Cookie News updates will begin prior to the Cookie Program and continue during and after the program.
The news will feature timely updates, reminders, and important announcements throughout the season tailored just for you.
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Girl Scout Family News Volume 1 – 11/12/25
Welcome to the 2026 Cookie Program! The Cookie Program is a fun, and rewarding experience to help Girl Scout troops earn money while building their financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.
Girl Scouts of all ages build self-confidence and develop valuable business skills- such as goal setting, money management, and business ethics- while earning badges, patches, and prizes along the way. Many troops use cookie funds to support activities, Take Action projects, and field trips.
Cookie Program Girl Mailing Coming in January
In early January, all girls who are registered for the 2025-2026 Girl Scout Membership year by early December 2025 will receive their own Cookie Program packet with all the essential tools for a successful Cookie Program that includes a cookie order card, a Cookie Family Guide, Girl Rewards flyer, and more! The Girl Scout Cookie Program begins with online selling and preorder taking on January 6, 2026. If your Girl Scout doesn’t receive her packet by January 9, 2026 email customercare@girlscoutsoc.org with the subject line “Girl Cookie Mailing”.
You’re invited! 2026 Cookie Kickoff
Come and join sister Girl Scouts at the annual Cookie Kickoff to jump start a great cookie season! Learn about the Girl Scout Cookie program, discover new and proven cookie selling techniques, participate in activities and more! The Cookie Kickoff is for everyone! Juliettes, troops, leaders, families, parent/girl teams, and volunteers. The in-person event will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Register today!
Juliettes
Juliettes will have the opportunity to earn funds to support their favorite Girl Scout activities and participate in parent/daughter booth sales.
How can Juliettes participate in the Cookie Program?
Opt in to the Juliette Cookies Product Program Series: This will add her to the Juliette Cookie Product Program Series roster. Once your Juliette submits her opt-in form, the Council Product Program Team will connect your Juliette with a Juliette Coordinator who will support your Juliette during the Cookie Program.
Girl Scout Family News Volume 2 – 11/19/25
The Cookie Program is a fun and rewarding way for Girl Scouts to build financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills while earning funds for their troop and Girl Scout activities.
Girl Cookie Packet Mailing — Coming January
Girls registered for the 2025–2026 membership year will receive their Cookie Program packet in early January. Each packet includes essential tools like the order card, Family Guide, rewards flyer and more.
Juliettes can join the fun, too!
Juliettes are welcome to participate in the Cookie Program by opting in. They’ll receive the same program materials and connect with their own Cookie Program Juliette Coordinator.
You and your Girl Scout are invited to the Cookie Kickoff!
Come and join sister Girl Scouts at the 2026 Cookie Kickoff to jump start a great cookie season! Learn about the Girl Scout Cookie program, discover new and proven cookie selling techniques, participate in activity booths, and more! The Cookie Kickoff is for everyone! Juliettes, troops, leaders, families, parent/girl teams, and volunteers. The in-person event will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Important dates to remember:
- January 6 – Cookie Pre-orders Begin
- January 11- Cookie Kickoff Event – Register at www.girlscoutsoc.org/kickoff
- January 23-25- Cookie Distribution to Troops
- January 25 – Cookie In-hand Sales Begin
- February 6 – Booth Sales Begin
- March 15 – Cookie Program Ends
- April – June – Reward Experiences and Distribution