The 2024 Cookie Program is still going strong and there is so much more fun to come. The Mystery house contest has just started so keep up those door-to-door sales. We also have lots of Booth Angels out there ready to spread good cheer and encouragement at your booths. And, don’t forget to tag us on social media @girlscoutsoc.
Cookie Program Extension
We understand that the recent storms have made it difficult for many of our troops and Girl Scouts to sell cookies going door-to-door and at booth sales leaving them with unsold inventory. We have been listening to your concerns, and in response, we are happy to announce that we are extending the cookie sale through March 17th! Please reach out to your Troop or Service Unit Cookie Team for more information.
Don’t Miss Out on the Anaheim Ducks Bonus Reward
This exciting bonus reward for the 1000+ level on Sunday March 24th includes 2 game tickets and an on ice pre-game experience. This special bonus reward is for girls that have sold 1000+ recorded packages as of March 10th. Learn more.
Stellar Skills Contest
Calling all Orange County Girl Scouts who have standout cookie business skills! We want first-time sellers and veteran cookie pros alike to enter the Stellar Skills contest. Nominate a Stellar Seller today.
Allocating Cookie Share
Troop Cookie Coordinators can run the “Order Data” report in Digital Cookie to see all direct shipped, Online Girl Delivery, and Donation Cookie Share orders. Direct shipped Cookie share will be automatically allocated, but Online Girl Delivery and in-person Donation Cookie Share packages must be allocated to the girl in ABC Smart Cookies. Learn more.
Mystery House
During the Cookie Program there is at least ONE secret Mystery House in nearly every Service Unit. Each Girl Scout to stop by a Mystery House location and/or leave a cookie door hanger will receive a certificate and a special Mystery House patch in the mail! Learn more and find clues on our social media @girlscoutsoc.
Valentine in the Morning $5k Cookie Buy Contest
The Cookie Buy Contest nominations are all in. Its time to vote! Support Girl Scouts of Orange County troops and vote for your favorite troop
Key Dates
October 15, 2023: Gluten Free Order Due
November 14, 2023: Service Unit Cookie Manager online Training begins
November 21, 2023: Troop Cookie Coordinator online training begins
December 12, 2023: Troop Initial order due
January 7, 2024: Cookie Kickoff Event
January 14, 2024: Pre-Orders begin with order cards and door to door order taking
January 28, 2024: In-hand Cookie Sales begin
February 9, 2024: Booth Sales BeginMarch 10, 2024: Cookie Program Ends
March 17, 2024: Cookie Program Ends
Gluten Free Cookies
Troops planning to sell our Gluten Free Girl Scout cookie during the 2024 Cookie Program must order cookies by Sunday, October 15, 2023. Gluten Free cookies cannot be ordered from Cupboards. Place your order today!
What’s New for 2024 Cookie Program
2024 Cookie Program Highlights
2024 Girl Scout Cookie Troop Proceeds – Coming Soon
What’s New For Girls & Troops!
Cookies
All your favorite cookies are back this season!
More information about our Girl Scout Cookie varieties.
Cookie Season Start Dates
In hand cookie sales begin January 28, 2024.
Digital Marketing Tips For Cookie Entrepreneurs
Check out Digital Marketing Tips for Online Marketing.
Direct Ship Order Tracking
Direct Ship digital cookie customers can email ABCsmartcookiesdirect@westonfoods.com with their full name and order number to track their order.
Door Hangers
If a girl wants to expand her customer base by going door-to-door, but wants to limit her contact with those she doesn’t know, she can use the door hangers created by GSOC. Girls can start using door hangers in January. Door hangers allow girls to safely communicate the Cookie Program to potential customers.
Door hangers include pictures and prices of all products available from the order card. Girls can customize the door hanger to include their social media link. When customers enter that link into a browser, it will take them directly to the girls’ storefront.
- Printable Door Hanger Coming Soon
- Printable Avery 5262 Label for Door Hangers Coming Soon
Family Guide
View the Family Guide – 2024 Coming Soon
Girl Delivery Credit Card Payments
Consumers will have the option to prepay by credit card for girl delivery orders placed via an email invitation. Payment will be credited to the troop and girl. Girls can then make a touchless delivery to the consumer.
Troop users will have the ability to issue a credit card refund if an order cannot be delivered. Smart Cookies will show the order as cancelled. Troop and girl financial transactions will be voided in the event of cancellation. The consumer’s credit card will be refunded the purchase amount.
Girl Packets
2024 Coming Soon
Girls will receive a Cookie Program Packet in the mail in early January 2023. The Girl Packet includes:
- Cookie Order Card
- Girl Guide
- Girl Rewards Flyer
- Money Envelope
- Parent Responsibility Form
- Rewards Experience Flyer
- Simple Script
Mystery House Promotion
The first Girl Scout to visit a Mystery House location will win a patch. Door hangers count if Mystery House host is not at home. See Mystery House flyer for more information. (Coming soon)
National Girl Scout Cookie Link
is a national link that can be shared beginning early 2023 by GSUSA, councils, troops, and girls to help customers find cookies nearby to purchase, donate, or to have them shipped. Customers click on the link and enter their zip code. Based on their location, they will then have a choice to visit an in-person retail booth or click on a troop link to order cookies that are directly shipped to them or donate cookies to the council’s charity program.
Parent Responsibility Form
2024 Coming Soon
All families should complete a Parent Responsibility Form and email it to their Troop Cookie Coordinator.
Parent Responsibility Form – English Fillable Form
Parent Responsibility Form – Spanish Fillable Form
Registration Emails
Girls and their parent/guardian will receive their registration email from ABC Smart Cookies on January 9th so they can set up their online account. See the “Girl Registration” video for how to set-up your Girl Scout’s ABC Smart Cookies account.
Safe Selling Strategies
Check out these safe selling strategies for the 2023 Cookie Season.
2024 Coming Soon
Troop Cookie Booth Link
This season each troop will have a Troop Cookie Booth Link that they can share throughout the cookie program to promote touchless ordering and curbside pickup of cookies. The cookies ordered using this link will post in the Smart Booth Divider and troops can divide the cookie packages between girls in the troop. For more information watch the Virtual Troop Booth Video by ABC Bakers.
Virtual Booth Sales
Girls and troops can host virtual booth sales online through social media during the booth period (February 10-March 12, 2023). Check out the Virtual Cookie Booth Step By Step Guide for more information.
2024 Coming Soon
What’s New for Troops & Service Units!
Initial Order Deadline: Troop Initial Orders are due by 11:59pm on December 13th. Service Unit Initial Orders are due by 11:59pm on December 14th.
Family Guide
Check out the brand new updated Cookie Family Guide! The Family Guide is the perfect guide to the Cookie Program for families and Girl Scouts. Click here to see a digital copy!
Initial Orders
Troops must place their Initial Order in ABC Smart Cookies by December 12, 2023. Troops will pick a delivery station and time for pick-up when placing their initial order.
Troop and Service Unit Initial Order Deadlines
Troop Initial Orders are due by 11:59pm on December 12th, 2023.
Initial Order Reward
Check out the Initial Order Rewards by clicking HERE!
Mega Delivery
What is Mega Delivery? Mega Delivery is the first and largest delivery of Cookies for our Council. Many Troops pick up their Troop Initial Cookie orders at Mega Delivery. This year Mega will take place on January 27, 2024.