DIY KITS
DIY Kits are just that—do it yourself programs designed for leaders/advisors! We’ve done the research and prep work for you, so it’s easier to do the program with your troop! The kits are great for troop meetings, camping trips, outdoor hikes, or simply to supplement other activities. All activities are simply a "jumping off point" and are meant to be used in a flexible manner. Your girls’ interests will determine exactly how each DIY kit is used. Kits come complete with all the equipment and expensive or hard-to-find materials a troop needs to do the activities — you supply things like glue, markers, scissors and paper. To reserve a DIY Kit, contact the West Region Service Center. They can be checked out for up to three weeks, which allows time for previewing and pre-planning with the girls.
Juliette's Suitcase-A Traveling Historical Display (All Levels)
All ages learn about Girl Scouts from the past by borrowing Juliette's Suitcase. Pictures, reproduction uniforms, vintage artifacts, games, and trivia give a glimpse into Girl Scouting in the early 1900’s!
Our Council's Own Badge: Abilities Awareness (All Levels)
Do you want to learn more about the different abilities of people? This DIY Kit will help Girl Scouts feel comfortable around people with disabilities, learn how to help people with disabilities, get an idea of how it feels to have a disability, and more.
Zink The Zebra (All Levels)
Have you ever seen a zebra with spots instead of stripes? Zink is the little zebra who looks a bit different from the other zebras in the jungle. Zink’s story is one of acceptance, understanding, and learning about individual differences. The story of Zink was created by a Girl Scout named Kelly Weil who died of cancer in 1993. While fighting this disease and living with the physical changes that accompanied her treatment, she didn’t want to be treated any differently by her friends. Kelly expressed her feelings of exclusion through the character of Zink, the spotted Zebra. After her death at age eleven, her father published the story Kelly had written and created a foundation in her memory. This Zink Kit teaches lessons through activities, games, crafts, and more.
Girl Scouting In The U.S.A. (Juniors)
There’s always something new to learn about Girl Gcouting! This kit gives you all the necessary tools to complete the Girl Scouting In The USA badge. Create a Good Deed Catcher, play the Insignia Relay Race, search the U.S. for Girl Scout points of interest, and research the history of Girl Scouts in your home town. You’ll become a Girl Scout expert when you work on these badge requirements!
Check back for new Kits under construction:
Geocaching • Rocks Rock • Butterflies !
CORE PA Training Kit
The Core PA Training Kit is designed for advisors or leaders to check out and complete with a troop/group of girls and includes easy-to-follow Core Program Aide Packets and supplies needed for the training. The Core PA training is completed in approximately 4 hours; girls receive their PA pin upon completion of the training. Core PA Training Kit $5.00/Girl Includes PA Pin, packets and supplies
