Guide to Participating in the 2026 Cookie Program Did you know that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girlled entrepreneurial program in the world? Not only is the Girl Scout Cookie Program fun, but every package is filled with leadership and life lessons. By participating in the Cookie Program, your Girl Scout has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. From learning how to interact with customers, to creating budgets and taking orders, the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches invaluable skills that they’ll need to succeed throughout their lives. Plus, 100% of Girl Scout Cookie proceeds stay in the community to support our local council and troops. Pretty sweet, right? 1
2026 Cookie Program Family Information Steps to Get Started:
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Important Dates
In order to participate in the Cookie Program, all Troops must have a Troop Cookie Chair. This is a Girl Scout adult volunteer, identified by the Girl Scout troop’s leadership, who has agreed to serve in the role of Troop Cookie Chair and facilitate the Troop’s Cookie Program.
December 11: Digital Cookie Early Order Opportunity Pilot OPTIONAL
Consider how you might be able to help support your Girl Scout’s troop. Even if your troop already has a Troop Cookie Chair, make sure to connect with your Girl Scout’s troop leadership and let them know if you can help count cookies, support them at a troop meeting, pick up snacks or supplies for a meeting, or help support a Cookie Booth.
January 5-8: Cookies delivered to troops
Current Girl Scout Membership. Ensure that you and your Girl Scout have a 2025-2026 Girl Scout membership. Pro Tip: You can see your Girl Scout’s membership status, as well as the troop they are in, through your MyGS Account.
February 20-22: National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
Complete the 2026 Cookie Program Parent Permission Form. A parent or caregiver must complete the annual Cookie Program Parent Permission form, which captures important information as well as covers policies and information to set your Girl Scout up for success. Visit gs-strong.org/cookiepermission26 or scan the QR code to access the form.
January 9: Cookie Booths Start
March 1: Final payments are due to Troop Cookie Chairs and last day to earn recognitions. March 6-22: Do you still have cookies? You can continue to sell cookies to earn extra proceeds for your troop. Recognitions will not be earned during this time.
NEW FOR COOKIE SEASON 2026 - Digital Cookie Early Access Pilot Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains is testing an early-access Digital Cookie pilot so interested Girl Scouts and troops can begin preparing for cookie season sooner, collect early pre-orders, and offer Direct Ship sales ahead of the traditional launch timeline. The early-access Digital Cookie Pilot is available now. Participation is completely optional. Visit gs-strong.org/pilot or scan the QR code to learn more about this pilot program.
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Important Guidelines & Policies
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Read these guidelines. Be sure you understand. These policies are required for a number of reasons including IRS Guidelines, insurance purposes, and Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains non-profit status.
By participating in the Cookie Program, you will ensure that: Your Girl Scout is a member for the 2025-2026 membership year. Your Girl Scout will only sell new, ABC Bakers cookies, at the prices set by Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains within our council service area. Cookies should always be sold by a Girl Scout. Do not allow a retailer or business to sell cookies on behalf of your Girl Scout. You understand that the cookies you order from your troop are your personal financial responsibility. You will pay your Girl Scout’s cookie balance through your Troop Cookie Chair. Be sure to follow your Service Unit Cookie Chair's return and exchange policy. Make sure you get receipts from your troop when money or cookies are exchanged. You and your Girl Scout will only take orders after December 11, 2025. There are additional rules that must be followed to sell cookies at a booth sale or table outside of a business. You may approach businesses to ask to set up a booths after December 1. You may only ask businesses that are not listed as council partners and are not locations where the Girl Scout could not legally purchase from. This includes bars, liquor stores, gun stores, smoke shops, etc. You and your Girl Scout cannot post about cookies for sale on buy/sale/trade groups online, Facebook Marketplace, or other similar sites and platforms.
Did you know? All proceeds from Girl Scout Cookies® stay local! When you purchase Girl Scout Cookies from a young, budding entrepreneur, you’re supporting their success today and tomorrow. Girl Scout Cookies’ proceeds stay local to:
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Help councils provide Girl Scout programs in STEM, the outdoors, life skills, and entrepreneurship, as well as camps, leadership training, and more!
