Girl Scout Family News

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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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.

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.  

Register today! 

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 

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.  

Register today! 

Important dates to remember: 

  • January 6 – Cookie Pre-orders Begin  
  • 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 

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 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 

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 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 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 

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 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 

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

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 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. 

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend! 
Customers can celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend with 50% off shipping on orders of 9 or more packages (excludes cookie donations). Promo begins 2/21/26 and runs through 11:59 pm on 2/21/26. Customers will receive 50% off applicable shipping fees. Emails through digital cookie starting on 2/21/26 will advertise the promotion.  

Stellar Skills
Did your Girl Scout exceed in showcasing a Stellar Skill during the Cookie Program? Whether it’s Goal Setting, Money Management, Decision Making, Business Ethics, or People Skills, we want to hear about it! At least 5 Girl Scouts will be selected as winners, and they’ll be invited to the All Star Ceremony on May 21, 2026,  at the House of Blues where they’ll celebrate their achievements with cheering, delicious food, and amazing entertainment! 

Bonus Cookie Reward Experience – March 8, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks want to celebrate the achievements of Girl Scouts of Orange County cookie sellers! To qualify for this bonus incentive, girls must have sold 1,000+ packages and the cookies must be allocated to the Girl Scout in ABC Smart Cookies by February 25, 2026. View more details. 

 2026 Reward Experience Save the Date
Dates are published for the 2026 reward experiences! Please mark your calendar and be sure to note any important dates for your top cookie entrepreneurs. Girl Scouts must attend the reward experience on the listed date to receive any associated items. If they cannot attend, they should select the alternative reward at that level.  (Experiences with two dates indicate there is an option to choose either date.) Please see the 2026 Cookie Program Reward Experiences flyer to save these important dates! 

 

 

Want to join the Cookie Program? It’s not too late! Reach out today, you can contact your Troop Leader or email customercare@girlscoutsoc.org for more information. 

Do you need more cookies?  Contact your Troop Cookie Coordinator 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. 

Stellar Skills
Did your Girl Scout exceed in showcasing a Stellar Skill during the Cookie Program? Whether it’s Goal Setting, Money Management, Decision Making, Business Ethics, or People Skills, we want to hear about it! At least 5 Girl Scouts will be selected as winners, and they’ll be invited to the All Star Ceremony on May 21, 2026,  at the House of Blues where they’ll celebrate their achievements with cheering, delicious food, and amazing entertainment! 

 2026 Reward Experience Save the Date
Dates are published for the 2026 reward experiences! Please mark your calendar and be sure to note any important dates for your top cookie entrepreneurs. Girl Scouts must attend the reward experience on the listed date to receive any associated items. If they cannot attend, they should select the alternative reward at that level.  (Experiences with two dates indicate there is an option to choose either date.) Please see the 2026 Cookie Program Reward Experiences flyer to save these important dates! 

SURPRISE! Great news for Cookie customers! Orders of 9 or more packages qualify for free shipping (excluding Cookie Share donations). This offer starts March 7th and ends the same day at 11:59 PM PST. Now is the perfect time for your Girl Scout to reach out to family and friends near and far. Every online order brings her one step closer to her goal! 

Stellar Skills Contest
Did your Girl Scout exceed in showcasing a Stellar Skill during the Cookie Program? Whether it’s Goal Setting, Money Management, Decision Making, Business Ethics, or People Skills, we want to hear about it! At least 5 Girl Scouts will be selected as winners, and they’ll be invited to the All Star Ceremony on May 21, 2026,  at the House of Blues where they’ll celebrate their achievements with cheering, delicious food, and amazing entertainment! 

 2026 Reward Experience Save the Date
Dates are published for the 2026 reward experiences! Please mark your calendar and be sure to note any important dates for your top cookie entrepreneurs. Girl Scouts must attend the reward experience on the listed date to receive any associated items. If they cannot attend, they should select the alternative reward at that level.  (Experiences with two dates indicate there is an option to choose either date.) Please see the 2026 Cookie Program Reward Experiences flyer to save these important dates! 

Cookie Program Update & Final Week Opportunities 

We are excited to share that our Cookie Program has been extended through March 22. This additional week gives Girl Scouts more time to reach their goals and helps our council meet our package goals while continuing to provide valuable leadership opportunities. 

