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

Patrol meeting SUNDAY April 6th 6pm at Central Park

Posted on Mar 30 2025 - 8:49am

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Due to Spring break for many students, there is NO patrol meeting Tuesday April 1st.

Patrols will meet at 6pm at Central park near the main flagpole in the center for patrol meeting/picnic and other activities planned by your patrol leader.

April Royaneh Camping: Sign ups close soon!

Posted on Mar 21 2025 - 10:27pm

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Scouts, this is our chance to enjoy Royaneh in the Spring! and help out with service as well!

We will will be going Friday OR Saturday (TBD) but definitely some will be going up on Saturday. Indicate on the sign up if you need to come Saturday AM.

Service Project: St Barts Cleanup Sunday April 6

Posted on Mar 19 2025 - 11:55am

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Hello Scouts!

We NEED your help!

as is our annual tradition, we are going to be cleaning the church before Easter Sunday! Please turn out so that we can get this job done. We realize this is the last day of spring break, hopefully you will be available to help out! Please sign up!

May 4th : Save the Date for Eagle Scout Court of Honor!

Posted on Feb 17 2025 - 7:53pm

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Sunday May 4th is a HUGE Court of Honor!

We’ll be Honoring the following scouts for their achievement of Eagle Scout!
Please plan on attending!

April Camping at Royaneh!

Posted on Feb 17 2025 - 7:51pm

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Spring at Royaneh? YES!

We’ll go to Royaneh for a weekend preview of summer camp! Let’s help Camp get set up for the 100th anniversary!

Celebrate 100 Years of Camp Royaneh!

Posted on Feb 10 2025 - 5:27pm

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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.