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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
Girl Scout Family News Volume 3 – 11/26/25
Is your Girl Scout ready for fun and learning? Get ready for the Cookie Program! It’s 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.
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.
Girl Cookie Packet Mailing — Coming January
Girl Scouts that register for the 2025–2026 membership year will receive a Cookie Program packet in early January. Each packet includes essential tools like a cookie order card, Family Guide, rewards flyer and more.
You and your Girl Scout are invited to the Cookie Kickoff!
Join other Girl Scout Families 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
Girl Scout Family News Volume 4 – 12/3/25
Get ready for the Cookie Program! It’s 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.
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.
Ready to learn more?
Girl Scout families can learn more about their role in supporting their Girl Scout during the Cookie Program by visiting the Cookie Program site. Visit gscookiesetc.org/cookies/parents to find resources for the family and your Girl Scout.
Caregivers participating in the Cookie Program
To help Caregivers get ready for the Cookie Program, take this brief and informative Caregiver training. Taking this training helps support your Girl Scout’s Troop Cookie Coordintator.
Girl Rewards
Did you know your Girl Scout can earn rewards during the Cookie Program? Yes! Share the Girl Rewards flyer with your Girl Scout. Select the rewards your Girl Scout wants to earn on the Parent Responsibility Form and make sure to turn it into your Girl Scout’s Troop Cookie Coordinator/Juliette Cookie Coordinator.
Important dates to remember:
- January – Girl Cookie mailing packets go out
- 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
Girl Scout Family News Volume 5 – 12/10/25
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.
Ready to learn more?
Girl Scout families can learn more about their role in supporting their Girl Scout during the Cookie Program by visiting the Cookie Program site. Visit gscookiesetc.org/cookies/parents to find resources for the family and your Girl Scout.
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.
- NEW: The Juliette Family Guide is now available on the gscookiesetc.org website. The Juliette Family Guide has everything you need to get started in The Cookie Program.
Caregivers participating in the Cookie Program
Caregivers should take this brief and informative Caregiver training. Taking this training helps support your Girl Scout’s Troop Cookie Coordintator.
Girl Rewards
Did you know your Girl Scout can earn rewards during the Cookie Program? Yes! Share the Girl Rewards flyer with your Girl Scout. Select the rewards your Girl Scout wants to earn and pencil in the Reward Experiences in on your calendar.
Important dates to remember:
- January – Girl Cookie mailing packets go out
- 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
Girl Scout Family News Volume 6 – 12/17/25
Girl Scout families can learn more about their role in supporting their Girl Scout during the Cookie Program by visiting the Cookie Program site. Visit gscookiesetc.org/cookies/parents to find resources for the family and your Girl Scout.
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.
- NEW: The Juliette Family Guide is now available on the gscookiesetc.org website. The Juliette Family Guide has everything you need to get started in The Cookie Program.
- NEW: The Spanish Family Guide is now available on the gscookiesetc.org site. Click here to review it.
Caregivers participating in the Cookie Program
Caregivers should take this brief and informative Caregiver training. Taking this training helps support your Girl Scout’s Troop Cookie Coordintator.
Girl Rewards
Did you know your Girl Scout can earn rewards during the Cookie Program? Yes! Share the Girl Rewards flyer with your Girl Scout. Select the rewards your Girl Scout wants to earn and pencil in the Reward Experiences in on your calendar.
Important dates to remember:
- January – Girl Cookie mailing packets go out
- January 2 – Digital Cookie registration emails go out to caregivers
- 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
Girl Scout Family News Volume 7 – 1/7/26
Welcome to the New Year!
Girl Scout families can learn more about their role in supporting their Girl Scout during the Cookie Program by visiting the Cookie Program site. Visit gscookiesetc.org/cookies/parents to find resources for the family and your Girl Scout.
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.
- NEW: The Juliette Family Guide is now available on the gscookiesetc.org website. The Juliette Family Guide has everything you need to get started in The Cookie Program.
- NEW: The Spanish Family Guide is now available on the gscookiesetc.org site. Click here to review it.
Caregivers participating in the Cookie Program
Caregivers should take this brief and informative Caregiver training. Taking this training helps support your Girl Scout’s Troop Cookie Coordintator.
Girl Rewards
Did you know your Girl Scout can earn rewards during the Cookie Program? Yes! Share the Girl Rewards flyer with your Girl Scout. Select the rewards your Girl Scout wants to earn and pencil in the Reward Experiences in on your calendar.
Important dates to remember:
- January – Girl Cookie mailing packets go out
- January 2 – Digital Cookie registration emails go out to caregivers
- January 6 – Cookie Pre-orders Begin
- January 11- Cookie Kickoff Event
- 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
Girl Scout Family News Volume 8 – 1/14/26
Girl Scout families can learn more about their role in supporting their Girl Scout during the Cookie Program by visiting the Cookie Program site. Visit gscookiesetc.org/cookies/parents to find resources for the family and your Girl Scout.
