Scout Troop 42, San Mateo CA - Scouts BSA - Boy Scouts

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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

EAGLE PROJECT! Ryan Leong Eagle project

Posted on Sep 30 2026 - 10:28pm

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October 17th Saturday AM! 10-3pm

Come out and help Ryan Leong at his Eagle project in San Mateo!
https://troop42sm.org/node/7748

Mount Diablo Campout next weekend! Sign up NOW!

Posted on Sep 30 2026 - 10:27pm

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Lets hike Mt Diablo! Next week we'll be headed East to check out the mountain!

Please sign up!

https://troop42sm.org/node/7447

STEM Merit Badge Midway Registration & Info

Posted on Sep 30 2026 - 9:00am

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Hi Scouts,

Get ready for the PakSky STEM Merit Badge Midway!

Scout Rank Class!

Posted on Sep 24 2026 - 2:24pm

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Scouts who are not yet scout rank, please sign up for this class! Oct 4th from 4-6pm https://www.troop42sm.org/node/7744

Older scouts who can help teach: please also sign up!

Service Opportunity: Niko's Eagle Project

Posted on Sep 12 2026 - 1:34pm

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Service Project: Niko's Eagle Project - Trail Restoration

Meeting Spot: Main Visitor Ranger Station

Dates: 10/18 and 10/24-25

Description:
Join us in supporting Niko on his Eagle Scout Service Project! We will be doing vital trail restoration work on the Mt. Ellen Trail in beautiful Memorial Park. Your hard work will help preserve this trail for hikers and nature lovers for years to come.

What We Will Be Doing:

Trail widening

Creating water bars and inside ditches

Preventing trail short cutting

Please see the calendar invites below:

https://troop42sm.org/node/7537

https://troop42sm.org/node/7538

Thanks for your consideration!!!

Niko

Scoutmaster's Conferences are coming for Rank Advancement!

Posted on Sep 11 2026 - 2:13pm

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Hi Scouts! If you are interested in rank advancement, please be SURE to sign up on the calendar page and ALSO, read the instructions for sign up carefully!