{"id":9264,"date":"2025-10-28T16:59:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T23:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/?page_id=9264"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:42:15","slug":"getting-started-new-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/getting-started-new-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started &#8211; New Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/GS_Families.png\" alt=\"Girl Scouts of Orange County Cookie Program - Getting Started - New Families\" class=\"wp-image-9279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/GS_Families.png 831w, https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/GS_Families-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/GS_Families-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 85vw, 831px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is your first time supporting a Girl Scout in the Cookie Program, don\u2019t worry\u2014we\u2019ve got you covered! This page will guide you every step of the way, from understanding how the program works to celebrating your Girl Scout&#8217;s successes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Cookie Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a hands-on learning experience designed to help your Girl Scout develop important life skills while having fun. Through the program, she will learn goal setting, money management, and the basics of running a small business, including marketing and customer communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should your Girl Scout participate in the Cookie Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the Cookie Program, your Girl Scout is not just selling cookies\u2014she\u2019s unboxing her future! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She\u2019ll build confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills while learning how to set goals, manage money, and navigate real life experiences. Every interaction with customers and collaboration with her troop helps her grow into a strong, capable, and independent young leader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By participating, she contributes to her troop, supports her community, and gains experiences that will prepare her for success long beyond this cookie season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get your Girl Scout started in 3 steps!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-6607 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-6607.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 4px solid #4dbc70; }#sp-ea-6607.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #0a0a0a;}#sp-ea-6607.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #0a0a0a;}#sp-ea-6607.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-6607.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #000000;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1730160702\"><div id=\"sp-ea-6607\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-66070\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse66070\" aria-controls=\"collapse66070\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Step 1: Register your Girl Scout<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse66070\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6607\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-66070\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Make sure your Girl Scout is registered for the 2025-2026 Girl Scout Membership year.<\/p><p>Registered Girl Scouts participating in the Cookie Program will receive a Girl Scout Cookie packet with information on the 2026 Cookie Program. The packet will include important dates, Girl Scout rewards and so much more!<\/p><p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.girlscoutsoc.org\/en\/get-involved\/join.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to become a Girl Scout<br \/>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.girlscoutsoc.org\/en\/get-involved\/join\/renew-membership-youth-volunteer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to renew your Girl Scout&#8217;s membership<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-66071\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse66071\" aria-controls=\"collapse66071\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Step 2: Connect with your Troop Leader or Troop Cookie Coordinator (TCC)<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse66071\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6607\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-66071\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Make sure to connect with your Troop Cookie Coordinator and attend your troop\u2019s Cookie Family Meeting.<\/p><p>Not sure who your Troop Leader or Troop Cookie Coordinator is? Contact Customer Care for support by emailing customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-66072\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse66072\" aria-controls=\"collapse66072\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Step 3: Help your Girl Scout set up their Digital Cookie site<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse66072\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6607\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-66072\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>In early January, make sure to help your Girl Scout set up their Digital Cookie site. Need assistance with set-up? Check out this tip sheets by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/24_CookieSeasonProgram_4EasyStepsSetupDigitalCookieSite_OnePager_Final-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p>TIP: The Digital Cookie App is a great tool to use on your phone when the Cookie Program starts. Every year, you should re-download\/update the app for the latest version.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/BFF_Borders_Brave.-Fierce.-Fun-1024x102.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/BFF_Borders_Brave.-Fierce.-Fun-1024x102.png 1024w, https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/BFF_Borders_Brave.-Fierce.-Fun-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/BFF_Borders_Brave.-Fierce.-Fun-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/BFF_Borders_Brave.-Fierce.-Fun-1536x154.png 1536w, https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/BFF_Borders_Brave.-Fierce.-Fun-2048x205.png 2048w, https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/BFF_Borders_Brave.-Fierce.-Fun-1200x120.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Encourage your Girl Scout during the Cookie Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Talk about goals<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Ask your Girl Scout what they want to achieve this Cookie Program. They may want to earn a badge, a Cookie Pin or funding a Troop adventure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make a plan together<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Help your Girl Scout set realistic goals, map out when and where she\u2019ll sell, and track her progress along the way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice a Cookie pitch<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Role-play customer conversations so they feel confident talking about cookies, goals, and giving back. You can use this resource to help plan their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.girlscouts.org\/content\/dam\/gsusa\/forms-and-documents\/cookies\/resources\/direct-to-troop\/GSUSA_CookiePromo_PitchCard.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cookie Pitch<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay safe and celebrate<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Review safety guidelines together for both in-person and online sales, and make sure she knows how to sell smart and safely. Then cheer her on and celebrate every achievement whether it\u2019s big or small you can always remind your Girl Scout how amazing they\u2019re doing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to get into Cookies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:17% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Cookie-Illustration-ThinMint-RGB2020-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9218 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Cookie-Illustration-ThinMint-RGB2020-1.png 504w, https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Cookie-Illustration-ThinMint-RGB2020-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Cookie-Illustration-ThinMint-RGB2020-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 85vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Once you\u2019re ready to start the Cookie Program, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Girl Scout Families page<\/a>. You\u2019ll find a link to the <a href=\"https:\/\/gscookiesetc.org\/cookies\/family-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Resource page<\/a>, which includes helpful resources, materials, and guidance to support your Girl Scout every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>For any additional questions<\/strong>&nbsp;contact Girl Scouts of Orange County at <br><\/strong><a href=\"tel:949-461-8800\">949-461-8800<\/a>, or email our Customer Care team at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:customercare@girlscoutsoc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CustomerCare@GirlScoutsOC.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If this is your first time supporting a Girl Scout in the Cookie Program, don\u2019t worry\u2014we\u2019ve got you covered! This page will guide you every step of the way, from understanding how the program works to celebrating your Girl Scout&#8217;s successes. What is the Cookie Program? 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