SWAPS - Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere
SWAPS - Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere by Cassie R. My earliest experience with Girl Scout SWAPS was in second grade when my Brownie Troop went Association camping at Camp Blue Bay . I remember seeing older Girl Scouts trading little hand-made pins with other Girl Scouts, almost like trading baseball cards only instead girls would trade hand-made mementos that shared information about themselves. They would share and exchange these gifts with friends and sisters, building a bond with Girl Scouting as the common thread. These pins came in all shape, sizes and colors; in unique and creative designs. I remember wanting to swap as many SWAPS as I could, gathering tons of new Girl Scout friendships. SWAPS (aka "S pecial Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere" ) are small mementos which are handmade and represent the girl, her country, her community, or her background. SWAPS often have a little note or tag attached to them tha...