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About Us
About Us
Troop 359 is one of six Scouting America troops in the City of San Marino, California and is part of the Rose Bowl District of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council. Troop 359 utilizes the patrol method and an outdoor program to provide a platform that challenges our scouts to build their self confidence, self reliance and hone their leadership skills. We also maintain an active merit badge program that provides access to a variety of merit badges. Troop 359 also participates in community service opportunities and conservation projects.
Troop 359 Scouts pursue rank advancement at their own pace. Once they complete the requirements for a particular rank they are responsible for requesting their scoutmaster conferences and Board of Review to demonstrate their mastery of required skills and experiences. In 2022, Troop 359 celebrated our 50th scout to have demonstrated the dedication, service and leadership required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
Troop 359 meets twice a month on Tuesday nights in the San Marino scout house year round and goes camping once a month. For more information, contact us at troop359@bsa359sm.org.
Scoutmaster Greeting
Scoutmaster Greeting
Welcome to Troop 359, chartered by St. Edmund's Episcopal Church.
We are proud to offer a Scouting program grounded in strong values, service, and leadership development.
The cornerstone of Troop 359 is our commitment to a Scout-led troop. Our youth leaders plan meetings, lead activities, and guide the troop's direction under the mentorship of trained adult leaders. Through this process, Scouts gain meaningful leadership experience, learning responsibility, teamwork, decision-making, and accountability in real and practical ways. Adult leaders play a vital supporting role. Rather than directing the program, adults serve as mentors, advisors, and safety-focused guides-allowing Scouts the space to lead, learn from experience, and grow in confidence.
Through Scouting, Troop 359 strives to develop young people of character through a well- rounded program that emphasizes the outdoors, community service, leadership development, and advancement. Our Scouts participate regularly in camping and outdoor adventures that build skills, confidence, and self-reliance. Service to the church and the broader community is a fundamental expectation, teaching Scouts the importance of helping others and giving back. Leadership development is woven throughout every aspect of the program, as Scouts take on increasing responsibility and learn to lead their peers with integrity. Advancement and recognition provide a framework for goal-setting and personal growth, encouraging Scouts to challenge themselves, celebrate achievements, and take pride in their accomplishments while progressing at their own pace.
Parent involvement and volunteer service are essential to the success of Troop 359. We warmly encourage parents and guardians to support the program by sharing their time, skills, and experience in service to our Scouts. Opportunities for involvement include serving on the troop committee, supporting outings and outdoor activities, assisting with transportation and logistics, and sharing expertise as a merit badge counselor.
We welcome families to learn more about Troop 359. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for additional information about our program.
Contact Us:
Email: Troop359@bsa359sm.org
Yours in Scouting,
Howard Chen
Scoutmaster, Troop 359
Senior Patrol Leader Greeting
Senior Patrol Leader Greeting
Welcome to Troop 359! My name is Ian Ycasas and I am the Senior Patrol Leader for this term.
Our troop strives for excellence in rank advancement and merit badges, involvement in numerous volunteer opportunities, and engagement in the countless great experiences in the outdoors, from adventurous activities such as kayaking, climbing, snowboarding, or hiking to fun-filled camping and backpacking trips as scouts learn how to manage their peers and themselves in the outdoors.
Troop 359 is a scout-led unit, meaning our scouts collaborate to plan and execute activities. Here, scouts will develop confidence in leadership as they persevere through any challenges. Many scouts in this troop strive for the Eagle Rank, the highest attainable scouting rank recognized across the nation.
With five years being a scout in Troop 359, I can ascertain that scouting has attributed to my growth as leader and citizen and has exposed me to vastly different learning experiences, whether they derive from outdoor activities or regular troop meetings. We welcome you to share that scouting experience with us and feel free to let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you and welcome to Troop 359!
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