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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

River Rafting Trip in August!

Posted on Jul 14 2025 - 10:40pm

Get ready for an action-packed day on the water! Join us for an exciting river rafting adventure on the American River, one of California’s most scenic and popular whitewater destinations. This outing is perfect for Scouts seeking thrills, teamwork, and outdoor fun!

National Jamboree - 7spots council wide remain!

Posted on Jul 2 2025 - 7:43am

Hello Scouts and families! Only 7 spots COUNCIL WIDE remain for National Jamboree 2026!  Next summer in July 2026 is the next national scout jamboree in West Virginia! This is a huge scouting event and usually attracts 25 to 45,000 scouts from across the country! You’ll have an incredible time doing outdoor activities, including rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, shooting sports, crossbows, BMX, skateboards, mountain biking And all kinds of physical adventures and zip lines! Along with meeting Scout some across the country and even around the world this is a once in a lifetime scouting opportunity!

2026 Troop Ski Trip

Posted on Jun 5 2025 - 7:57am

Hi, Parents and Scouts,

 

Different families have hosted our annual ski trip for the past several years. We are reaching out to see if any family has a place in Lake Tahoe and is willing to host our upcoming troop ski trip in 2026. We do have backup locations we're looking into. However, at the same time, we wanted to ask. The preferences in dates are as follows:

Celebrate 100 Years of Camp Royaneh!

Posted on Feb 10 2025 - 5:27pm

Every year, Camp Royaneh is the cornerstone of the Troop 42 experience, and this year is especially monumental! We're celebrating a century of adventure, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration.

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/

Personal Fitness Merit Badge Exercise Sessions

Posted on Jul 27 2024 - 1:31pm

Hello Scouts and Parents,

We will be kicking off in person Personal Fitness Merit Badge exercise meetings again this fall.  
there are four sessions! Please sign up for them individually  

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