All program deadlines and key dates will move one week later 

What This Means for the Remaining Days 

To help everyone make the most of the extension, several opportunities will be available: 

    • Motivational goals to keep girls excited and selling 
    • Consignment cookies available, ask your Troop Cookie Coordinator for more 
    • Booth sales may be extended 
    • Cupboards will remain open 
    • Service Unit Super Booths available during the final weekend 

More details on these opportunities will be shared in Cookie News, so please review and share the information with your troops. 

 Troop Cookie Share Contest

Did you know Cookie Share is one of the easiest and most meaningful ways for customers to show their support? For just $6, customers can make a donation with no cookies required! It’s a simple way to make a big impact right here in our community! 

 To celebrate the Girl Scouts who are going the extra mile during this extension, we’re launching a fun Troop Cookie Share Contest with special incentives. Details are below. 

    • The contest begins at the start of Cookie Encore week on Monday, March 16 and ends Sunday, March 22. 
    • Troops that sell a minimum of 50 packages of Council Virtual Cookie Share during the Cookie Encore week will be entered into a drawing to win Breakfast with the CEO and includes a special cookie share delivery to local organizations alongside her! 
    • Troops that sell a minimum of 50 packages of Virtual Cookie Share March 16-March 22 will also receive an exclusive “Going the Extra Mile” patch. 
    • No action is required! The GSOC Product Program team will automatically track and enter all qualifying troops. 

 

Stellar Skills Contest 

Did your Girl Scout shine while building one of the Five Skills during the Cookie Program? 

    • Goal Setting 
    • Money Management 
    • Decision Making 
    • Business Ethics 
    • People Skills 

We want to hear her story. At least five Girl Scouts will be selected as winners and invited to the All Star Ceremony on May 21, 2026, at the House of Blues to celebrate with food and entertainment. 

Links to participate: 

2026 Reward Experiences – Save the Date 

Dates for the 2026 Reward Experiences are now available. Please mark your calendars for your top cookie entrepreneurs. 

Girl Scouts must attend the scheduled experience date to receive any associated items. If they cannot attend, they should select the alternate reward option at that level. 

Please review the 2026 Cookie Program Reward Experiences flyer to save these important dates. 

The Cookie Program is ending on March 22. This additional week gives Girl Scouts more time to reach their goals and helps our council meet our package goals while continuing to provide valuable leadership opportunities.  

What This Means for the Remaining Days 
To help everyone make the most of the extension, several opportunities will be available:  

    • Motivational goals to keep girls excited
    • Consignment cookies available, ask your Troop Cookie Coordinator for more  
    • Booth sales may be extended  
    • Cupboards will remain open  
    • Service Unit Super Booths available during the final weekend , ask your Troop Cookie Coordinator for more information.

 Want to have Breakfast with the CEO?
Your troop could win an exclusive Breakfast with the CEO plus join her on a special Cookie Share delivery to a local organization in the community!  

All it takes is for your Troop to sell a minimum of 50 packages of Council Virtual Cookie Share between March 16–22, and your troop is automatically entered in this Troop Cookie Share Contest. No sign-ups, no extra steps. The GSOC Product Program team tracks everything for you! 

And that’s not all, every qualifying troop also earns an exclusive “Going the Extra Mile” patch to celebrate your incredible effort! 

💡 Pro Tip: Share your troop’s Cookie Share donation link far and wide! When one member posts it, everyone can repost and spread it across their networks — boosting donations and helping the whole troop reach their goals faster. 

The clock is ticking, Cookie Encore week runs March 16–22 only! 

Stellar Skills Contest 

Did your Girl Scout shine while building one of the Five Skills during the Cookie Program? 

    • Goal Setting 
    • Money Management 
    • Decision Making 
    • Business Ethics 
    • People Skills 

We want to hear her story. At least five Girl Scouts will be selected as winners and invited to the All Star Ceremony on May 21, 2026, at the House of Blues to celebrate with food and entertainment. 

Links to participate: 

2026 Reward Experiences – Save the Date 

Dates for the 2026 Reward Experiences are now available. Please mark your calendars for your top cookie entrepreneurs. 

Girl Scouts must attend the scheduled experience date to receive any associated items. If they cannot attend, they should select the alternate reward option at that level. 

Please review the 2026 Cookie Program Reward Experiences flyer to save these important dates.