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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.

Philmont 2025 Corner

Posted on Jun 6 2025 - 12:17am

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.

Troop 8 Newsletters

Posted on Jun 6 2025 - 12:12am

"Communications MB" folder has been renamed to "Troop 8 Newsletters" Going forward, the Troop Historian (a scout leadership position) will be responsible for creating new entries for each troop outing. Mr. Scott Wunsch be assisting that scout with preparing the articles.

Verifying BT8 - Summer Camp Registration - TIME SENSITIVE

Posted on Jun 5 2025 - 11:40pm

Parents and Scouts -

For a variety of reasons, summer camp registration has been challenging this year. We are sharing this list in an effort to be certain that we have an accurate registration. All parents and scouts should review the list below to ensure that Scouts who are expecting to attending Summer Camp from June 22-28 are listed below.

2026 Sea Base High Adventure

Posted on May 30 2025 - 1:07am

Troop 8 will be heading on TWO Sea Base adventures in the summer of 2026! Scouts who will be 13+ can sign up for one or both of these adventures! A deposit is required to secure your spot.

Whitewater Rafting Outing (May 31-Jun1)

Posted on May 22 2025 - 9:49pm

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

Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge Session Sign Up

Posted on May 22 2025 - 9:47pm

Scouts interested in working on the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge should sign up now for this one hour introduction to the elements and requirements of the badge. We will cover the general structure and role of local government and share other resources that should help you complete the badge requirements.

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