S.W.A.P.'s:
SWAPS:
"Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere"
- or -
"Shared With A Pal"
Having girls exchange SWAPs is a fun way to get them to interact and seek each other out. If you plan to incorporate SWAPs into your event, be sure to give troops information about the activity enough time before the event that they can make and prepare SWAPs to bring.
SWAP IDEAS:
http://www.topsinswaps.com/
http://myswapscollection.com/
http://www.scoutmom.net/swaps/
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Girl+Scout+SWAPS
Brief History:
“SWAPS" can trace their roots to POTLATCH, the Native American custom of a ceremonial distribution of gifts. They were introduced to Girl Scouting/Girl Guiding as a way to meet one another. The swaps were traded and a conversation would result from explaining the swap. Many of these "SWAPS" started long friendships that lasted although the two swappers may have
lived in different countries. A SWAP is usually, but not always, a small homemade item that represents the person, their community, or their background.
SWAP Etiquette:
· Never refuse to swap with another person.
· Avoid using glass and sharp objects in swaps. (Closable pins are fine).
· Follow all Safety-Wise guidelines.
· Avoid using food products, unless they are individually wrapped.
· Always use the SWAP process to learn about the other person.
SWAP KITS FOR PURCHASE
http://swaps4less.ecrater.com/
http://www.makingfriends.com/scouts/swap_scouts_kits.htm
http://swaps-a-lot.ecrater.com/
Fabric SWAP Necklace:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Scout-Fabric-Swap-Necklace/
"Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere"
- or -
"Shared With A Pal"
Having girls exchange SWAPs is a fun way to get them to interact and seek each other out. If you plan to incorporate SWAPs into your event, be sure to give troops information about the activity enough time before the event that they can make and prepare SWAPs to bring.
SWAP IDEAS:
http://www.topsinswaps.com/
http://myswapscollection.com/
http://www.scoutmom.net/swaps/
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Girl+Scout+SWAPS
Brief History:
“SWAPS" can trace their roots to POTLATCH, the Native American custom of a ceremonial distribution of gifts. They were introduced to Girl Scouting/Girl Guiding as a way to meet one another. The swaps were traded and a conversation would result from explaining the swap. Many of these "SWAPS" started long friendships that lasted although the two swappers may have
lived in different countries. A SWAP is usually, but not always, a small homemade item that represents the person, their community, or their background.
SWAP Etiquette:
· Never refuse to swap with another person.
· Avoid using glass and sharp objects in swaps. (Closable pins are fine).
· Follow all Safety-Wise guidelines.
· Avoid using food products, unless they are individually wrapped.
· Always use the SWAP process to learn about the other person.
SWAP KITS FOR PURCHASE
http://swaps4less.ecrater.com/
http://www.makingfriends.com/scouts/swap_scouts_kits.htm
http://swaps-a-lot.ecrater.com/
Fabric SWAP Necklace:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Scout-Fabric-Swap-Necklace/