Most Destinations are held within the United States, though each year there are trips abroad, such as to allow participants to be part of the US delegation to another country's national jamboree, or a World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) World Centre.
[4] They generally fall into one of six categories: international, outdoors, science, people, apprenticeships, or getaways.
In order to be considered for a trip, girls had to fill out an application, find references, and have an interview.
The home address is also written on it, because SWAPs are meant to be traded with others as a way to remember people met while easily passing on contact information.
Extra SWAPs can also be left at some locations, such as World Centers, for future travellers to find.