Swaps Basics
Swaps should:
Tell something about the givers or their group. (Girls may include their address or email information so others can write to them.)
Represent the givers' country, community, or local Girl Scout council.
Tips for Swaps Givers
Girls should:
Think about the kind of swap they would like to receive from someone else.
Try not to spend a lot of money. Consider making something from donated or recycled material.
Be creative, and take time to make hand-crafted swaps. (Include directions for making the swap if it is a craft project that can be replicated.)
Try to have one swap for each event participant and staff member.
Plan ahead so there's time to make the swaps.
Make swaps that can be worn, used, or displayed.
Make swaps portable. Remember: Swaps must be carried to the event, where other girls will be carrying them away.
Place the swaps you are giving away in a gallon size ziploc baggie and have another gallon size ziploc baggie for the swaps you will be receiving.
What to Do With Swaps
Girls can:
Keep swaps in a memory box or shadow box.
Put pins and patches on a hat or jacket.
Swap Safety and Etiquette
Girls should:
Never refuse to swap with another person.
Swap face-to-face
Avoid using glass and sharp objects in swaps.
Do not use food products
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