Girlfest 2025
June 22nd - 27th, 2025
Location: ACE Adventure Resort - Oak Hill, WV
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
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Girlfest Is Back In 2025 At ACE!
Registration with GS Black Diamond Council began October 28, 2025. You’ll find detailed information about the event here.
Begin by contacting the GS Black Diamond Council to register and await a phone call from ACE to book your 2025 Girl Fest package.
The ACE Girlfest Package
The ACE Girl Fest Package includes:
· 5 nights of primitive camping
· Meals during the event
· 4 All Day water park passes
· 3 Half Day guided activities (activity descriptions below)
How To Book…
Begin by contacting the GS Black Diamond Council to register and await a phone call from ACE to book your 2025 Girl Fest package.
Girlfest Adventures At ACE
Ziplining
ACE’s zip lining course is 1.5 miles long and includes: 9 zips, 2 short hikes, and 2 sky bridges. You will be able to view the New River Gorge for over half the trip. The system used is hands free so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.
Heritage Hike
Our Heritage Hike offers a wide range of experiences for our guests. Hikers will enjoy unparalleled views of the New River Gorge, glimpses of waterfalls, local flora, and fauna, and even some history and local knowledge along the way. With ACE’s Heritage Hike you’ll experience a bit of what it’s like to live in Appalachia.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
We have the newest SUP boards to play around on our own private water facility. We spend the day on the outskirts of ACE property exploring the area around Truman Lake. This area is away from people and traffic providing the perfect place to play and learn about the local ecosystem and wildlife. Keep an eye out for the local otters.
Flatwater Kayaking
ACE touring kayaks provide a great way to explore Truman Lake. This area is away from people and traffic providing the perfect place to play and learn about the local ecosystem and wildlife. Keep an eye out for the local otters.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking has become a staple adventure activity in West Virginia, and there’s no place better to take to the trails than the New River Gorge. With miles of mountain biking trails at ACE Adventure Resort, you can explore without leaving ACE property.
Guided trips are 2 – 3 hours; trails used on the trip are based on the group’s skills.
Rock Climbing
Whether you are brand new to climbing, or you’re an experienced gym climber looking to take your skill set to the next level This trip is perfect for beginners who have climbed indoors or a bit outside. Our Upper New River Gorge rock climbing trip will expand your climbing knowledge and provide a chance to learn more about climbing technique, rope work, and the climbing styles of the New River Gorge area.
Rappelling
Taste the thrill of rappelling. A rappelling trip is the best introduction to the experience of stepping backward off a 50 – 70 foot cliff and gracefully sliding down a rope to the base of a cliff line.
Team Building Challenge
L (learn)
E (empower)
A (adventure)
D (develop)
E (explore)
R (reflect)
S (strengthen)
ACE’s new experiential team building program, L.E.A.D.E.R.S, offers fun, challenging, cooperative games and initiatives for your troop and leaders to discover who are your leaders, encouragers and resource people. Through our specifically tailored activities your group or team will practice:
· Cooperation and Communication skills
· Trust and Support building
· Challenge and Problem solving
· Reflection on the day’s accomplishments and experiences.
Mud Obstacle Course
It’s time to cut loose, get muddy and challenge yourself. Whether you walk, sprint, skip, jog, crawl, or dance through trails, over walls, through tubes, and mud pits, you are guaranteed to smile through it all. Take a few laps through our mud obstacle course and learn what it takes to compete as a team and against a team. This activity will focus on the badge requirements for good sportsmanship, giving participants the opportunity to win and lose together. Leave with the Good Sportsmanship badge requirements met and the ability to win with modesty and lose with grace.
Woodworking (GS Badge)
Learn what it takes to make small projects on your own from start to finish. During this activity participants will learn how to use tools safely and appropriately and construct a birdhouse on their own.
Archery (GS Badge)
Learn the safety and fun of participating in archery. Participants will learn how to aim, draw and shoot their bows. Participants will be able to utilize different targets between the common bullseye and 3D archery targets to perfect their aim, all while
focusing on safety in a target activity.
Aerial Park
You will enjoy four different challenge options ranging from our beginner friendly “Green” level to the infamous “Red” level. Climb our spiral staircase 25 feet up to start your adventure and take it higher and boldly step out onto our 35 foot vista level. With dozens of elements, two “quick-flight” auto-belay systems, and countless combinations on this choose-your-own-adventure course, guests will enjoy hours of fun while also overcoming their fears. Visit the Aerial Adventure Park at ACE and take that “One Big Step” to fun and “Stick the Landing”.
