About Arc-en-ciel

Arc-en-Ciel is a non-profit organization, financed by participants’ fees and donations.

The camp is organized by a group of Christian Scientists who have practiced Christian Science for many years. They represent a wide range of ages, occupations and are all volunteers.
The organizers aspire to offer young people a different sort of holiday camp, which in one way or another, will mean that participants return home with a precious “extra something” in their luggage.

The Arc-en-Ciel camp was founded in Geneva in 1968 by a group of Christian Scientists who wished to gather young people interested in Christian Science from all over the world.

To inspire trust in Divine Love’s presence and power and confidence in our unique God-given identity.

The camp’s ethics are based on the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, founder, and discoverer of Christian Science. For this reason, the individual or group study of the weekly bible lesson is included in the daily activities.

We provide a joyous and supportive community for young adults interested in Christian Science and its values of spiritual growth and universal, unconditional love. Based in the beautiful and serene Swiss Alps, the camp offers time for spiritual unfoldment through fun adventure, reflection, and discovery while fostering strong friendships with people from around the globe.

• Spiritual growth: We provide opportunities to overcome limitations while promoting time for stillness and contemplation, including the daily study of the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
• Respect: We promote an appreciation for nature and our unity with all of God’s creation.
• Expression: We foster creativity, fun, and healing through simple and wholesome activity.
• Inclusiveness: We value diversity and the rich exchange that develops from open-mindedness
• Participation: We recognize the contribution of every community member, emphasizing a culture of teamwork and accountability

Activities at Arc-en-Ciel are for every skill level. Qualities such as open-mindedness, mutual respect, love, inclusivity, self-expression, teamwork, and joy, to mention a few, are at the heart of every activity.

As a camp of young adults we encourage everybody to contribute with their talents and interests by offering group activities during camp.

We'll have Christian Science talks and dissusion groups, day hikes and a two day hike led by our certified mountain guide, camp fires, a talent show, sports, music, dancing, arts & crafts, reading, freetime to relax and hang out together and what ever activity you would like to share.

Arc-en-Ciel is open to all young people age 17 - 30, provided they are sincerely interested in discovering or studying Christian Science. The essential requirement is individual commitment.
If you are outside this age and wish to attend please email the committee.

Yes, as far as the individual is interested in Christian Science, and is ready to live according to its principles during the camp.

Although it is preferred that participants come to camp for the whole two-week duration for logistical reasons, we are willing to accommodate requests for stays of the first or second week.

Nobody should be prevented from participating due to financial reasons. Financial support from our Financial Assistance Fund which is used to grant reductions on camp fees and/or travel costs is available. Elligable candidates hand in a motivation letter demonstrating sufficient motivation and need. The organisation committee will examine any request confidentially case by case.

The camp is essentially financed by the participants’ fees and donations.

The camp organization is completely independent from The Mother Church and its branch churches.