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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

Court of Honor & Talent Show Feb 10th

Posted on Jan 31 2026 - 11:13pm

Join us as we recognize our Scouts’ achievements and celebrate rank advancements at our Court of Honor, followed by a fun Patrol Talent Show! Families are encouraged to attend and cheer on the Scouts as they show off their creativity, skills, and (possibly questionable) talents!

Sign up for Games weekend!

Posted on Jan 31 2026 - 11:12pm

Feb 21-22nd! https://www.troop42sm.org/node/7407

Get ready for an action-packed weekend at Tilden Park Regional Park, where scouts will put their skills to the test in a series of thrilling games and friendly competition! This campout is all about teamwork, strategy, and fun challenges that will have everyone racing, problem-solving, and laughing. From relay races and obstacle courses to scavenger hunts and trivia showdowns, there’s something for every scout to enjoy. Whether you're aiming for victory or cheering on your fellow campers, Tilden Park will be buzzing with energy, excitement, and a sense of adventure. So grab your gear, rally your patrol, and get ready for a weekend of games, glory, and unforgettable memories!

Scout Sunday Feb 8th

Posted on Jan 24 2026 - 9:21pm

 

hello Scout! Our annual Scout Sunday at St Barts is coming up on Sunday, February 8 and it will only take a very short time in the morning. There will be donuts! Every Scout is expected to attend this event to show support for St Barts who supports us. If you normally attend church or other religious ceremony on Sunday, please join us and celebrate with the Troop this one time.

T42 Summit West Virginia ATV Trip JUNE 2027

Posted on Jan 19 2026 - 10:09am

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.

Troop Newsletter updated!

Posted on Jan 5 2026 - 10:54pm

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

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!

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