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

Personal Fitness MB session #1 this Sunday at 4PM

Posted on Sep 11 2026 - 3:35pm

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Hi Scouts,

The first session of the Personal Fitness MB is this Sunday at 4PM at the CSM track.

If you want to work on this Eagle required MB you've come to the right place.

Scoutmaster's Conferences are coming for Rank Advancement!

Posted on Sep 11 2026 - 2:13pm

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Hi Scouts! If you are interested in rank advancement, please be SURE to sign up on the calendar page and ALSO, read the instructions for sign up carefully!

CAMPING at Mt Diablo

Posted on Sep 11 2026 - 2:08pm

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Our October campout signups are open for Mt Diablo:

Please sign up now!

https://troop42sm.org/node/7447

GOLD RUSH Waitlist open, payments and forms due

Posted on Sep 11 2026 - 2:07pm

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One of the most anticipated and fun weekends in the Fall is open for registration!

Waitlist available for those who have missed sign ups. Please see troop calendar. If you already registered PLEASE complete payment now to secure your spot. Also, shooting sports form (for those who may be shooting archery, BB guns, or shotgun) are on the calendar sign up page. Please PRINT and bring to the Sep 22 Troop meeting.

This is such an action packed weekend for scouts of all ages! So many activities and just a blast to be there for a true gold rush town atmosphere!

Service Project Sep 19th: Coastal Cleanup Day!

Posted on Aug 26 2026 - 8:18pm

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Come help cleanup the beach on California Coastal Cleanup Day!!

Sept 18th 9AM -12 PM: Sign up here!

https://troop42sm.org/node/7719

T42 Cotton Sweatshirt option available!

Posted on Jan 4 2026 - 8:59pm

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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!