Operation Christmas Child: Group Information

Operation Christmas Child encourages

Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
4-H Clubs
Athletic Teams
Key Clubs, etc.

to participate in Operation Christmas Child. There are many things groups can do to be involved and make a difference in the lives of needy children around the world. Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling….

1. Have each member pack a shoe box.

2. Host a packing party. This can be done with your neighbors, your troop, your service unit, your school, your church - just pick a group of people and have everyone bring items for the boxes and later drop off the filled boxes at a Drop Off Location.

3. Work with a Senior Center in your area to help the residents pack their boxes. Then offer to take the boxes to a Drop Off Locations

4. Check with your neighboring churches to see if they already pack boxes. Help at their packing party.

5. Work at a relay center. (Must be at least 13 years old.) Click here to see where the relay center is for your area.

6. Make some of the items for your boxes. You can make hats, washing mitts and mittens. Be creative!

Groups can purchase participation patches. Click here to order.

Thank you for participating in Operation Christmas Child and giving a child in need the gift of love this Christmas!