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BSA Troop 42

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BSA Troop 42 was formed in San Mateo in 1958, and met regularly at the Peninsula Temple Beth El in San Mateo until 2014 when the Troop moved to St. Bart's Catholic Church in San Mateo. The linked Girls Troop 4042 was founded in 2020.
The Troop was founded on the basic principles of the Boy Scouts of America with emphasis placed on:

Development of outdoor and scout craft skills
Character development
Mental and physical fitness
Patriotism and citizenship training
Community service
Provide and Encourage Advancement
Scout led - Adult supervised
Patrol Based
Scout and family cooperative effort and involvement for a planned and enjoyable program

T42 Summit West Virginia ATV Trip JUNE 2027

Posted on Jan 19 2026 - 10:09am

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Yes 2027!

Attention T 42!! This will be the troop's first time to Summit for the ATV experience, and our first time doing a High Adventure trip at Summit! (not including Jamboree) This is a separate event the year AFTER Jambo

We have booked to spots for the very exclusive Summit High Adventure base in West Virginia for Summer 2027!
The first group will be June 4--10th (plus travel), the next will be June 11 - 17th (plus travel).
We had to book very early to secure these dates. These dates will be after high school is over that year, and before summer camp at Royaneh / NYLT. This is also before nearly all other non scout related summer programs/ academic programs etc.

Parent Volunteers needed for Board of Review

Posted on Jan 17 2026 - 10:47am

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We need parent volunteers for board of review to assist with rank advancement!
Please sign up here: https://www.troop42sm.org/node/7372

Troop Newsletter updated!

Posted on Jan 5 2026 - 10:54pm

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Our Troop historian Anthony H has updated our Troop newsletters! Read more here : https://www.troop42sm.info/troop-42-newsletter/

T42 Cotton Sweatshirt option available!

Posted on Jan 4 2026 - 8:59pm

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New T42 Sweatshirt option!

Some of you have been asking about a heavier cotton sweatshirt! It is now available!

It is recommended you get the sport tek/ full synthetic one for rainy weather situations, but the cotton blend one is a heavy weight option for dry weather, summer camp etc!

Bowling Day is coming! Space is limited!

Posted on Jan 1 2026 - 12:27pm

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Let’s have a “knockdown” time at Bel Mateo Bowl. Troop 42 has reserved 6 lanes for 2 hours. There is a max of 25 scouts. The bowling shoes are included.