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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.

Volunteering at the North Chevy Chase Christian Church Harvest Festival

Posted on Oct 15 2026 - 9:49pm

At the NCCC Harvest Festival, we will be managing a table with a knot-tying station, camping gear, and we'll provide general information about scouting.

AT Backpacking Shakedowns - Please RSVP

Posted on Oct 15 2026 - 9:49pm

We will have two backpacking shakedowns. All Scouts planning on attending the November 21 hike on the Appalachian Trail need to attend at least one of the backpacking shakedowns to get accustomed to hiking with their backpacks.

Adult volunteer needed for shed project

Posted on Oct 15 2026 - 9:48pm

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

Membership coordinator needed

Posted on Oct 15 2026 - 9:48pm

We are still 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.

Fall Merit Badge Day, Saturday, November 14

Posted on Oct 15 2026 - 9:48pm

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).

GT8 2026-2027 Annual Fees and Updated Paperwork

Posted on Oct 15 2026 - 9:47pm

Please pay your scout(s) fees for the 2026-2027 scouting program year through the "Online Payments" tab of the troop webpage, or pay by check to the Treasurer at one of our weekly meetings.

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