Rewards Program

Participating in the Rewards Programs
is a great opportunity to support GA!

  • What are GA Rewards Programs? The Rewards Programs result from alliances formed between the Germantown Academy Parents’ Committee and various local, regional and national businesses.  Through these alliances, monetary rewards are earned for Germantown Academy. Over $12,000 was raised through the Rewards Programs in 2011-12.
  • How do these Programs work? Monetary rewards are earned for GA based on purchases made by parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of GA at select businesses or through select websites. 
  • What type of items do I have to purchase?  Any purchase made at GIANT grocery store or TARGET is eligible.  Any GA uniforms or GA gear purchased at Flynn and O’Hara, Blue Star Marketing, Lands End, or Olly Shoes results in donations to Germantown Academy from these retailers.
  • Are there any other programs offered?  Yes, the Rewards Committee also organizes shopping days/opportunities with local businesses such as Learning Express, Rhoads Garden and Fred Straub Jewelers where purchases result in donations to GA. These programs are advertised throughout the school year with flyers and e-blasts.
  • What is the buzz about Recycling?  The Rewards Committee also runs Recycling Drives throughout the school year where you can dispose of unwanted electronics equipment.  The items are recycled/resold resulting in earnings for GA.

    Read on to learn more about participating!
Uniform Options
  • LANDS' END
    Every purchase of GA uniforms and GA Gear from Lands’ End will result in a donation of up to 3% of the purchase amount to Germantown Academy.  Please remember to provide the preferred school code (900099763) before completing your phone order or Internet order at www.landsend.com/germantownacademy
  • FLYNN & O’HARA (formerly Rose Uniforms)
    Rose Uniforms has merged with Flynn and O’Hara and will continue providing quality merchandise to the GA community.  Every purchase from their Spring House location or from their website (www.flynnohara.com) will result in a donation of 10% of the purchase amount to Germantown Academy.  Just specify that you are shopping for GA uniform or GA gear when placing your order.
  • OLLY SHOES (primarily for Lower School students)
    Buy your children’s school shoes at Olly shoe stores (2 nearest locations in Plymouth Meeting and North Wales) and Germantown Academy will receive 10% of all school shoe purchases.  Offer applies to school shoes, socks and tights consistent with GA Lower School uniform guidelines.  Just mention Germantown Academy when making your purchase. For more information go to www.ollyshoes.com
  • BLUE STAR MARKETING
    Blue Star is now offering GA Gear and will donate a portion of each sale to Germantown Academy.    Polo shirts, oxfords and sweatshirts are available at www.shopgagear.promoshop.com or by calling 215-886-4002 ext. 23 or by emailing
Shopping Options
  • GIANT-A+ for schools
    Giant Food Stores offers a program from October to March each year.  Obtain a GIANT card and register it online at www.giantfoodstores.com/aplus using GA school number 05913. Or send your name and card number to Cara Jones at and she will register your card for you.  Shop as usual and be sure to use your card at check out to accrue points for GA.
  • TARGET-Take Charge of Education
    If you have a Target Red Card, Target Visa Card or Target Debit Card, your purchases at Target (and elsewhere with the Visa and Debit cards) will result in a donation to GA.  Just register your card to support GA (School Code-15393) by calling 1-800-316-6142 or go to www. secure.target.com/redcard/tcoe/home

    Don’t have a Target card? Consider signing up and register for GA (School Code-15393) at the same time.  Added bonus is that when using a Target card at Target, you always receive 5% off of all purchases. You save and GA gains!
  • FRED STRAUB JEWELERS
    Fred Straub Jewelers offers a variety of GA logo items including frames, charms, tie tacks and lapel pins in sterling silver and gold. A percentage of each sale is donated back to Germantown Academy.  Visit their website at www.fredhstraub.com

    Items will occasionally be offered for sale at PC meetings and special events.
  • SPECIAL SHOPPING EVENTS
    Throughout the school year, special shopping events will be held at local retailers. Holiday shopping events are planned for Learning Express and The Rhoads Garden. A percentage of the proceeds from these events will be donated to Germantown Academy. These events will be promoted through flyers and emails.
Internet Search and Shopping Options
  • SHOP GA
    Earn monetary rewards for Germantown Academy by starting your online shopping at www.shopga.net.  This portal provides access to over 2500 online stores.  Every purchase made through www.shopga.net results in a percentage donated back to GA.  You can also purchase products offered by Market America through this portal. These purchases result in even more rewards for GA.   In addition, you can personally earn 2-35% cash back on all qualified purchases.

    Please visit www.shopga.net and register as a preferred customer using shopga@germantownacademy.org when asked who referred you to the site.

    For more information contact Denise Hermany at or click on the SHOP GA link on the Rewards Page.
  • GOODSEARCH
    Use www.goodsearch.com as your search engine when you search on the web. To get started, go to www.goodsearch.com and select Germantown Academy from the list of charities to benefit your search.  Then every time that you start a search from www.goodsearch.com a donation will be made to GA. 
  • GOODSHOP
    When shopping on the web, use www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx as your search engine. Just go to the site and select Germantown Academy from the list of charities to benefit your shopping.  Then you can access the sites of hundreds of retailers who will donate a portion of your purchase to Germantown Academy. 

Recycling Drives

The Rewards Committee will be organizing recycling drives throughout the school year.  Donate your unwanted electronic equipment (cameras, cell phones, iPods, video cameras, computers, printer cartridges, etc.) to Germantown Academy for recycling.  The benefits are twofold; the effort is environmentally responsible plus the items are sorted, refurbished and often sold to earn revenue for Germantown Academy.  Look for flyers and emails advertising more information and dates for these events.

For more information or questions about these programs contact Cara Jones at