Star Wars Days Event is operated by Friends of Troop 501 in support of Boy Scout Troop 501 of Woodbridge, Virginia..​


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About Boy Scout Troop 501

Boy Scout Troop 501 was founded by scouts and parents from Cub Scout Pack 501.

The number 501 comes from Darth Vader's Legion, the 501st and inspired by the 501st Legion costuming/charity organization and fellow affiliations such as the the Rebel Alliance, Mandolorian Mercs and R2-D2 builder clubs around the world.


The goals of Boy Scout Troop 501 is to develop youth into young men of character. 

We have follow the basic tenants of the Scout Oath, Law and Outdoor Code with the addition of STEM themes and, of course, Star Wars.

Our Scouts and leaders have performed many services in the community and achieved many accomplishments.


Services:

  • Road Clean Up Projects (Troop 501 has recently "adopted" a section of Rippon Blvd.)
  • Park Clean Up Services
  • Tree Planting Projects
  • Visits to nursing homes
  • Supporting the 501st at Charity functions
  • Flag Ceremonies for the Potomac Nationals
  • Flag Retirement services at Quantico National Cemetary
  • Service Projects at Day
  • Leaders have been volunteers at local day camps including development of new programs for older scouts 

Achievements of our Scouts and Scout Leaders:

  • Served in the Presidental Inauguration Parade activities
  • Piloted the Cub Scout S.T.E.M. program in the greater DC area
  • Achieved the Cub Scouts Super NOVA award
  • Participated in the inauguration day of three out of the four HOST Hikes
  • Been Gold level Journey to Excellence scouts and scout leaders for several years.
  • Arrow of Light recipients
  • Lord Baden Powell award recipients
  • District Award of Merit recipients
  • Troop/Pack, District and Council level membership positions


We want to continue to grow our Troop in order to better serve the youth and citizens of our community.

Participation in the fun of this event will help us with this mission!

          - May the force be with you, always.


For more information on our Troop, go to www.NCACTroop501.com or follow us on our Facebook page.