Troop 521 - Scouting America, 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.

Camping this weekend - March 13 / 15

Posted on Mar 9 2026 - 1:03am

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This weekend will be a primitive camp and bike ride along the newly built Fall Line trail. The property is about 10 minutes from Cool Spring Baptist and makes for a good close in camp.

The bike ride is optional. The trail is a paved roadway compatible with any size and style bike.Currently the open part of the trail is about 7 miles long. When complete, the trail will be 45 miles long and run from Ashland to Petersburg. Those that do not want to ride will have activities around camp to keep them busy. We will be discussing how the Troop can help transport bikes to the camp site.

The cost for this weekend is $15 which is your food money only.

HALF OF SUMMER CAMP FEE DUE BY MARCH 10, 2026

Posted on Mar 9 2026 - 12:52am

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The Troop will be going to Camp T. Brady Saunders for our summer camp this year – June 28^th to July 4^th, 2026. We will be returning early enough on July 4^th so that it shouldn’t affect your picnic or fireworks plans. The fee this year is $460 but with the HOVC Season Pass program, our Scouts will receive a $40 discount bringing the fee down to $420 per Scout. Adult leaders fee will be $195

Half of the fee, $210, will be due on or before the Troop meeting on March 10^th. We prefer Venmo payments (@Troop-Fivetwoone) but if you are paying by check, Mr. Rost is out of town so give all checks to Mr. Rapp on Tuesday. The balance will be due on or before the Troop meeting on May 26^th.

We currently have 25 Scouts signed up but have room for more!..

Merit badge selections can be made starting March 17^th.

Remember, complete medical forms (parts A,B and C) are required for summer camp!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Posted on Feb 18 2026 - 8:53pm

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2/22	Troop COH	Cool Spring Baptist Church, 6-8 PM
2/27-3/1	Cavalier Camping - Shooting, Fishing	Cavalier Riflde & Pistol Club, Montpelier, VA
3/10	Troop Summer Camp Deposit Due	$210
3/13-15	Swingle's Camping - Biking	Fall Line Trail, Glen Allen, VA
3/20-22	Order of the Arrow Spring Induction	Camp T. Brady Saunders, Maidens, VA
3/21	Trash Pickup	Sliding Hill Rd, Ashland, VA
3/27-4/2	Florida Sea Base - Crews 1& 2	Islamorada, FL
4/24-26	Order of the Arrow Section E-9 Conclave	Camp T. Brady Saunders, Maidens, VA
4/24-26	Caving - Grand Caverns	Grottoes, VA
5/22-24	USS Wisconsin	Norfolk Waterfront
5/26	Troop Summer Camp Balance Due	$210
5/29-31	Order of the Arrow Summer Induction	Camp T. Brady Saunders, Maidens, VA
6/4-6/10	Florida Sea Base - Crew 3	Islamorada, FL
6/28-7/4	Troop Summer Camp	Camp T. Brady Saunders, Maidens, VA

Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Alexander Michael Hansen Invitation

Posted on Feb 8 2026 - 7:13pm

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We’re so excited to invite you to celebrate Alexander’s achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout! I'm emailing to remind you about the ceremony date and share an RSVP form.

SUMMER CAMP 2026 – T. BRADY SAUNDERS

Posted on Feb 3 2026 - 3:11pm

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The Troop will be going to Camp T. Brady Saunders for our summer camp this year – June 28^th to July 4^th, 2026.Scouts may start signing up now! Half of the fee, $210, will be due on or before the Troop meeting on March 10^th. The balance will be due on or before the Troop meeting on May 26^th. We will be returning early enough on July 4^th so that it shouldn’t affect your picnic or fireworks plans. The fee this year is $460 but with the HOVC Season Pass program, our Scouts will receive a $40 discount bringing the fee down to $420 per Scout. Adult leaders fee will be $195.