Scouts and Parents, we are excited and happy to have you join us. Troop 51 is a HIGHLY active Boy Scout Troop in Herndon, Virginia.
Scouting is about having fun and learning while maturing. Our goal is to provide an atmosphere where boys can enjoy scouting in the outdoors where they can learn useful skills, build self-confidence and gain self-reliance, be supported to advance at their own pace, learn to serve others, develop environmental awareness, and ultimately become responsible leaders in the community. The youth run the troop by creating the calendar, planning campouts and activities, and running ceremonies and meetings. They build leadership skills within the BSA framework. Our mission is to build and grow character in our youth, and we have been doing this since 1995.
At Troop 51, we take this commitment seriously, and adults are a key part of fulfilling the mission. We are sponsored by Floris United Methodist Church and meet at the church on Frying Pan Road.
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Troop’s Upcoming Events – 2026
Troop’s Past Event Highlights
Troop 51 Camp Excursion at Bear’s Den
From 19-21 September 2025 Troop 51 held a camp excursion at Bear’s Den Campground, about 35 minutes west of Herndon, Va where Route 7 crosses path with the Appalachian Trail. Scouts arrived Friday night on the grassy ground and quickly set-up tents and then enjoyed a cracker barrel and a campfire. The next day the…
Troop 51 Dolly Sods Wilderness Backpacking
Troop 51 did the annual Dolly Sods Wilderness backpacking trip August 30 – September 1, 2025. The weather was typical of Dolly Sods—cool no rain, and pleasant for hiking. Four adult drivers and 8 scouts departed from Floris UMC at 7:30 AM on Saturday, August 30th, for the three-hour drive to Petersburg, WV. The group…
Troop 51 Tour of the United States Capitol
February 15th, 2025, Troop 51 did a tour of the United States Capitol Washington DC. It was an adventure filled with excitement, learning, and some unexpected weather changes that added to the memorable day. The journey began with a unique experience traveling by public transport – “The DC Metro” metro bus”, which was quite an…
Mulch madness
This weekend troop 51 delivered almost 5,000 bags to the local community in support of are fundraiser. We had an early start at 6:00 am and didn’t finish till 6:00pm🤯. Troop 51 has runs of fun eating food in between truck runs.
Troop 51 ski trip
February 10th, 2024, Troop 51 went skiing at Timberline Mountain, WV! We had lots of fun skiing, eating, and hanging out. Some Scouts found a place to stay Friday night, some of us had an early start getting up as early as 4:30am Saturday morning. After a day of skiing, we left feeling exhausted. Big…
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