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.
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 and youth organizations. These adaptive and inclusive events offer fun, inspiration, socializing, life enrichment, and bonding with fellow Christian Scientists.
2022: Program Dates:
Session 1: Feb 17 | Mar 17 | Apr 21 | May 19
Session 2: To be announced
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.
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.
Youth Specialty Camp
Camp can be for everyone
RVRN in partnership with CedarS Camps, offers a unique experience for school-aged children with special needs. This year we are providing both in-person and online options!
2022 Program Dates: Sunday, June 12 – June 18 (1 week; Session 1.1)
Eligible Participants: Elementary – Young Adults
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.
Work ExperienceProgram
Meaningful participation in the workplace
This pilot work experience program is in partnership with the A/U Ranches, and we hope to expand it to other Christian Science organizations in the future.
Program Dates:
Training days TBD (prior to start of Session 1)
June 23 – July 7 (Session 1)
For more information, visit the Events page.
Questions? Please contact the RVRN Program Director by email or call 719-966-7876.
100 Elk
A family enrichment program designed just for you!
For the past seven 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 fellow Christian Scientists caring for loved ones with differing needs awaits you and your family. We hope you will join us!
2022 Program Dates:
Mon., October 17 – Sat., October 22
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:
>> 2021 Program photos
>> 2018 Highlight video
>> 2017 Participant video
Questions? Contact our Program Director by email or call 719-966-7876.
Family Camps
Unforgettable Experiences!
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 Christian Science (CS) camps offer programs during the summer months and holidays, including Memorial Day weekend and Christmas. Rainbow Valley Resource Network (RVRN) provides financial assistance to help cover tuition and travel for those with special needs, so they can join their families for an unforgettable experience at a CS camp of their choosing.
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.”
- 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.
Fall Presentation
Attend a free inspirational presentation!
You are invited to enjoy an online video presentation this fall – developed specifically for RVRN. Past presenters have included Michael Mooslin, CS and Dr. Barry Huff. When available, the presentation can be viewed at your convenience on RVRN’s YouTube Channel.
2022 Program: The presenter and topic will be announced later this year.
There is no cost to participate. The presentation will last about 30 minutes and is inspirational and informative. The video will be posted on the RVRN YouTube Channel and available for viewing between Nov. 1 – 10.
All we ask is that attendees register. You will then be provided a link to the video on Nov. 1, which can be watched at your convenience as many times as you like during the viewing dates.
Thank you for your interest in this program!
Registration will open this fall.
To learn more and register, visit our Events page.
>> Follow us and subscribe to RVRN’s YouTube Channel
>> Watch the presentation by Michael Mooslin, CS, Seeing the Fellow Saint of a Holy Household
ChristmasGathering
2022 Program Date: Dec. 11
Back by popular demand, we’re already looking forward to our next online Christmas Gathering! As a gift to loved ones and their families, this program is offered at no cost. Christmas elves join us from a Christian Science camp and joyfully facilitate the fun-filled activities.
Popular activities have included:
- Bible study including the Nativity
- Christmas-themed activities
- Christmas carols and hymn sing
- A small Christmas gift
For more information, click here.
We ho-ho-hope you’ll join us from the comfort and warmth of your home for a jolly good time!
Questions? Please contact our Program Director by email or call 719-966-7876.
