Programs in a Box
Troops and girls can check out or buy Programs in a Box to help them work on new and current badges or have some Girl Scout fun. Various prices: $10 to $60 per girl. Remember meeting outlines can also be found on the VTK (Volunteer Toolkit) for free. Each box will: ♥ Outline the what, why, and how to implement the program. ♥ Offer preplanned virtual “troop meeting(s)” either using the items in the box or those you purchase on your own. These can be translated to in-person meetings. ♥ A supply list including a shopping list for common household supplies like scissors, glue, pencils, and markers. ♥ Depending on box chosen it will also include supplies
Four types of boxes to choose from:
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Download Box offers meeting plans and shopping list
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Borrow Box offers a shopping list for all non-renewable resources (including common household supplies) and includes the opportunity to borrow hard to get or expensive items such as a telescope or Goldiblox.
Purchase Box offers most items needed to complete the topic (typically a badge). Common household supplies such as scissors, glue, markers, crayons, pencils and paper would be supplied on your own. Note: If the topic is a badge; it may include instructions for kids to complete portions of badges, that cannot be done virtually, with their family (such as hosting a star party).
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Blended Box An economical option to the “Purchase Box” – it will include some harder to find program supplies or find in smaller quantities while common craft and household supplies would be purchased by the girl or troop.
Find out more about available boxes. gssgc.org/virtual or register now at
bit.ly/program-in-a-box-order-form
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