20s/30s young adults are invited to join DB and other young adults around the country for a virtual book club. For the month of January and February, we are reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, so read it over and come prepared to chat but the book. We hope that you will be able to join us! We will be choosing the next book after this event concludes, so stay tuned!
5:30pm PT, 6:30pm MT, 7:30pm CT, 8:30pm ET
For access to the zoom link to join, please email [email protected]
Weekend’s metaphysical theme – “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise:” Psalms 100:4
Postponed until 2022
Come join DiscoveryBound Outreach for a cozy weekend at the A/U Ranches! This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and have fun while enjoying the company of other Christian Scientists and friends of all ages. Take part in sledding, snowshoeing, games, cards, crafts in the lodge, and much more. Or just bring a good book, sit by the fire, and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate. Feel free to do as few or as many activities as you want…but come be a part of the fun!
WHEN: Friday, March 5 – Sunday, March 7, 2021
WHERE: A/U Ranches, Buena Vista, CO
WHO: All-Ages: This exciting weekend is for all ages. All youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, since child care is not provided. Families will be housed and eat together conforming to current protocols for groups coming together in Colorado.
WHAT: Great weekend in the Colorado Mountains with beautiful scenery, amazing food and great fellowship with others participants.
COST: $99 per person (included in the cost are all meals beginning with Friday dinner through Sunday lunch, lodging, and most activities.)
FINANCIAL AID: If needed, up to $49 in financial aid is available for everyone. To apply for financial aid click on the link above.
TRAVEL: Please plan to arrive at the A/U Ranches between 5-7pm on Friday, March 5. The departure time will be on Sunday, March 7 at 1pm. DiscoveryBound will not be providing transportation to or from the Ranches.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If for some reason you need to cancel, you may do so up until Friday, February 12, 2021 with a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after February 12.
Special note: If DiscoveryBound cancels a program/event, you will receive a full refund of the registration fee. (If a participant decides to cancel a registration then the cancellation policy for that specific DiscoveryBound event / program applies.)
Weekend Schedule (Tentative)
| Friday, March 5 |
| 5 -7 pm Arrival – pizza for dinner |
| 7:30 Welcome to the weekend in Valerie Lodge |
| Lodge time – Schedule Overview & Get-to-Know You Games |
| Saturday, March 6 |
| 7:30 am Lesson Study in Valerie Lodge (optional) |
| 8:30 Breakfast in Valerie Lodge |
| 10:00 Morning Activities – Outdoor (weather permitting) or Valerie Lodge |
| 12:00 pm Lunch in Valerie /Free time |
| 1:15-5:00 Afternoon Activities – Outdoor (weather permitting) or Valerie Lodge |
| 2:00-5:00 Princeton Hot Springs (sign-up + additional charge – tentative) |
| 6:00 Dinner in Valerie Lodge |
| 7:00 Hymn Sing/ Ice Cream Social |
| 8:00 Lodge Time – games |
| Sunday, March 7 |
| 8:30 am Breakfast in Valerie Lodge |
| 10-11 Church / Sunday School – currently on Zoom |
| 11:15 Pack |
| 12:00 Lunch & Weekend Evaluations in Valerie Lodge |
| 1:00 Goodbyes & Departure |
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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. See you in March 2022! |
This event is generously underwritten by the Asher Student Foundation and other partners.
20s/30s young adults are invited to join DB, a practitioner, and other Christian Science young adults around the country for a virtual game night! These Hangouts are held twice a month on zoom. We start with metaphysical sharing and inspiration, facilitated by a different practitioner supporting each call. Then we play games! The host always has a game prepared and ready to play, but participants are encouraged to bring/teach/run their own favorite games the group can play virtually as well. We hope you can join us!
For access to the zoom link to join, please email [email protected]
DiscoveryBound is hosting an All Camps & DB Show via ZOOM!
Saturday, March 13th at 4pm PT, 5pm MT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET
For ALL AGES!
Grab a box of popcorn, pizza and/or drink and enjoy taking a look at the All Camps & DiscoveryBound video.
Fun Game Night for all ADULTS!
join DiscoveryBound via Zoom – Come join the fun for some Virtual Games that we can play together on Zoom. Meet new friends from all over the WORLD!
