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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.

GT8 Payment Methods

Posted on Oct 8 2026 - 10:03pm

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We've been getting multiple questions about GT8 payment options. When you sign up for an event or go to online payments you can add items to your cart and pay online via PayPal.

Adult volunteer needed for shed project

Posted on Oct 8 2026 - 10:02pm

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GT8 and BT8 need to get a shed to store supplies. BT8 is identifying a volunteer to work on this and we also need a volunteer from GT8. The volunteer would help help research options for getting and placing the shed.

Fall Merit Badge Day, Saturday, November 14

Posted on Oct 8 2026 - 9:22pm

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Join us for the Fall Merit Badge Day on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10am-2pm at Holy Redeemer. We will offer the opportunity to take 2 merit badge classes (4 to choose from).

Sandy Spring Waiver

Posted on Oct 8 2026 - 9:15pm

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If you or your scout are attending the Sandy Spring Outing on October 17-18, you will need to

Membership coordinator needed

Posted on Oct 8 2026 - 9:03pm

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We are looking for someone who can be our membership coordinator. This role works with the BT8 membership coordinator to help more people learn about our troop.