Cub Scout Pack 521 - Mechanicsville, Virginia

About Us

Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 521!

At Pack 521, we believe in building character, developing leadership skills, and creating lifelong memories through the fun and adventure of Scouting. Our program is designed to help boys and girls from all backgrounds explore the outdoors, learn valuable skills, and become confident, responsible individuals who embody the values of the Scout Law. Whether it's hiking through the woods, building Pinewood Derby cars, or cooking up a campfire feast, every experience with Pack 521 is an opportunity for growth, friendship, and discovery.

Founded in 1988, Pack 521 is excited to celebrate its 38th anniversary in the 2025-2026 Year in Scouting. It was with great pride that we became an official Family Scouting Unit in 2018, welcoming both boys and girls of all faiths and all elementary school grades into our program. We are a part of Scouting America, in the Heart of Virginia Council, Dogwood District, and are proudly sponsored by Cool Spring Baptist Church.

Our Pack calendar is full of adventure, from camping in the great outdoors to racing in our annual Pinewood Derby and much, much more. We're especially excited to include events in the community like day hikes, plays, and festivals. Food is central to our Scouting experience; be it a hot meal and award-winning fruit cobbler and s'mores around a campfire, or tacos and treats for families at Cub Scout graduation. We enjoy a good cast iron recipe and sharing it with our Pack family.

We track advancements and awards using ScoutBook, a simple, online tool that we offer to parents as a way of viewing their Scout's completions as they move along the ranks of Cub Scouting. When a Scout joins the Pack, an invitation is sent for parents to connect to their ScoutBook profile. We regularly communicate with Pack families using the ScoutBook program, so it's important that you accept that invitation and complete your own profile to include your email address and cell phone number.

We welcome you to join us in this fun-filled adventure we call Scouting!

Yours in Scouting,

Pack 521 Leadership Team