Tuesday, March 16
Come one come all – all adults are welcome
8:00 pm ET, 7:00 CT, 6:00 MT, 5:00 PT
RSVP by Monday, March 15 to [email protected] or [email protected]
We will send the Zoom link once you RSVP.
DB and Society Fit are teaming up to bring you a fun Fitness Class! We will begin the event with a welcome/introductions and then Sierra Sprague, Society Fit’s Media Manager, will bring a quick inspirational thought to share with everyone before jumping into the workout. From there we will pass it over to Society Fit’s instructors Savanna Sprague and Devon Baggs. Savanna will lead us in a workout and Devon will end the class with some yoga. If you want to get a sneak peak of what to expect go look them up on Instagram (@societyfitoc). We hope you can come join!
3pm PT, 4pm MT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET
Please contact Shelby Barner at [email protected] if you are interested in attending!
Are you ready for another TEEN FUN Virtual Game Night? Teens Dylan Ouderkirk & Merit Brustman will be running a fun and creative game night. Instead of sitting at home alone, come join other teens and play games over zoom! Make sure to spread the word, it’s a lot more fun with more people! Hope to see you there!
Feel free to share this information with your friends!
Friday, March 26 (8:30pm EST, 7:30 CST, 6:30 MST, 5:30 PST)
Grades 8-12
RSVP by Thursday, March 25 to [email protected] or l[email protected]
Once you RSVP, we will send you a zoom link to join the call.
Join us for a fun, creative and inspiring hour of watercolor painting with Kelly Foxton.
ALL- AGES JETTY PARK EVENT
Come join Florida DB groups for a day of fun, sun, and inspiration! This year it will be a one-day event where you can enjoy a morning of kayaking with the manatees and dolphins with A Day Away Kayak Tours in Titusville followed by hanging out at Jetty Park Beach, lunch, games and an inspirational speaker.
Metaphysical Theme: “Love enriches the nature, enlarging, purifying, and elevating it. (Science and Health 57: 23-24)
Currently tent camping/pavilions are closed for March but we will keep you updated on this calendar for April. Our desire is to have this weekend similar to previous years so stay tuned to see if camping is available!
WHO: Christian Scientists of all ages and their friends of all faiths.
(All youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
WHEN: Saturday, April 10 | All-Day
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
A Day Away Kayak Tours in Titusville, FL
9:00 a.m. Meet at Haulover Canal (directions to launch site will be sent)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Jetty Park, 400 Jetty Park Rd. Cape Canaveral, FL
COST:
$5 per person – inspirational talk/pavilion rental (bring your own lunch)
$30 per person – guided kayak tour includes tip (5 & older) optional activity
REGISTRATION: COMING SOON!
QUESTIONS: For more details contact Lori Selby at [email protected] or 781-956-9035
Event will be run in accordance with the current local and state regulations at that time.
Finish your Compass year strong by visiting the A/U Ranches with your friends. This is the third and final retreat for the 2020-2021 Compass group, and it will be filled with team building activities, outdoor adventures, and meaningful discussions.
db 20s/30s spring retreat at crystal lake camps
Join us at Crystal Lake Camps, the Christian Science camp located in Hughesville, Pennsylvania, for a weekend of fun camp activities!
We’ll enjoy waterfront activities such as canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, and maybe even swimming for those brave enough to dive in; we will venture up the High Ropes Course and Climbing Wall; play a round or two of 8 Sticks (a CLC classic, kind of like capture the flag); and explore some of the 25 miles of trails.
During this weekend, we’ll have time to relax, get to know one-another, enjoy the peaceful and quiet atmosphere of Crystal Lake, and engage in metaphysical discussion.
Come join us outdoors for a day at the U.S. National Whitewater Center located in Charlotte, NC. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore a wide variety of friendly outdoor activities with 1,300 acres of protected land offering 50 miles of trail and access to the Catawba River and Long Creek. The day will include an activity pass for whitewater rafting, zip lining, ropes course, hiking, kayaking, SUP, and rock climbing. Enjoy a catered BBQ dinner at a local (nearby) pavilion and an inspirational speaker. Join us for any part of the day. Meet new friends!
Who:
All-Ages – CS families, 20s/30s, adults, and your friends of all faiths
(all youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
When:
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Location:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway | Charlotte, NC 28214
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
BBQ Catered Dinner at nearby pavilion
Cost: TBD – stay tuned
Financial Assistance will be available
Event will be run in accordance with the current local and state regulations at that time.
