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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.

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

SERVICE HOURS: Park Cleanup at Takoma-Piney Branch Local Park (Oct 4 at 1:30 pm)

Posted on Oct 2 2025 - 9:49pm

Please join BT8 and GT8 on Saturday, October 4th, 1:30-3:30 pm at Takoma-Piney Branch Local Park for a park cleanup!

This cleanup counts toward conservation projects and scouts can earn SSL hours. We are looking for one or two parents to help chaperone the cleanup. Cleanup supplies (gloves, etc) are provided.

High Adventure Opportunities

Posted on Oct 2 2025 - 9:49pm

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.

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

Posted on Oct 2 2025 - 8:58pm

This is our First Court of Honor of the Scouting year. Scouts will receive rank advancements and merit badges earned over the summer. All parents, families, and friends are invited to attend to help celebrate the Scouts' achievements!

SIGN UP NOW: Service Project at NC4 on October 18

Posted on Oct 2 2025 - 9:30am

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.

Scout Day at the National Museum of Health and Medicine on October 18

Posted on Oct 2 2025 - 8:51am

As one of the scouts mentioned at the meeting last week, the National Museum of Health and Medicine is hosting a Scout Day on October 18 from 10:00-noon. Here is a description of the event:

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