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We are based in the Chevy Chase / Bethesda / Kensington region of Maryland and provide opportunities for boys 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've been around since 1919 and our sponsoring organization is The Westlake-Troop 8 BSA Memorial Foundation. William Westlake was a 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 Girls Troop 8, and the Westlake Foundation, please visit our public website. This operational website is for our BT8 members and access is largely restricted.

May Philmont Shakedown (May 17-18)

Posted on May 15 2025 - 9:15pm

There's a chance of rain / thunderstorms on Saturday but it should still be around 77 degrees. Make sure to bring your rain jacket, rain pants and pack cover.

Whitewater Rafting Outing (May 31-Jun1)

Posted on May 15 2025 - 9:12pm

Troop families - all this rain is going to make the river trip an exciting one. We need our final numbers and have a few spots left.

Please signup by EOD Sunday May 18th, 2025

Philmont 2025 Corner

Posted on May 15 2025 - 9:08pm

This announcement will include weekly updates in the run up to the Philmont High Adventure camp in July 2025. Posts will be in reverse chronological order.

New Payment Option: Zelle

Posted on May 1 2025 - 11:57pm

Troop 8 Treasurer, Ben Steves, observed that the Troop pays a significant fee to PayPal especially for higher priced outings, like summer camps, high adventure, etc., He worked with the bank to enable Zelle payments to the troop account - there is no fee charged to you (payer) or to Troop 8 (payee).

Eagle Court of Honor: Matthew Apgood, Nikhil Hotha, and Steven Herndon

Posted on Apr 17 2025 - 9:13pm

Troop Families - Please RSVP for this event using the link below. Thanks!

An Eagle Court of Honor celebrating the achievements of Matthew Apgood, Steven Herndon, and Nikhil Hotha will be held at Harlow Hall - North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kensington Pkwy, Chevy Chase, MD on May 10, 2025 from 5-7 pm.

FINAL CALL FOR SUMMER CAMP

Posted on Apr 10 2025 - 11:53pm

BT8 is working to finalize our summer camp registration by April 15. We are over capacity for the site we reserved, and as such we have a short wait list that we are trying to accommodate.

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