Events
Rainbow Valley Resource Network
Your help is needed to keep support flowing to the families we serve.
Come join us!
Getting together with other like-minded individuals and families sharing experiences and inspiration is truly a blessing. Throughout the year, RVRN offers a variety of events that provide opportunities to make tangible connections and grow a support network focused on loved ones with special needs.
To get a glimpse of RVRN in action, you are encouraged to visit and subscribe to RVRN’s YouTube Channel. You’ll see members of the RVRN community at events, and hear from participants, volunteers, and stakeholders.
ChristmasGathering
Program Date: December 12, 2021
Time: 2:00 — 6:00pm Central
We’re delighted to share the return of our Online Christmas Gathering—in partnership with Camp Bow-Isle this year!
As a gift to your loved one and family, this program is being offered at no cost and includes:
- Bible study including the Nativity
- Christmas-themed activities
- Christmas carols and hymn sing
- A small Christmas gift
For more information and to register, click here.
We ho-ho-hope you’ll join us from the comfort and warmth of your home this year for a jolly good time!
Questions? Please contact our Program Director by email or call 719-966-7876.
Family Camps
Camp can be for everyone — including families!
Most agree an outdoor camp experience is very special — new friends, new adventures, new challenges and tons of fun. For the people we support, it’s much more than that. It’s an opportunity to step beyond society’s limiting labels and experience challenging outdoor activities in a loving and supportive environment.
Many camps offer programs during the summer months and holidays, including Memorial Day weekend and Christmas.
As one of our special friends proclaimed after completing a high ropes challenge over 40 feet in the air …
“God was shining a light on me to show me where to step next.”
Rainbow Valley Resource Network (RVRN) provides financial assistance to these dear friends who have chosen Christian Science as a way of life. Your donations help cover tuition and travel for those with special needs, so they can join their families for an unforgettable experience at a camp of their choosing.
- Financial support is available for those friends who need it. Simply complete the online Financial Assistance Application
- If you are interested in volunteering as a Chaperone, please visit our Chaperone Page to learn more.
Questions? Or for more information, please contact our Program Director at: 314-309-7029 or admin@rvrnetwork.org.
Loved One Gatherings
Staying connected throughout the year!
In response to loved ones’ requests to connect more frequently, RVRN offers Loved One Gatherings!
We host monthly online gatherings with help from staff at Christian Science camps. These adaptive and inclusive events offer fun, inspiration, socializing, life enrichment, and bonding with fellow Christian Scientists.
Program Dates/Times:
Thank you for your interest in this program! Dates for our next session will be posted in the new year.
Eligible Participants: Loved ones with developmental/special needs who have chosen Christian Science as a way of life.
Cost: To be announced
For more information, visit the Events page. As with all RVRN programs, financial assistance is available to cover up to the full cost of tuition.
We look forward to seeing your loved one!
Enjoy viewing photos from the spring program!
>> 2021 Loved One Gatherings photos
Questions? Contact our Program Director by email or call 719-966-7876.
CedarS Camps
Youth Specialty Program
This program in partnership with CedarS Camps, offers a unique experience for children with special needs and abilities. We ask that a parent or caregiver is available to support their camper as needed.
2022 Program Dates: To be announced…stay tuned!
Eligible Youth Participants: School-aged children up to early-20s
For more information, visit the Events page.
As with all RVRN programs, financial assistance is available to cover up to the full cost of tuition. We look forward to seeing you!
Enjoy viewing photos from the 2021 Program
>> 2021 YSP Program photos
Questions? Contact our Program Director by email or call 719-966-7876.
100 Elk
A family enrichment program designed just for you!
For the past six years, RVRN has partnered with the A/U Ranches’ 100 Elk Outdoor Center to provide an adapted family camp experience in Buena Vista, Colorado.
Fresh air, a mountainous embrace, and your tribe of Christian Scientists caring for loved ones with differing needs awaits you and your family. We hope you will join us!
2022 Program Dates:
To be announced…stay tuned!
100 Elk’s Mission:
Reveal the possibilities within.
Here is an overview of what we are planning for your loved one and you:
- Six days of fun with adapted, experiential, and uplifting activities by caring and skilled 100 Elk staff
- Meaningful Bible study with fellow Christian Scientists
- Inspiring parent and caregiver gatherings in a comfortable, calm space with respite care offered
- Respite care is also available for parents and caregivers for blocks of time
- On-site Christian Science practitioner available for our care needs
For additional details visit the 100 Elk Events page.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Enjoy viewing photos and videos from previous sessions:
>> 2020 Program photos
>> 2018 Highlight video
>> 2017 Participant video
Questions? Contact our Program Director by email or call 719-966-7876.
