Program-in-a-Box kits are available for leaders and service units to use when working with girls. A boxed program contains an activity booklet and some of the supplies you need to complete the activities in the kit. Additional materials will need to be purchased by the troop. Often, a patch is available for purchase for the girls to recognize their efforts in learning about the kit topic. Patches may be purchased through the Council Shop.

Program kits are available from the Charleston Service Center. If you are not located near the service center, contact the program department to make arrangements for delivery. Program kits may be rented for three weeks, with a maximum of two consecutive rental sessions (six weeks). Rental and deposit fees vary with each program kit. At this time, payment may only be made by cash or check. If payment is made by check, the rental and deposit fees  must be made separately (i.e. two separate checks). If the equipment is returned, without missing or damaged items, the deposit fee will be returned.

The following program kits are available for rental. Reserve a program kit today!

B.E.S.I. - Brownies Exploring Science and Insects
Rental Fee: $7.00, Deposit Fee: $15.00
This kit is designed for Girl Scout Brownies to understnad science through fun, nature-inspired activities. Girls will learn about the ladybug and explore science through experiments and activities. While learning about the ladybug, girls will develop their understanding of the insect world. Science experiments and acitivities offer creative learning techniques to help girls understand simple biological and chemical reactions. This kit will open the door to science for many girls. A patch is available for this program kit through the Council Shop.

Zink the Zebra
Rental Fee: $7.00, Deposit Fee: $15.00
The Zink the Zebra program kit will help girls understand that being different makes them special. Zink, a zebra with spots instead of stripes, teaches girls life skills such as: understanding, respect, compassion and that acceptance of others. This is a great kit to help girls connect with others in their troop. This kit contains an activity guide with 16 activities, posters, resource books and videos, a Zink the Zebra hand puppet, and much more. Included in the activity guide is an order form to order the girls their very own Zink the Zebra beannie and patch for completing the program. A patch is available for this program kit through the Council Shop.

VOICES - The Science of Food Preservation: Crocked Cabbage, Jerked Beek, and Pickled Pig's Feet
Rental Fee: $7.00, Deposit Fee: $15.00
This kit helps girls discover microbiology, chemistry, physics, sociology, politics, and history through food preservation activities. Girls explore pH, osmosis, air pressure, micro-organisms, temperature, dehydration, fermentation, and other preservation-related topics. This kit contains some of the materials necessary for the activities such as: PH paper, candy thermometer, timer, cylinders, handheld microscope, slide viewer, magnifying lens, can and bottle openers, burner kits, stock pots and plastic containers with lids. A patch is available for this program kit through the Council Shop.

VOICES - Food for Thought: The Science of Nutrition 
Rental Fee: $7.00, Deposit Fee: $15.00
In this kit, girls explore dietary recommendations, connections among food, nutrition, and culture. Girls will learn how to properly read food labels and plan for healthy eating. This kit contains some of the materials necessary for the activities such as: food coloring, paring knife, eye droppers, thermometer, burner kit, plastic containers with lids, measuring spoons/cups, and scissors. A patch is available for this program kit through the Council Shop.

VOICES - Pieces of Mine: The Mathematics of Quilting 
Rental Fee: FREE, Deposit Fee: $5.00
In this kit, girls discover the world of planar (plane) geometry, symmetry and tessellations. Through quilting, girls take a hands-on approach to mathematics, spatial sense, culture, and history. Activities include a symmetry hunt, 2-D geometry with pattern blocks, and designing quilt patterns. The kit contains some of the materials necessary for the activities such as an iron, crayons, scissors, glue sticks, cardstock, and pencils. A patch is available for this program kit through the Council Shop.

VOICES - Crafty Mathematician: Making Art through Mathematics 
Rental Fee: FREE, Deposit Fee: $5.00
This kit contains mathematical skill-building activities designed to show the mathematics in many craft activities. Girls explore Cartesian coordinates, 2-D and 3-D geometry, measurement, symmetry, and volume. Activities include making ornaments, pictures, boxes, and a kaleidoscope. The kit contains some of the materials necessary for the activities such as silver thread, tape, glue, glitter, pencils, and pens, rulers and scissors. A patch is available for this program kit through the Council Shop.

Baby Think It Over Lock-In Guide 
Rental Fee: FREE, Deposit Fee: $5.00
This program kit allows girls to gain the experience of caring for a young infant as if they were parents. The Baby Think It Over™ Lock-In Guide provides suggestions for troop facilitators (leaders) and event planners. This guide was created as a sleepover or lock-in format with activities designed to meet the needs of Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors. The guide contains games and activities that deliver the message of “Baby, Think It Over”. The night begins with the fun and excitement of getting a “baby” but results in girls learning that a baby is a big responsibility. Activities include swaps with baby themes, the buck stops here game, as well as games to played during the “baby shower”. A patch is available for this program kit through the Council Shop.

To reserve one of the kits listed below, contact your local Field Center or email program@bdgsc.org. New program kits are developed every year. When phoning or emailing requests, the following information should be included in the request:
• Name
• Service Unit
• Troop Number
• Grade Level of Troop
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Mailing Address
• Equipment Requested
• Requested Date of Pick-Up
• Estimated number of girls using equipment