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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.

Ski Trip: Your Essential Guide

Posted on Feb 6 2025 - 11:35pm

Ski Trip Attendees:

The Troop Ski Trip starts Friday! Please read through the final details carefully.

Carpools: If you are part of a carpool you will receive instructions soon. We will be meeting at driver's addresses. Be aware that you may need to plan for dinner, either bringing bag dinner or stopping along the way. Confirm with your driver. Carpool link

Service Opportunity: Invasive Plant Removal at Carter Barron Feb 22nd

Posted on Feb 6 2025 - 11:19pm

Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service will host an invasive cleanup in Rock Creek Park on Saturday, Feb 22nd, 10 am to 12 noon (see here for details). Rank and SSL hours available.

February shakedown for the Philmont Crews - Feb 14-16

Posted on Jan 30 2025 - 10:14pm

The Philmont Crews will be going to Airville, Pennsylvania for a shakedown on February 14 - February 16. We plan to leave Friday after school and will return Sunday morning. We'll be staying at a heated bunkhouse. On this outing we will be focusing on having the right gear and breaking in some of our newer gear. Please make sure to follow the specific packing list attached. We will be hiking 6-9 miles on Saturday and Sunday. We will be cooking outside, just like we will at Philmont!

Pack 460 Pinewood Derby - Feb 1, 2025

Posted on Jan 27 2025 - 9:34am

Pack 460 will host their Pinewood Derby on Feb 1st at Holy Redeemer and could use some volunteer support! Volunteer spots are open to help support the race on Feb 1st and help set up the night before. SSL hours are available.

Communications Merit Badge - Newletters, Meetings: Feb 3, Feb 12, 2025

Posted on Jan 23 2025 - 10:34pm

For Communications merit badge scouts are writing newsletter articles about troop outings, you can find their submissions in the Merit Badge > Communication MB Folder

Happy Holidays!

Posted on Dec 20 2024 - 1:24am

Happy Holidays, Troop 8! May this season bring you joy, adventure, and time to reflect on the Scout Oath and Law. Let’s carry the spirit of kindness and service into the new year.

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