Boy Scout Troop 42, San Mateo CA

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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

Service project Oct 5

Posted on Sep 14 2024 - 11:06pm

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting a Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser and Advocacy Event at Sea Point Park in San Mateo On Oct 5th

HIKING Sept 15th

Posted on Sep 5 2024 - 10:10pm

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Scouts! Your chance to come along on EITHER a 10 or 20 mile hike.

Midway thru the hike we'll be back at the parking lot so those not ready to embark on a full 20 miles can get picked up.

Troop Calendar Updated!

Posted on Sep 4 2024 - 9:03pm

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Scouts, the 2024-25 Calendar has been updated with all major events on it.

Look ahead to start planning your camping year!

Camping MB Class

Posted on Sep 2 2024 - 9:51pm

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Scouts ! Camping MB class is starting up!

If you meet the criteria, please sign up !

https://www.troop42sm.org/node/7103

Personal Fitness Exercise Sessions

Posted on Aug 29 2024 - 9:14pm

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Hello Scouts,

We are starting up the Personal Fitness exercise sessions this fall with the first session on Sept 15th.

Check out the details and sign up here: https://troop42sm.org/node/7041

New Parent Meeting

Posted on Aug 28 2024 - 3:53pm

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During the regular scout meeting on September 24th, we will hold our annual New Parent Meeting. The meeting will include presentations on Troop Operations, Patrols, Rank Advancement, Merit Badges, Fundraisers, Service Projects Summer Camp and High Adventure. There will be time for questions and discussion. The meeting will be from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. Afterwards you can join the scouts for Closing Circle. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending.