Youth Groups
Junior Young Buddhist Association
The Jr. YBA had its beginnings in 1955. In addition to providing support for the temple at Hanamatsuri and Obon, its major events are:
- Monthly Korin preparation for bulk mailing.
- Hosting Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast.
- Participation in the two-day Southern District Jr. YBA Conference during the Labor Day weekend.
- Annual Chicken Teriyaki Fund Raiser.
Sangha Teens
Did you know that there is an exciting club for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade OCBC Dharma School students? Well, there is and you are invited to join. Sangha Teens is a social, service, and religious organization. Some of our activities include: monthly meetings; Installation service and party; supplying food for a church luncheon; helping at church clean-up, Mochitsuki, Hanamatsuri, and Obon; planning and hosting a Southern District event; and other fun events.
Dharma School Parents
Purpose of the OCBC Dharma School Parents Group. To encourage new families and current members to meet and participate in OCBC Dharma School activities
Who are we?
We are all of the parents of the Dharma School children. We also invite friends and relatives interested in assisting and supporting the Dharma School staff and join us.
Dharma Wheel
Dharma Wheel Club is open to all Pre-School through 5th Grade Dharma School children, and is a great way for families with young children to get to know one another. DWC members enjoy fun crafts and activities together and also help with a special service luncheon and Hanamatsuri and Obon festivals.
History
The Golden Chain Club for girls was formed in October 1967 and the Dharma Wheel Boys Club in October 1970. They were combined into the Dharma Wheel Club in recent years.


