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Grab 'n Go Resources

Troops can reserve Grab ‘n Go kits up to one year in advance, and can rent a kit for up to 3 weeks. To rent these resources fill out the  form (below) and submit it to your Membership Associate. Kits are available at every GSHPA Service Center upon reservation. A $25 deposit fee* is collected prior to kit use, the deposit fee will be refunded after the Grab ‘n Go kit is returned. (*except the Geocaching kit requires a $75 deposit, not $25) A rental fee must be paid in addition to the deposit. See the kit description below for the rental fee amount.

After completing the required activities, Girl Scouts can purchase the earned badges at GSHPA Council Store or online, shop.gshpa.org/store.

Please call 1.800.692.7816 for all Grab ‘n Go kit questions.

Grab n' Go Reservation Form | PDF


Archives Kit


 
 
 
 
 

Step back in time and play dress up with the different Girl Scouts Uniforms. This kit will allow you to put on a fashion show for your troop and community. Girls also have the option of participating in a parade wearing one of the uniforms while riding on a float. This is also the perfect kit when your troop is having a special flag ceremony.
 
AGE LEVEL: All age levels
 
EARNED BADGE: This kit can assist Daisies earning the Vi Petal, Brownies earning the Brownie Girl Scout Way badge, Juniors earning Playing the Past badge, Cadettes earning Cadette Girl Scout Way badge, Seniors earning the Senior Girl Scout Way badge, and Ambassadors earning the Ambassador Girl Scout Way badge.
 
RENTAL FEE: $5 per kit

 

 Baby Sitting 101 Kit


This kit is a four-hour training course that will not only prepare girls for babysitting for the first time but also help girls get their business started, organize their tote bag, playtime ideas for all ages, understanding the likes and dislikes of children, and solutions to the most common problems a babysitter may face. This kit includes a student book, patch, and a official babysitting card for each girl to keep.
 
AGE LEVEL: Juniors and Cadettes
 
RENTAL FEE: $8 per girl (each girl receives items to keep)

 

 Geocaching 101 Kit


This kit will allow girls to participate in scavenger hunts for caches (mini-treasures) located in their community. Girls will have an opportunity to have fun while learning about the high-tech navigation of GPS. Caches are also located on all of our camp properties so girls can explore this unique sport while troop camping.
 
AGE LEVEL: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
 
EARNED BADGE: This kit can assist in Brownies earning the Letterboxer badge and the hiker badge, Juniors earning the Geocacher badge, Cadettes earning the trailblazing badge, and Seniors earning the Adventurer badge.
 
RENTAL FEE: $10 per kit

 

 Heritage Discovery Kit


 
 
 
 


Do you love history? This kit will allow you to look back to the beginning of Girl Scout time. Each grade level kit offers something different. Girls may learn about semaphore flags, watch a silent movie, and learn about some fascinating women of the past.
 
AGE LEVEL: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors
 
EARNED BADGE: This kit can aid in girls in grade levels; Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador earning the Girl Scout Way badge for their grade level.
 
RENTAL FEE: $5 per kit


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