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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.

Merit Badge Day, April 18th

Posted on Mar 22 2026 - 9:31pm

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).

Chess Merit Badge

Posted on Mar 22 2026 - 9:25pm

Haven't you always wanted to become a chess master? Well, here is your chance! GT8 is going to work on the Chess Merit Badge. SM Tucker wants to include the incoming scouts to the extent they are interested, so he plan's to do the first intro meeting for a brief time after the normal troop meeting on Monday, May 4.

Sign up for swim tests, 3/24 and 4/5

Posted on Mar 19 2026 - 10:05pm

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.

Summer Camp Merit Badge Selection and Final Payment Due April 1

Posted on Mar 19 2026 - 10:05pm

The second and final payment for Summer Camp ($300) is due on April 1. Please either provide the Treasurer with a check at an upcoming meeting, or go here to pay online. If you have not paid the first payment, the total amount due is $500.

GT8 Outing: White Water Rafting

Posted on Mar 19 2026 - 10:04pm

We'll be going Whitewater Rafting April 11-12. Please sign up soon so that we can get an overall count. Sign-up, d

Abby Keehn's Eagle Project

Posted on Mar 19 2026 - 10:03pm

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

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