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We are based in the Chevy Chase / Bethesda / Kensington region of Maryland and provide opportunities for girls from ages 11-17 to experience the outdoors, learn outdoor skills, provide community service, and grow through leadership experience in a well-structured program. We started in 2019 and our sponsoring organization is The Westlake-Troop 8 BSA Memorial Foundation. William Westlake was a Boys Troop 8 Scoutmaster for 35 years and bequeathed his estate for the benefit of youth organizations in the Washington DC area. For more information about us, including our history, our Boys Troop 8, and the Westlake Foundation, please visit our public website. This operational website is for our GT8 members and access is largely restricted.

Court of Honor - Monday, October 13 at 6:30 pm at Silver Creek Middle School

Posted on Oct 9 2025 - 7:28am

All scouts and family members are invited to attend the fall Court of Honor, which is at our normal meeting time on Monday, October 13 at 6:30 pm. We will be meeting at the Silver Creek Middle School rather than at the church. All family members are encouraged to come to recognize all of the scouts who have earned Merit Badges over the summer or advanced to the next rank. We have a lot of scouts who have been very busy since the last Court of Honor who will be recognized! Scouts should wear their full Class A uniforms, including merit badge sashes.

SIGN UP NOW: Service Project at NC4 on October 18

Posted on Oct 9 2025 - 6:29am

Troop 8 (both the boys and girls troops) will be giving back to the North Chevy Chase Christian Church, which is so generous to allow us to use their space for meetings, by helping take care of the grounds around the building.

High Adventure Opportunities

Posted on Oct 8 2025 - 9:37pm

GT8 is not planning on a high adventure trek in 2026, but there are several possible high adventure treks that scouts can participate in if they are interested. Below are the three potential options that we are aware of. Please let ASM Tucker know ASAP if you are interested in any of the below options.

[Only if shutdown ends] Scout Day at the National Museum of Health and Medicine on October 18

Posted on Oct 8 2025 - 9:37pm

Update: The National Museum of Health and Medicine is closed due to the Government Shutdown. We assume this event will happen if a continuing resolution for the Department of Defense is passed before this event.

GT8/BT8 Merit Badge Day

Posted on Oct 8 2025 - 9:28pm

Mark your calendars for November 8, 2025 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (9705 Summit Ave, Kensington, MD 20895) —this is your chance to knock out some of Scouting's most valuable merit badges in just one day!

Sign Your Waiver for Sandy Spring Outing

Posted on Oct 3 2025 - 3:00pm

If you are attending the Sandy Spring outing, please make sure that your parent signs the electronic Waiver at the following link: https://go.theflybook.com/Manage/IWZ1ZY#/lite

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