School Programs

College & University Programs

Colleges and universities strive to instill concepts and skills that are intended for use far beyond the classroom walls.  Applicable abilities such as awareness, critical thinking, leadership, stress management, problem solving, value clarification and goal achievement that are necessities in today’s world can often be developed when they are experienced in a real life adventure environment.
Imagine the skills and transference that can be achieved after a day on a wild river with teambuilding opportunities around every bend.  Conquering the team challenges on a high ropes course can increase self-esteem and community spirit.  Because our canyon classroom offers the greatest variety of adventures, ACE can design a fresh, effective program for your students with long lasting results.

Freshmen Orientation - Academic Rewards - Leadership/Fellowship - Return/Retentivity - Adventure Based Physical Education

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We invite you to learn more about ACE Adventure Resort and what we can help your group achieve.  Give us a call to discuss the possibilities.

Junior High, High School, & College Field Trip Curriculums

Outdoor adventures are a great way to provide a fun, healthy and life enriching experience that can transform a group of diverse individuals into a close nit group of friends for a lifetime.

Life Science Course

The New River Gorge National River is home to a vast array of flora and fauna.  From lush riparian ecosystems up to the craggy canyon rim, the Gorge is as diverse as it is complex.  Our Life Science curriculum and field trip explore the natural elements and the community of plants, birds, and animals that make this unique environment their home.
Field Trip Options: Whitewater Rafting or Discovery Hiking
Day 1 - Evening Class, Day 2 - Field Trip

Earth Science Course

This educational adventure explores the ancient geological record of the world’s second oldest river.  The story of the changing geological processes that formed the New River Gorge will be revealed in the evening class and field trip.
Field Trip Options: Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, or Discovery Hiking
Day 1 - Evening Class, Day 2 - Field Trip

Social Science Course

For generations, Native Americans used the New River as a transportation corridor.  Early explorers surveyed the rugged gorge hoping to connect cities of the East with a trade route to the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.  Coal barons came to extract the famous smokeless “black gold.”  And today, recreation has revitalized and reinvented the area.  Discover the rich historical and anthropological record of the New River Gorge, and take a lesson in man’s ability to adapt to a demanding environment.
Field Trip Options: Whitewater Rafting, Mountain Biking, or Discovery Hiking
Day 1 - Evening Class, Day 2 - Field Trip

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We invite you to learn more about ACE Adventure Resort and what we can help your group achieve.  Give us a call to discuss the possibilities.