Scout Troop 719 of Torrance, California is a backpacking and hiking troop. Our troop has been in existence since 1956 and is part of the Pacifica District, Greater Los Angeles Area Council, Western Region of Boy Scouts of America.

Our charter and sponsoring organization is: Faith United Methodist Church (FUMC), 2115 W 182nd St, Torrance, CA 90504.

While our scouts also participate in traditional scouting activities (such as summer camp, scout skills field days & competitions, etc), our scouting program is primarily executed through its hiking, backpacking and high adventure activities. We believe that the challenges encountered and overcome on the trail through collective effort and applied leadership build character and resilience as our Scouts advance and grow into young adults and contributing members of their community, Each year, our typical hiking season includes the following outings/activities:

Cold Weather Outing / Hike
Two Low Altitude Weekend Training Hikes (under 10,000' elev.)
Mothers Day Hike (day hike - 10-15 miles)
Two High Altitude Weekend Training Hikes (over 10,000' elev.)
Long Term Backpacking Trip (5-10 days)
Invitational Field Day, Weekend (IFD)
Rock Climbing

Since 1974, our long term camping and backpacking have included the Northern and Southern Sierra Nevada with trips to/near, Yosemite, Mt. Whitney, most of the John Muir Trail, parts of the Pacific Crest Trail and Lake Tahoe; with periodic out of state trips to Grand Canyon/Colorado River, Philmont Scout Ranch, Utah and Hawaii. The Long Term Backpacking trip in August will typically cover over 50 miles and is the culmination of all the above activities.

In 2006, Troop 719 celebrated its 50 Year Anniversary. As you check out our Golden Anniversary Booklet, may the many special memories bubble back to the surface so that you can again relive the many happy experiences that we have all had as members of the Family that we know as “719.” In 2021, the Troop welcomed its sister unit, Troop 310G, a unit formed for girls to join the Scouting journey executed through a backpacking and high adventure program.

BSA Troop 719

Hike On

BSA Troop 719 Drive Thru Pancake Breakfast!

BSA Troop 719 Bento Fundraiser!