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

2026 National Jamboree Spots now open!

Posted on Dec 12 2025 - 12:20pm

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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!

SERVICE: ST Bart's Christmas Cleanup

Posted on Dec 12 2025 - 12:16pm

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Hello Scouts and parents!

we need your help Friday Dec 19th to clean the pews and the cathedral prior to Christmas!

Many hands make light work! Please sign up!

Backpacking in December!

Posted on Oct 29 2025 - 8:36pm

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Scouts! Get ready for some pre- xmas adventure in the nearby hills for a quick backpack outing!

Great warmup to Philmont and those interested in the backpacking merit badge should attend too!

2026 Troop Ski Trip

Posted on Oct 18 2025 - 7:11pm

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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.

High Adventure: PHILMONT 2026 Summer Trek [sign ups / interest list open]

Posted on Jul 27 2025 - 8:42pm

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Next Summer!

Philmont scout ranch Summer 2026 Trek!

Philmont Scout Ranch is Scouting America’s largest National High-Adventure Base. Born in 1938 as Philturn Rocky Mountain Scout Camp, Philmont has become a bustling center for high adventure and training. It covers 140,177 acres of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains in northeastern New Mexico. Ancient Native Americans chipped petroglyphs into canyon walls. Spanish conquistadors explored the Southwest long before the first colonists arrived on the Atlantic coast. The rugged breed of mountain man such as Kit Carson blazed trails across this land. The great land barons like Lucien Maxwell built ranches along the Santa Fe Trail. Miners, loggers and cowboys have all left their mark on Philmont’s unique history.