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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

Second Class 7c requirement session with Officer Carlos Jan 13th 6:30pm

Posted on Dec 21 2025 - 11:52am

https://www.troop42sm.org/node/7477

2nd Class requirement 7c Session on Jan 13th before the troop meeting at 6:30 pm!

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Space available for Philmont!

Posted on Dec 16 2025 - 10:06pm

https://www.troop42sm.org/node/7383 - Please sign up if interested!

T42 will be going on a High Adventure, 7-Day trek to Philmont Scout Ranch in August 2026!

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2026 National Jamboree Spots now open!

Posted on Dec 12 2025 - 12:20pm

Every four years, the Pacific Skyline Council puts together Jamboree contingents. In 2026, we will have up to 54 scouts and 6 adults. 

New spots JUST OPENED! 

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2026 Troop Ski Trip

Posted on Oct 18 2025 - 7:11pm

Reminder: Sign up for the ski trip over MLK weekend.  We need to know how many people are interested so we can make the reservation.

The sign-up is here.

Families that are interested in staying at the same location, Clair Tappaan Lodge, can sign up here. 

Troop Newsletter updated!

Posted on Oct 15 2024 - 9:41pm

Our Troop historian has updated our online newsletter:

http://www.troop42sm.info/troop-42-newsletter/

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Camping : Leadership Scouts!

Posted on Jul 13 2024 - 10:19pm

Hello Scouts, Mark your Calendars for August! 
All High School aged scouts and 1st class and above scouts! 

If you are interested in taking an active role in your troop (that should be all of you!) and leadership positions, please plan to attend this outing
we’ll do the 1st part of the classroom portion of Introduction to Leadership for Scout Troops (ILST) training on Friday night, then spend a fun and challenging weekend camping August 24-25. 

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