Koyasan Boy Scout Troop 379

My son has been attending cub scouts at Koyasan since he was six years old. He loves it and bought many friends into his pack. But it’s great for parents too with multiple children. Koyasan’s Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, & Cub Scout meet every Friday night at the same time (start time 7:30 pm) and location. The leaders/​volunteers are wonderful and have been doing it for years. There is a mandatory parent volunteering requirement for their biggest fundraiser (once a year) to support this organization. My son looks forward to Friday nights and camping trips.

I was a member of troop 379 and became an Eagle Scout. I would without a doubt say this was one of the best Boy Scout Troops in the USA. I attended their 75^th Anniversay a couple of years ago where we had the honor of having Coach John Wooden speak at our gathering. Koyasan Troop 379 has so many attributes that there is not enough space to describe. This troop is located in the heart of Little Tokyo sponsored by the Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles branch, Historically this troop that began with children of Japanese first generation decendants of a long time ago. It has withstood challenging period of the Japanese American encampments during WWII. The Troop has and continues to be active with a Drum and Bugle Corps therefore members must also participate in this musical activity. This troop has been know as one of the most diciplined troop in the country with strict rules and regulation within the organization. It has also traditionally turned its fair share of Eagle Scouts (the highest rank possible within Boys Scouts). It has strong connection to the Japanese culture and country with numerous attendance to Jamborees in Japan. I am proud of having being involved with Koyasan Troop 379 Scout.