Grant Funded Academic Field Trips At ACE Adventure Resort
All West Virginia Public Middle Schools and High Schools Are Eligible!
Enhance your class visit to the New River Gorge National Park with Adventure!
WV Public Schools Are Eligible For Field Trip Grants Of Up To $3,000!
The West Virginia Department of Tourism is offering grant funded field trips introducing Middle and High School students to the career opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry. Through an exciting collaboration with West Virginia Tourism, ACE Adventure Resort has created a range of qualifying field trips that introduce students to our state’s amazing adventure based tourism industry and the widely varied career paths it creates.
ACE Adventure Resort is a family owned and operated tourism and adventure based company located in West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. As an employer of hundreds of full time, part time and seasonal workers each year we have experienced first hand the rapid growth, of our industry and the resulting career opportunities for students in West Virginia. Our team is ready to share that knowledge with your students!
I’m A WV Public School Educator, How Can Take Advantage Of This Opportunity?
Visit the Department Of West Virginia Tourism’s landing page to apply for a field trip grant or call one of ACE’s Group Travel Planners to learn more about ACE’s Tourism and Culinary Field Trip options for your students.
Call ACE at 800-787-3982 to learn more.
For best consideration, submit this form by January 30, 2025.
Our Format For Tourism Field Trips
We Combine Classroom Time With Outdoor Adventure To Share Industry Knowledge.
ACE’s tourism field trips are customized to your group’s interests in the tourism industry and the outdoors. Each course begins with a casual presentation by one of ACE’s seasoned tourism industry leaders sharing their professional experience as it relates to the areas of interest your students have. The goal is to establish a conversational question and answer session that will inspire and excite your students at the career opportunities available to them in their home state.
Following the session, students will enjoy a pizza lunch provided by our dining team. After lunch, the excitement kicks off as each class heads to their pre-selected outdoor adventure, chosen in advance to suit their group’s interests and experience level.
Choose from these exciting guided adventures!
Aerial Adventure Park
Students 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.
New River Gorge Guided Hike
Hikers will enjoy unparalleled views of the New River Gorge, remains of an early 20th century coal mining operation, glimpses of waterfalls, local flora, and fauna, and even some history and local knowledge along the way.
Gorgeside Zipline Tour
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.
ACE Adventure Waterpark
5 ACRES OF UNSCRIPTED FUN… ON A SPRING FED LAKE! Waterslides. Ziplines. Climb giant inflatable mountains and jump into the lake. Splash down from the tower on our lake zip lines or launch your friends into the water on the infamous BLOB.
Lower New River Gorge Rafting – Express Trip
Our Most Popular Rafting Trip! In its Lower section, the New River begins to narrow and simultaneously drops 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.
Upper New River Rafting – Express Trip
This rafting 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.