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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.

Pack 460 Crossover Ceremony - Saturday, May 31 at 5:00 pm

Posted on May 29 2025 - 10:08pm

Pack 460 at Holy Redeemer has their Arrow of Light crossover ceremony this upcoming Saturday, May 31 at 5:00 pm. One of the new scouts joining GT8 (Maren) and at least one other potentially interested scout will be crossing over formally that evening.

Parents Information Meeting during June 2 Troop Meeting

Posted on May 29 2025 - 10:04pm

During the normal GT8 Troop meeting on June 2 at 6:30 pm, the leaders will be meeting with all parents to talk about troop operations, volunteer opportunities, and answer any questions about the troop or scouting in general.

Rank Advancement for End of Year Court of Honor

Posted on May 29 2025 - 10:04pm

The final Court of Honor before the summer is going to be held on June 9. For all scouts who are working on merit badges or rank advancement, all requirements must be completed and provided to ASM Grabb no later than June 2.

Tenderfoot Fitness Test on Sunday, June 8 at 9:30

Posted on May 29 2025 - 10:03pm

For all new scouts or scouts who have not earned their Tenderfoot rank, a fitness test for the Tenderfoot requirement will be held on Sunday, June 8 at 9:30 AM at Silver Creek Middle School in Kensington. We will meet near the soccer field behind the school. If you took the initial fitness test earlier this spring, this will count as your follow-up test if you have been doing your 30-day fitness plan.

IMPORTANT - No GT8 Troop Meeting on Memorial Day

Posted on May 22 2025 - 9:51pm

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, we are canceling the GT8 Troop meeting on May 26. We look forward to seeing everyone on June 2. Enjoy the holiday!

Summer Camp Virtual Information Session - Tuesday, May 27 at 8:00 pm

Posted on May 22 2025 - 9:51pm

Summer camp is nearly here. We will be meeting virtually at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 27 to discuss the details of summer camp. If at all possible, all scouts attending summer camp should attend.

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