Boy Scout Troop 521, Mechanicsville VA

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Welcome to our website! Troop 521 meets every Tuesday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

We are a large and very active troop with a variety of activities and scheduled monthly outings. We attribute our success to our active adult leadership, "boy-run troop" philosophy with focus on advancement, merit badges and high adventure activities which keeps our scouts very interested and involved.

Please contact our scoutmaster if you would like to join or find out more about us

Disclaimer: Boy Scout Troop 521, Mechanicsvile, Virginia, is solely responsible for the creation and content of this Web Site. While this site does not reflect the official policy of the Boy Scouts of America, we do support and adhere to their national guidelines referred to by Heart of Virginia Council. Comments concerning this Web Site can be directed to Webmaster Troop 521.

2010 National Jamboree Troop Visit - July 31

Posted on Jul 28 2010 - 2:03pm

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Troop 521 will visit the Jamboree as a group to take in the sights, sounds and adventure of this once in a lifetime event. The day will include staying through the stage show "A Shining Light Across America" celebrating 100 years of the BSA which will end with a huge fireworks display.

Jamboree Show Webcast - July 31st - "A Shining Light Across America"

Posted on Jul 23 2010 - 7:19pm

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The Centennial Celebration show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree will be spectacular! Can’t make it to AP Hill? You can see the entire show on the Web!

High Adventure - Summer of 2011

Posted on Apr 28 2010 - 12:45pm

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The 2011 High Adventure trips are now set. We will have 3 crews going to the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base and 1 crew going to the Northern Tier High Adventure Canoe Base.

100th Anniversary Award Patch

Posted on Feb 24 2010 - 4:55pm

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Be part of scouting's biggest milestone yet—our 1OOth Anniversary Celebration. Boy Scouts can earn awards by demonstrating dedication to five of Scouting’s core values.

Fundraiser Subcommittee: Individual Scout opportunites to fund Scout Accounts

Posted on Feb 11 2010 - 12:05am

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The Fundraiser Committee is exploring two new opportunities for individual Scouts to earn money for their scout account. If you are interested in helping out or just want more information please contact Chuck Hurd for more details. 804-658-8629 or email Hurdva@comcast.net.

NATIONAL OA ELECTIONS

Posted on Dec 30 2009 - 1:17pm

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Will Swingle has been elected the 2010 National Vice Chief for the Order of the Arrow. Will’s responsibilities will include traveling around the country representing the OA during the 2010 calendar year as well as siting on the National OA steering committee. He is spending the New Years holiday at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico in a planning seminar for 2010.