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.
Digital Cookie
This platform is made specifically for your Girl Scout to run their Cookie Business with your help and guidance. Have questions? Check out the tip sheets and video tutorials on our Digital Cookie Page under the Caregiver menu for helpful information.
Digital Cookie – Cookie Program
Caregivers participating in the Cookie Program
Caregivers should take this brief and informative Caregiver training. Taking this training helps support your Girl Scout’s Troop Cookie Coordintator.
Girl Rewards
Did you know your Girl Scout can earn rewards during the Cookie Program? Yes! Share the Girl Rewards flyer with your Girl Scout. Select the rewards your Girl Scout wants to earn and pencil in the Reward Experiences in on your calendar.
Important dates to remember:
- 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
Girl Scout Family News Volume 10 – 1/28/26
It’s in-hand cookies time!
Did you know that when your Girl Scout participates in the Cookie Program, she learns impactful skills? It’s true! Your Girl Scout will learn the 5 Skills and these tools will help her succeed in school and her future career. Visit gscookiesetc.org/cookies/parents to find resources for the family and your Girl Scout.
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.
Digital Cookie
This platform is made specifically for your Girl Scout to run their Cookie Business with your help and guidance. Have questions? Check out the tip sheets and video tutorials on our Digital Cookie Page under the Caregiver menu for helpful information.
Digital Cookie – Cookie Program
Caregivers participating in the Cookie Program
Caregivers should take this brief and informative Adult Booth Sale training if their Girl Scout will be participating in Cookie Booths starting February 6. Taking this training helps support your Girl Scout and her success at booths.
Girl Rewards
Did you know your Girl Scout can earn rewards during the Cookie Program? Yes! Share the Girl Rewards flyer with your Girl Scout. Select the rewards your Girl Scout wants to earn and pencil in the Reward Experiences in on your calendar.
Important dates to remember:
- January 25 – Cookie In-hand Sales Begin
- February 6 – Booth Sales Begin
- March 15 – Cookie Program Ends
- April – June – Reward Experiences and Distribution
Girl Scout Family News Volume 11 – 2/4/26
Cookie Booths start this weekend!
Help your Girl Scout(s) get ready for a great weekend ahead.
Theres so many resources on the Product Program website under the Girl Scout page. These resources include flyers to have at booths, Cookie Share receipts for customers, a Cookie Pitch card to help your Girl Scout improve her cookie pitch and so much more! Check out some of these resources below:
Caregivers participating in the Cookie Booths
Caregivers should take this brief and informative Adult Booth Sale training if their Girl Scout will be participating in Cookie Booths starting February 6. Taking this training helps support your Girl Scout and her success at booths.
Digital Cookie
This platform is made specifically for your Girl Scout to run their Cookie Business with your help and guidance. Have questions? Check out the tip sheets and video tutorials on our Digital Cookie Page under the Caregiver menu for helpful information.
Digital Cookie – Cookie Program
Girl Rewards
Did you know your Girl Scout can earn rewards during the Cookie Program? Yes! Share the Girl Rewards flyer with your Girl Scout. Select the rewards your Girl Scout wants to earn and pencil in the Reward Experiences in on your calendar.
Important dates to remember:
- February 6 – Booth Sales Begin
- March 15 – Cookie Program Ends
- April – June – Reward Experiences and Distribution
Girl Scout Family News Volume 12 – 2/11/26
Girl Scout families are shining this Cookie Program, way to go! We saw so many Cookie Booths during the first weekend of boothing.
Here are some resources to help you at your Cookie Booths:
Click here to see more!
Do you need more cookies? Contact your Troop Cookie Coordinator (TCC) and they will assist you in getting more cookies. Remember, any cash collected for cookies already delivered must be submitted to your Troop Cookie Coordinator before they can release more cookies.
Digital Cookie Questions? We have a full page of Digital Cookie tip sheets to help everyone including video tutorials. You can also visit the FAQ page on Digital Cookie for more information. Can’t find what you are looking for? Email customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.
Dates to Remember:
- March 16, 2025 – Cookie Program ends
- April-June 2025 – Reward Experiences and Rewards Distribution
Stellar Seller
Did you know you can nominate your Girl Scout for the Stellar Seller Contest? Tell us about your STELLAR SKILL by entering the STELLAR SKILLS Cookie Program contest! FIVE Girl Scouts, one for each of the 5-skill, will be chosen for the STELLAR way each Girl Scout shows how the Cookie Program helped develop her business skill! Enter your Stellar Skills story by March 31, 2025.
Questions? Contact your Troop Cookie Coordinator or email GSOC Staff at: Customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.