This event is subsidized by the Asher Student Foundation
DB 20s/30s Iceland Adventure – September 11-17, 2021
Join a DB trip leader and a CS Practitioner as part of an 18 person group of 20s/30s that explores the southern region of Iceland in a supportive and healing Christian Science Atmosphere.
For: Christian Scientists in their 20s/30s and their friends who are willing to dive into deep Christian Science discussions, support each other and the group by being patient, flexible and willing to help prepare and clean up group meals. Group travel always takes more time than solo or small group travel, but it can be a lot of fun with an inclusive easy-going group.
Cost: Registration is $1,525 USD with a $250 non-refundable deposit paid with a debit/credit card to secure your spot. Your spot will not be confirmed until Shelby Barner has been in touch with you. Full payment is due June 10, 2021. Cost includes all meals (vegetarian or fish/meat) from lunch on Saturday September 11 to lunch on Friday September 17, accommodation, and activities outlined in the Tentative Itinerary below. It does not include flights. A payment plan (6 x monthly payments) is available starting January 10, 2021, and ending June 10, 2021.
Additional Costs: We recommend that you purchase personal travel insurance for this trip. If you have special dietary requirements beyond being a vegetarian, you’ll need to bring what you need with you. We’ll also be going to a discount supermarket mid-week for you to buy additional items, if needed. The food provided will be simple, as food is expensive in Iceland. If you have specific food/snack choices, feel free to pack foods you like. Also, activities on Friday, our free day, are not included.
20s/30s Subsidy: Thanks to our generous donors, $3000 of the costs of this trip have been subsidized, which benefits every participant.
Financial Aid: Financial Aid is also available up to $400 toward registration and up to $250 toward travel on a need basis. If the amount awarded does not meet participant needs, they have 48hrs to cancel their registration for their $250 deposit to be returned. Register before completing the Financial Aid Form.
Financial Aid Form Payment, Cancellation, and Financial Aid Policy
Tentative Itinerary:
Saturday September 11: Fly into Keflavik International Airport before 11:00am. Drive to Grindavik for lunch. Drive to The Blue Lagoon for an afternoon of relaxing in the geothermal pools. Drive to B14 Hostel, Faxafen 11, Reykjavík, Iceland (We have the place to ourselves – twin beds in gendered rooms). Prepare and eat dinner there. Get to know you games.
Sunday September 12: Prepare breakfast and a pack a lunch. Golden Circle Tour (in our vans) including: Thingvellir National Park, Snorkel Silfra Fissure, Geysir Geothermal Field, Gullfoss Waterfall, Friðheimar Tomato and Horse Farm, and Kerid Crater. Prepare and eat dinner back at B14 Hostel. Informal church service (volunteer readers).
Monday September 13: Prepare breakfast and pack a lunch. Pack up and drive ~5hrs to Jökulsárlón, a glacial lake with floating icebergs, seals and skuas, for a self-guided hike and/or solo time. We’ll have a lunch stop at Reynisfjara, the famous black-sand beach with basalt columns and trolls. Service activity: trash collection. We’ll finish the day with a short hike to Svartifoss – a basalt column waterfall – before heading to Hotel Skaftafell (twin beds in triple/double rooms). We’ll eat dinner in the Hotel Restaurant. Try for Northern Lights (dependent on conditions).
Tuesday September 14: Breakfast at the Hotel Restaurant. Pack a lunch. Check out of Hotel Skaftafell. Drive to Dyrholaey Arch, Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss. Stop by Kronan Supermarket in Selfoss. Arrive at Gaulverjaskoli – The Old School House (twin beds in gendered rooms). Prepare and eat dinner at The Old School House. Metaphysical Discussion. Try for Northern Lights (dependent on conditions).
Wednesday September 15: Prepare breakfast and pack a lunch. Drive then hike to Reykjadalur Hot Springs 2.4 Miles Round Trip – 682.4 ft gain – Out-and-Back Trail. Option 1: Afternoon Icelandic Horse Ride 2hrs ($105 not included – must book in advance). Option 2: Afternoon hike: Weather conditions will factor into the decision to either hike Krysuvik Georthermal Area Loop – 4.8miles moderate trail with lake and views in Reykjanesfolkvangur Reserve or hike Mount Esja – 5.2 mile steep, difficult, heavily trafficked loop trail. Option 3: Relax at The Old School House or explore the surrounding area on foot. Prepare and eat dinner at The Old School House. Informal Testimony Meeting (volunteer reader). Try for Northern Lights (dependent on conditions).
