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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

Second class 7c, and First Class 9A requirements !

Posted on Mar 27 2024 - 5:57pm
We have the unique opportunity to work on a few requirements before each of our APRIL troop meetings. 1st is a chance to learn about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and other substances and complete second class 7c. We have a guest speaker who will give a presentation prior to the Troop meeting.

Urban Outing: California Academy of Sciences Tour and Golden Gate Park Hike

Posted on Mar 17 2024 - 12:48pm

We will tour the California Academy of Sciences and hike around Golden Gate Park. 

Preliminary Schedule:

  • Gather at 8 a.m. at the Millbrae Bart Station and take the Bart/Bus to Golden Gate Park.
  • Tour the California Academy of Sciences in the morning
  • Have bagged lunch in Golden Gate Park
  • Tour the remaining park by foot.
  • Take Bus/Bart back and arrive at Millbrae Bart Station by 6pm.

California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco

10+ Mile Hike: Old San Pedro Road out of Pacifica

Posted on Mar 15 2024 - 10:23am

Hey Scouts,

Come on a 10+ mile hike out of  Pacifica where you will see amazing views of SF and the mid-peninsula coast. 

You can use this hike for the hiking merit badge and trail cooking.

Royaneh Early Registration and Merit Badge Class Selection **NOW OPEN**

Posted on Mar 2 2024 - 2:40pm

If you register AND make payment to attend Royaneh by March 20, not only will you save $30 per week of camp but you will also be getting a FREE Royaneh T-shirt!  CLICK HERE

10 Mile Hike Sam McDonald Park -- Trail Cooking Accommodation!!!

Posted on Feb 27 2024 - 6:54pm

I look forward to seeing you on Saturday March 30th at 8 am for a 10 mile hike in Sam McDonald Park!  

Camporee is Coming in April!

Posted on Feb 26 2024 - 8:10pm

Time to start looking at your calendars!

Camporee Sign ups are open now! Space is limited!
This is the most fun patrol based competition of the year!
Show your Troop and Patrol spirit this year at the Magic Themed Camporee!

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