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
“Loo With a View” Campout 2026
Troop 51 enjoyed a successful and high-energy weekend (27-29 Apr’26) at the “Loo with a View” campsite. Troop arrived at the camp site around 6 PM and were amazed at the towering ‘loo’ in the middle. After a quick Cracker Barrel, all the scouts and adults slept early in preparation for the hike the next…
Mulch Madness 2026
Like every March, Troop 51 conducted our annual Mulch Madness fundraiser at FUMC. We kicked things off bright and early at 6 AM, setting up tables, organizing snacks, and waiting for the delivery trucks to arrive. Once they finally rolled in, it was go time. Scouts split into their respective teams, trucks got loaded, and just like…
Battleship New Jersey Overnight
In the afternoon of February 21st, all the scouts going to Battleship New Jersey set off for a 4-hour drive to the Camden, New Jersey, waterfront. We arrived at around 5 PM and immediately marvelled at the size of the ship. When we got on, we were led downstairs, past the mess hall(which looked better…
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…
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