Cookie Program Caregiver Guide The Girl Scout Cookie Program Welcome! The cookie program gives your Girl Scout the ability to power unique opportunities and adventures for herself and her troop while learning to think like an entrepreneur. You are the key to her success. With the support and encouragement of her family, there is no stopping a Girl Scout!
Why participate in the cookie program? 100% of proceeds stay within our local council Financial literacy opportunities for your Girl Scout
January 2027 JAN 6
JAN 6
Cookie Program begins! Share your Digital Cookie link and sell with your Paper Order 12 - Set up Digital Cookie site Card - Cookie program begins! Share your
JAN Digital Cookie link and sell with your Pre-Orders end, paper order card repor orders and 21 15 - Initial order due to troop cookie manager money collected 31 - Cookie delivery begins throughto Feb. 6 the Troop Leader - Booth sales begin for Initial Order
Individual rewards so Girl Scouts can set their own goals Connect with the community to sell iconic Girl Scout Cookies Proceeds will help pay for badges and troop activities
Program Checklist Ensure your Girl Scout is registered for the 2027 year. Know your Girl Scout troop #___________________________ Review and complete the 2027 Cookie Program Caregiver Agreement. (QR). Accept financial responsibility for all products and money collected and understand the product received and signed for cannot be returned.
Pick up cookies February 2027 JAN from the Troop 21-28 MAR _____
JAN 30 MID APRIL
Booth Sales Begin Receive Rewards from the Troop
7 - Pick up cookies from the troop ___ - *First payment to troop Cookie Program Ends 19-21 - Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
Be sure to record the troop payment dates provided by your troop cookie manager on the calendar to avoid missing deadlines.
MAR 8
Set up your entrepreneur’s Digital Cookie site and download Digital Cookie app.
JAN 21-28March 2027 MAR _____
Approve Girl Delivery orders listed on Digital Cookie within five days! If you do not approve within five days, the order will be cancelled or donated. This is an ongoing process. Pick up cookies from your troop cookie manager (TCM). Ask for a receipt every time you turn in money or receive product. PRODUCT=MONEY! Use Digital Cookie to accept card payments from customers. Celebrate a great cookie season, your work, and the new skills your entrepreneur learned!
Rewards Pick Up • •
Set up Digital Cookie Site
Reward level 500 and below will be mailed to troop cookie manager. Reward level 750+ will need to be picked up in person no later than Aug. 1, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. or they will be forfeited and donated to a local charity.
JAN 30 MID APRIL
Receive Rewards from the Troop
MAR 21 - Cookie program ends ___8 - *Turn in remaining cookie money and reward choices your troop cookie manager will provide this date
*Ask cookie manager for payment dates
Ways to Participate Digital Cookie®
With Digital Cookie, Girl Scouts can ship cookies directly to customers, accept orders for cookie donations, or sell cookies for in-person delivery. Your Girl Scout can reach their sales goals no matter what their schedule is like!
Text or Call Friends and Family
Texting or calling friends and family is a great way to help feel comfortable connecting with cookie customers. It is also a very
Become a digital entrepreneur in a flash! This cookie season, superpower your sale by adding Digital Cookie to your toolkit.
STEP 1 Register for Digital Cookie Look for the Digital Cookie registration email in your inbox. If you can’t find it, contact your council or visit digitalcookie.girlscouts.org and click the “Need help” link.
Door-to-Door Marketing A great way to perfect her cookie pitch! Girl Scouts can make sales by going door-to-door with a trusted adult in their neighborhood. Door hangers or business cards can be left for customers who aren’t home.
Cookie Booths
Girl Scouts can sell cookies outside pre-approved locations like grocery stores, malls, or banks at set times. This method helps girls meet new customers, develop teamwork skills, and have fun!
Connect with Your Community
Girl Scouts team up with their caregivers to sell cookies to their coworkers, at places of worship, and at community gatherings. From preparing a corporate pitch to selling cookies to car dealerships, real grow your cookie business.
Support Your Girl Scout Entrepreneur • • •
Review cookie materials together. Assist in developing their sales pitch. Work with your Girl Scout to make goals and set up their Digital Cookie website to reach a wide network of family and friends.
Support Your Girl Scout Troop Cookie Team •
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Participate in the troop family cookie meeting, help Girl Scouts decide on activities they’d like to do during the troop year, and create a budget to fund those dreams. Support troop cookie selling activities and plans as needed. Reach out to your troop cookie manager to see if they could use help counting cookies, picking up cookies from a cupboard or supporting cookie booths.
Who to Contact •
Troop cookie manager:
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Customer care at 317.924.6800 or customercare@girlscoutsindiana.org
STEP 2 Set Up Your Site Take a few minutes to set your sales goal, write your cookie story, and upload a fun picture of video. Then publish and be ready to go! Prepare now by talking with your family about your goals and creating a fun video telling customers why they might want to support your business.
STEP 3 Add Customers Add customers to your list and once sales have begun, use Digital Cookie to email them to visit your site. Or you can share your link or QR code directly with customers.
STEP 4 Use the Digital Cookie app to sell cookies wherever you go!