Thursday September 16: Prepare breakfast and pack a lunch. Free day (cost of activities is not included).Option 1: Explore Reykjavík: Drop off and pick up at The National Museum of Iceland, Suðurgata 41. (~$16/2000 ISK admission fee also allows access to Culture House, Hverfisgata 15). This is the time to try pickled shark if you like at Café Loki (not included) or journey Inside The Volcano (not included). Option 2: Relax at The Old School House or explore the surrounding area on foot. Prepare and eat dinner at The Old School House. Try for Northern Lights (dependent on conditions). Metaphysical Discussion
Friday September 17: Prepare breakfast and pack a lunch. Wrap-up: Gratitude and highlights, evaluations. Check-out of The Old School House. Fly out of Keflavik International Airport after 3pm.
Weather: September high/low averages are 51°F/42°F or 11°C/6°C with 13/ days of rain. Iceland in September: Weather, Things to do & what to expect
What to Bring on our 7-day adventure:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival on September 11, 2021
- One bag and one day backpack, as space in the two vans is limited
- Your favorite snacks (food is expensive in Iceland)
- Food substitutes if you have special dietary requirements (we’ll also be stopping by a Supermarket mid-week).
- Torch/Flashlight
- Camera
- Bible lesson
- Journal
- Favorite Game (optional)
- Toiletries
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and chapstick
- Thermos (optional)
- Travel towel for after bathing in hot springs etc.
- Second travel towel for showering (needed for first two nights)
- Swimsuit
- Underwear
- Socks
- Warm non-cotton layers
- Warm Thermals (for underneath your dry suit for snorkeling the Silfra Fissure and daily use)
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Waterproof shoes for hiking
- Wool socks
- Scarf, warm hat, gloves
- Water bottles (2 Quarts/Liters)
Contact: Shelby Barner, DB Young Adult Manager
[email protected]
Phone: 888.416.7348 x 139
this Trip is Now Full.
DB 20s/30s Iceland Adventure – September 19-25, 2021
Join a DB trip leader and a CS Practitioner as part of an 18 person group of 20s/30s that explores the southern region of Iceland in a supportive and healing Christian Science Atmosphere.
For: Christian Scientists in their 20s/30s and their friends who are willing to dive into deep Christian Science discussions, support each other and the group by being patient, flexible and willing to help prepare and clean up group meals. Group travel always takes more time than solo or small group travel, but it can be a lot of fun with an inclusive easy-going group.
Cost: Registration is $1,525 USD with a $250 non-refundable deposit paid with a debit/credit card to secure your spot. Your spot will not be confirmed until Shelby Barner has been in touch with you. Full payment is due June 10, 2021. Cost includes all meals (vegetarian or fish/meat) from lunch on Sunday September 19 to lunch on Saturday September 25, accommodation, and activities outlined in the Tentative Itinerary below. It does not include flights. A payment plan (6 x monthly payments) is available starting January 10, 2021, and ending June 10, 2021.
Additional Costs: We recommend that you purchase personal travel insurance for this trip. If you have special dietary requirements beyond being a vegetarian, you’ll need to bring what you need with you. We’ll also be going to a discount supermarket mid-week for you to buy additional items, if needed. The food provided will be simple, as food is expensive in Iceland. If you have specific food/snack choices, feel free to pack foods you like. Also, activities on Friday, our free day, are not included.
20s/30s Subsidy: Thanks to our generous donors, $3000 of the costs of this trip have been subsidized, which benefits every participant.
Financial Aid: Financial Aid is also available up to $400 toward registration and up to $250 toward travel on a need basis. If the amount awarded does not meet participant needs, they have 48hrs to cancel their registration for their $250 deposit to be returned. Register before completing the Financial Aid Form.
