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

1st and 2nd class Orienteering day! March 16th

Posted on Feb 28 2025 - 7:52pm

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This is our one chance this scouting 1st Class Orienteering requirements 4a (maybe 4b) . We will also cover Second class 3a and 3c. If you haven't done these requirements, please join us for this once a year opportunity. We will review map and compass skills and hit the 1.5 mile orienteering course. This is ALSO a great refresher for any scout who wants to practice orienteering or brush up on skills. (This means you!)

Troop 42 Basketball Tournament (NEW DATES) - March 9th and 15th

Posted on Feb 27 2025 - 5:42pm

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Troop 42 Basketball Tournament has been moved to Sunday, March 9th, and Saturday, March 15th. For more information and if you are interested in participating, please sign up on Troop calendar if you are interested.

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.