Field Trips at
Summit Bechtel Reserve

At Summit Bechtel Reserve, our field trips are more than just a day outdoors. They are immersive experiences where students and groups can explore nature and challenge themselves. Whether it’s a single-day adventure or a multi-day journey, our programs blend fun, learning, and teamwork to help young people discover the great outdoors. With flexible options and supportive staff, we make it easy for teachers and leaders to plan a great trip!”

"Our mission at the Summit is to be a living classroom in which students can explore, build relationships, and expand their understanding of the great outdoors."

Adventure Experience Levels

Single-Day Packages

Group minimum of 15 required

Bronze Level

$25 / person

Grades 3+ · 2–4 hours

  • Rock climbing
  • Team building activities
A short, high-energy introduction to the Summit.

Silver Level

$50 / person

Grades 5+ · 5–6 hours

  • Rock climbing
  • Team building activities
  • Legacy zipline
A full day that adds our zipline to the basics.

Gold Level

$75 / person

Grades 5+ · 6–7 hours

  • Rock climbing
  • Team building activities
  • Legacy zipline
  • Guided nature hike
Our most complete single day experience. Zip line is upgraded to Eagle Flight Zip with multi-day package

Meals sold separately

Multi-Day Field Trips Options

Example Itinerary:
Below is a real-life example of a multi-day field trip we have offered. This sample itinerary showcases one of many ways to build an incredible trip! Trips can be customized for 2 to 5 days. Activities, pacing, and focus areas are designed around your group’s needs.
  • Afternoon arrival and campus check-in
  • Dinner
  • Trip orientation and overview
  • Evening social activity or games
  • Breakfast
  • Morning sightseeing and group photo
  • Rotating adventure programs
    • Challenge courses, canopy/aerial activities, archery, fishing, treehouse visit
  • Lunch
  • More activities
  • Dinner
  • Evening campfire with s’mores
  • Breakfast
  • Guided river adventure
  • Lunch
  • Zipline experience with souvenir branding
  • Dinner
  • Evening recreation (games and movie night)
  • Breakfast
  • Scenic off-site visit (Canyon Rim)
  • Retail stop and lunch
  • Afternoon climbing and team challenge programs
  • Dinner
  • Student dance or celebration (school-run)
  • Breakfast
  • Pack up and depart

Requirements for Multi-Day Trips

Grade level
5th grade and up

For overnight, multi-day trips. Single-day Bronze Level activities are open to grades 3 and up.

Chaperones
Responsible adults required

Chaperones spend the night on site and manage room assignments for their group.

Lodging policy
Adults lodge separately

Adults and youth must lodge in sperate rooms

Extended Options

These extended options can be added to any single-day or multi-day trip. Prices are per person and subject to change.

Multi-day options

Max 3 per day

Sustainability TreehouseFree
Archery, throwables, fishing, or laser shot$10
Skateboarding$15
High Ropes Challenge Course$20
Canopy Zip Lines (tree-to-tree)$35

Half Day options

Max 2 per day

 
Half-day boating on our lake$15
Canyon Rim visit$20
Coordinated New River trip$120
Gun sports on our shotgun and rifle ranges are available on request.

Meals & Lodging

Housing15% of regular rate (~$77 + occupancy tax, no sales tax))
Whole-day meal plan$35
Breakfast$12
Lunch (to-go bag)$12
Dinner$15
1 night of s’mores is included free; extra nights are $5 per person. Yard games are available free of charge for any overnight stay.
Housing15% of regular rate
(~$77 + occupancy tax, no sales tax))
Whole-day meal plan$35
Breakfast$12
Lunch (to-go bag)$12
Dinner$15

1 night of s’mores is included free; extra nights are $5 per person.

Yard games are available free of charge for any overnight stay.

Testimonials

The property was beautiful, the staff was well-trained and patient, and worked really well for our students!
It was a great 3 days!

New River Community College

This experience is not only fun, but a confidence boost for anyone who participated.
We truly appreciate this opportunity and look forward to coming back.

Mountaineer Challenge Academy

We just LOVED this trip and had such a great overall experience!

Guyan Valley Middle School

Our students tried new things, worked as a team, gained confidence, and improved communication skills.

Miami East Junior High

My favorite part of our experience here at camp has been watching our students become more independent and develop stronger friendships with their classmates.

Miami East Junior High

As an educator it is rewarding to see students become excited about learning something new.
Hearing students say “this is awesome” or “I never thought I’d be able to do this, but I did” never gets old.

Miami East Junior High

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Contact us

Email:braxton.rhodes@scouting.org
Phone:304.465.2831
Address:Summit Bechtel Reserve
2550 Jack Furst Dr.
Glen Jean, WV 25846
Email:braxton.rhodes@scouting.org
Phone:304.465.2831
Address:Summit Bechtel Reserve 2550 Jack Furst Dr. Glen Jean, WV 25846