Financial Aid Form Payment, Cancellation, and Financial Aid Policy
Tentative Itinerary:
Sunday September 19: Fly into Keflavik International Airport before 11:00am. Drive to Grindavik for lunch. Drive to The Blue Lagoon for an afternoon of relaxing in the geothermal pools. Drive to B14 Hostel, Faxafen 11, Reykjavík, Iceland (We have the place to ourselves – twin beds in gendered rooms). Prepare and eat dinner there. Get to know you games.
Monday September 20: Prepare breakfast and a pack a lunch. Golden Circle Tour (in our vans) including: Thingvellir National Park, Snorkel Silfra Fissure, Geysir Geothermal Field, Gullfoss Waterfall, Friðheimar Tomato and Horse Farm, and Kerid Crater. Prepare and eat dinner back at B14 Hostel. Metaphysical Discussion.
Tuesday September 21: Prepare breakfast and pack a lunch. Pack up and drive ~5hrs to Jökulsárlón, a glacial lake with floating icebergs, seals and skuas, for a self-guided hike and/or solo time. We’ll have a lunch stop at Reynisfjara, the famous black-sand beach with basalt columns and trolls. Service activity: trash collection. We’ll finish the day with a short hike to Svartifoss – a basalt column waterfall – before heading to Hotel Skaftafell (twin beds in triple rooms). We’ll eat dinner in the Hotel Restaurant. Try for Northern Lights (dependent on conditions).
Wednesday September 22: Breakfast at the Hotel Restaurant. Pack a lunch. Check out of Hotel Skaftafell. Drive to Dyrholaey Arch, Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss. Stop by Kronan Supermarket in Selfoss. Arrive at Gaulverjaskoli – The Old School House (twin beds in gendered rooms). Prepare and eat dinner at The Old School House. Informal Testimony Meeting (volunteer reader). Try for Northern Lights (dependent on conditions).
Thursday September 23: Prepare breakfast and pack a lunch. Drive then hike to Reykjadalur Hot Springs 2.4 Miles Round Trip – 682.4 ft gain – Out-and-Back Trail. Option 1: Afternoon Icelandic Horse Ride 2hrs ($105 not included – must book in advance). Option 2: Afternoon hike: Weather conditions will factor into the decision to either hike Krysuvik Georthermal Area Loop – 4.8miles moderate trail with lake and views in Reykjanesfolkvangur Reserve or hike Mount Esja – 5.2 mile steep, difficult, heavily trafficked loop trail. Option 3: Relax at The Old School House or explore the surrounding area on foot. Prepare and eat dinner at The Old School House. Try for Northern Lights (dependent on conditions).
Friday September 24: Prepare breakfast and pack a lunch. Free day (cost of activities is not included).Option 1: Explore Reykjavík: Drop off and pick up at The National Museum of Iceland, Suðurgata 41. (~$16/2000 ISK admission fee also allows access to Culture House, Hverfisgata 15). This is the time to try pickled shark if you like at Café Loki (not included) or journey Inside The Volcano (not included). Option 2: Relax at The Old School House or explore the surrounding area on foot. Prepare and eat dinner at The Old School House. Try for Northern Lights (dependent on conditions). Metaphysical Discussion
Saturday September 25: Prepare breakfast and pack a lunch. Wrap-up: Gratitude and highlights, evaluations. Check-out of The Old School House. Fly out of Keflavik International Airport after 3pm.
Weather: September high/low averages are 51°F/42°F or 11°C/6°C with 13/ days of rain. Iceland in September: Weather, Things to do & what to expect
What to Bring on our 7-day adventure:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival on September 19, 2021
- One bag and one day backpack, as space in the two vans is limited
- Your favorite snacks (food is expensive in Iceland)
- Food substitutes if you have special dietary requirements (we’ll also be stopping by a Supermarket mid-week).
- Torch/Flashlight
- Camera
- Bible lesson
- Journal
- Favorite Game (optional)
- Toiletries
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and chapstick
- Thermos (optional)
- Travel towel for after bathing in hot springs etc.
- Second travel towel for showering (needed for first two nights)
- Swimsuit
- Underwear
- Socks
- Warm non-cotton layers
- Warm Thermals (for underneath your dry suit for snorkeling the Silfra Fissure and daily use)
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Waterproof shoes for hiking
- Wool socks
- Scarf, warm hat, gloves
- Water bottles (2 Quarts/Liters)
Contact: Shelby Barner, DB Young Adult Manager
[email protected]
Phone: 888.416.7348 x 139