Whitewater Rafting At Girlfest
Half Day Upper New River Rafting
This river trip takes place on a calm stretch of river, where fun and splashy rapids abound. When it’s time for that first river trip, or when you’re just looking for a mellow day on the river, our Upper New River rafting excursion is a perfect fit. It’s got a little bit of whitewater, some classic experiences like Jump Rock, and a whole lot of fun on the river.
Half Day Lower New River Rafting
Our Most Popular Rafting Trip! In its Lower section, the New River begins to narrow and simultaneously drop in elevation where the big water rapids form. This section known as “The Gorge” winds its way through a deep and spectacular sandstone canyon ending under the awe-inspiring New River Gorge Bridge.
Girlfest FAQs
How Do I Register For Girlfest?
Step 1: You will register for Girl Fest by contacting the GS of Black Diamond Council on their website here. A $25 non-refundable deposit per person towards the $125 total is required to be paid to Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council to hold your spot. This first part of the registration you are completing on the Black Diamond Council website when registration opens on October 28, 2024. You will find important information on that page so be sure and read through all of the information.
Step 2: Once you’ve registered and made your deposit to the GS of Black Diamond Council ACE Adventure will reach out to your Troop Leader to assist with a reservation for lodging, meals, waterpark passes, and guided activities. Please have your trip selections ready, with an alternate trip chosen should one of your trips be sold out! A minimum of $75/person non-refundable deposit towards the $528 fee (more if you upgrade accommodations, etc.) is required by ACE Adventure Resort when they reach out to the troop/group leader to book your guided trips/activities, etc. Do not upgrade your lodging with ACE Adventure Resort until your spot for GirlFest 2025 has been confirmed- those deposits are nonrefundable! Do not call ACE Adventure to book your trips- their representatives will call you to book in the order you have registered!
How Much Does Girlfest Cost?
$125.00 – payment to GS Black Diamond Council (This cost includes Girl Scout program activities and evening functions, as well as miscellaneous event logistical support (e.g. First Aid and shuttles, etc.)
$528.00 – charge to ACE Adventure Resort (primitive camping, meals, waterpark passes, and 3 guided activities.)
What are the minimum age and weight requirements for activities?
You should visit the Girl Fest website for requirements and guidelines for the event. The most important age and weight requirements for ACE’s guided activities is:
Zip Line – minimum weight is 70lbs and maximum weight is 250lbs (everyone is weighed at trip check-in using the scale at the check-in area)
Lower New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting – minimum age is 12 years.
How do I report any special dietary needs for my group?
You should report any special dietary needs to the GSBDC. They will provide ACE with that information.
How do I make my payments to ACE?
Your initial deposit payment will be $75/person ($25/guided activity) The balance will be due April 30th. You are welcome to pay online using the guest dashboard or give Agnes (304-469-0130) or Lesley (304-469-0102) a call and we would be happy to assist you over the phone with your payments. Once you have a card on file you can email ([email protected]) and give permission to charge that card on file. That email address is monitored throughout the day. You are welcome to make multiple payments throughout the Winter as long as the balance is paid in full by April 30, 2025
Where will we be eating meals at Girl Fest?
Breakfast and dinner will be served at the Event Area/Girl Fest base camp. Your lunch will be served at the Kingfisher pavilion, just above the waterpark from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. You can choose to eat your meal there or it can be a “to-go” lunch.
How will we know what time our guided activities will begin?
How will we travel around the resort?
The GS BDC has scheduled shuttle buses to bring you up and down the mountain from 7 AM to 7 PM each day. If you are upgrading your lodging and not camping at the event area you will need to drive to the event area and park your car at the designated location. After breakfast, you can use the shuttle buses to travel up and down the mountain to activities, lunch, and the waterpark. There are evening activities at the event area, so you will want your vehicle to drive back down to your upgraded lodging location.
What if I have additional questions about Girl Fest?
Feel free to call Agnes (304-469-0130) or Lesley (304-469-0102) or email ([email protected]) with questions about ACE Adventure Resort. Any questions related to Girl Scout requirements can be asked via the 2025 Girl Fest Facebook page.
Can’t Make It To GIRL Fest? Plan An Adventure At ACE Anytime!
Conveniently located in, and adjacent to the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia ACE is the perfect jumping of point for National Park Adventures with your Girl Scouts! ACE’s professional staff and talented group sales team will take the stress out of planning and enjoying your adventure. We offer guided and self guided outdoor activities, group dining options, lodging and even a waterpark! Learn more here…
