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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.

Volunteer Opportunity: support a water table at the Montgomery County Road Runners’ trail race March 28th, 7 to 9:30am

Posted on Jan 22 2026 - 9:49pm

Troop 8 will support a water table at the Montgomery County Road Runners’ trail race on Saturday, March 28th, 7 to 9:30 am.

Pack 460's Pinewood Derby on Jan 31st, 2-5 pm

Posted on Jan 22 2026 - 9:43pm

Please consider supporting Pack 460's Pinewood Derby on Jan 31st, 2-5 pm, at Holy Redeemer School Gym (9715 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD).

The Pack could use 1-2 older Scouts to help run cars back and forth and in other ways during the event. Scouts younger than 14 should bring a parent to the event. Interested Scouts can register through the BT8 website.

Hiking trip on the Potomac - Dec 13-14

Posted on Dec 4 2025 - 7:22pm

We are headed to the nearby Marsden Tract on the Potomac for a quick hiking and camping adventure. Please sign up this weekend (by 12/7/2025) to help us plan.

Ski Outing @ Canaan Valley Resort - Jan 9-11, 2026 - UPDATE

Posted on Dec 4 2025 - 7:21pm

Hello Troop 8 Families,

I hope you are as excited about frozen weather as I am! Our Troop ski trip to Canaan Valley Resort is set for Friday, January 9-11. Here are a few key details:

Scouting.org MEMBER RENEWAL

Posted on Dec 4 2025 - 7:20pm

Hello Scouts and family,

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving break.

As mentioned a few weeks ago, most Scouts and many adult leaders will need to renew their Scouting.org membership which will expire on 12/31/2025. It is extremely important that this is renewed in a timely manner as this is what tracks your kids and shows Scouting.org your child has been active in Scouting. We have approximately 50 scouts and 14 adult leaders that need to renew their membership.

Service Opportunities

Posted on Dec 3 2025 - 12:31am

Thanks to our Scouts and families for supporting our Troop's service opportunities this fall. The Troop will continue to organize events in the spring.

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