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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.

Swim test April 9th

Posted on Apr 7 2026 - 9:33am

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Scouts need to pass a swim test before being allowed to participate in water-based activities including Summer camp and the April 11-12 whitewater rafting trip.

Abby Keehn's Eagle Project

Posted on Apr 7 2026 - 9:32am

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Abby Keehn will lead planting a native plant garden at North Bethesda Middle School on Wednesday, April 15 (an MCPS half-day).

Merit Badge Day, April 18th

Posted on Apr 7 2026 - 9:32am

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Join us for the Spring Merit Badge Day on April 18, 2026 from 10am-2:30pm at Holy Redeemer (basement classrooms). We will offer the opportunity to start working on 2 merit badges (4 to choose from).