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 What is the Zink the Zebra program?
Once upon a time, a zebra
named Zink lived in the Lipis jungle with her mother, her
father, and her brother, Fink. Zink was a normal zebra in
every way. She had four legs, two ears, one nose, one
mouth, one tail...and spots. Because Zink has spots, she
is treated differently by other zebras.
The story of Zink the Zebra
was written by Kelly Weil, a girl who had cancer. This
insightful story tells not about the physical pain she
experienced, but rather describes the pain she felt at being
excluded. Using cancer as a metaphor for all
differences-racial, religious, or economic, real or
perceived-the program invites participants to discover ways in
which they are more alike than different.
This troop patch program is
designed to: give girls a sense of understanding and
appreciation for individual differences; develop girls' respect
for others; teach girls compromise; practice life-long skills of
dealing with people who are perceived to be different; and
provide an opportunity for community service.
Zink Program
Materials Now Available in Check-Out Kits!
Each kit includes:
*(1) Large plush black and white zebra or puppet
*(1) White 3-ring resource binder
*(1) "Zink the Zebra: A Special Tale" picture book
*(1) "Zink the Zebra" animated DVD for younger girls
*(1) "Zink the Zebra" stage play DVD for older girls
*(6) Each: blue zebra beanies, green zebra beanies, yellow
zebra beanies, red zebra beanies
Zink kits may be
checked out for one month. A $25.00 deposit is required at
check out, cash or check. (Troop credit or cookie dough
may NOT be used for deposit). Deposits will be held until
designated due date, and returned if the kit is complete and
undamaged.
Beanies and patches
may be purchased for the girls in your troop for a price of
$6.00 (both patch and beanie).
Contact the Council
office at 218-726-4710 for more information.
All the Zink the
Zebra program materials may be purchased at the Northern Pine
Council Girl Scout Shop.
Keep in mind, you
can use your troop credit earned during the cookie sale to
purchase Zink the Zebra program materials. |
