PP Zink the Zebra

program	Zink the Zebra · Program in a Box
description	Kelly Weil, an 11-year-old who had cancer, wrote the story of Zink the Zebra to help kids understand that sick children need friends, too. Girls will learn about cancer and get ideas for service projects to help children who are ill. This program was developed by Girl Scouts of Milwaukee and is used all over the country. Activities include reading and discussion of the book and discussion about the author and her illness. Girls will create a story book, and the box includes suggestions for service projects. Guided roleplay teaches tolerance for and appreciation of people’s differences. The program links to level badges. There is info about cancer to help the facilitator to guide discussion and answer questions with sensitivity. A patch and a beanbag zebra are available for $5pg (includes both), and the program suggests ways to incorporate them into the experience.
reserve	Your troop can borrow this packaged program, which contains everything needed to run it during your meetings, including instructions, activities, sample projects, shopping lists for materials and explanations of the purpose and results you should expect. The leadership team conducts the program at their own pace, so it is perfectly suited to the level and abilities of the girls. The program is available on loan, free of charge, from the Service Center. If you notify us ahead of time, we can deliver to your next Service Unit meeting. To reserve, submit an online request form, or email Lola Furtado.