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Stay safe while selling! Daisies through Cadettes should always sell with an adult present. When going door to door, Seniors and Ambassadors should only sell with friends, never by themselves. Adults are required at all booth sales regardless of a Girl Scout's age.
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Cover the costs of running the Girl Scout Cookie Program, including the costs of cookies, materials, and logistics.
Why the Girl Scout Cookie Program Matters Since 1917, when Girl Scouts in the Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma sold homemade cookies in their high school cafeteria, the Girl Scout Cookie Program has helped young cookie sellers grow into caring, perceptive, can-do leaders. Thanks to cookie proceeds, troops and councils fund all kinds of amazing service projects and program opportunities. And let’s not forget our customers, who win with each delicious cookie purchase—relishing their favorite sweet treat as they support a young entrepreneur's goals and dreams.
Deep Dive on the 5 Skills The Cookie Program's 5 Skills
Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts learn…
This matters because…
Goal setting as they set cookie business goals individually and with their team and then create a plan to reach those goals.
They develop a strong sense of self and cooperation and team-building skills as they learn to set and reach goals to succeed in school, on the job, and in life.
Decision making by deciding what to do with their troop funds, how to market their business, and how to adjust their plans as they encounter challenges and new opportunities.
They develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills that will help them make big and small decisions in their life; practice helps them make good decisions.
They gain practical life skills by knowing how to confidently handle, manage, and leverage money to do great things.
Money management
Money management as they develop and manage a troop budget, take cookie orders, track their sales, and gain confidence handling and managing money.
These experiences help them develop healthy relationships and conflict-resolution skills for the future.
People skills
People skills as they learn how to talk to, listen to, and work with customers in person and virtually. Plus, they put teamwork into action as they reach their goals together.
They practice putting the positive values they learn as Girl Scouts into action to become ethical leaders.
Business ethics
Business ethics as they learn to run their businesses using the Girl Scout Law as a guide, being honest and responsible every step of the way.
Goal setting
Decision making
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Getting Families Involved The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a team effort and families play a major role. With the support, assistance, and encouragement of their family, there's no stopping a Girl Scout! To find inspiration for you and your Girl Scout, check out these helpful resources: Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pins Families can support their Girl Scouts in learning the five skills while encouraging them to think like entrepreneurs. Girl Scouts can earn a different pin every year.
Digital Marketing Tips Help your Girl Scout level up their online presence by taking the lead to create a digital marketing plan. To learn more, visit gs-strong.org/digitalmarketing or scan the QR code.
To learn more, visit gs-strong.org/cookiefamily or scan the QR code.
Cookie Business Badges Girl Scouts can earn Cookie Business badges by completing requirements that help them develop new skills as they learn and grow their businesses. Badges are official Girl Scouts of the USA recognitions that can be placed on the front of their Girl Scout uniforms.
To learn more, visit gs-strong.org/cookiebadges or scan the QR code.
Talk to your troop leader about how the troop can work together to earn these badges.
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience Here are just a few ways the cookie program helps Girl Scouts learn business, the Girl Scout way: Girl Led Girl Scouts take the lead in their budget, plans, and marketing techniques.
Cooperative Learning Girl Scouts work together to set their goals, decide how to use their money as a team, and overcome hurdles along the way. 5
Learning by Doing Real-life, hands-on activities help your Girl Scout see how their experiences as cookie entrepreneurs can translate to their own career or business.
Your Girl Scout Cookie favorites are back! New!
Adventurefuls®
Exploremores™
Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies with caramel flavored crème and a hint of sea salt
Rocky road ice cream-inspired cookies filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond crème
Lemonades® Savory slices of shortbread with a refreshingly tangy lemon flavored icing
Peanut Butter Trefoils®
Thin Mints ®
Iconic shortbread cookies inspired by the original Girl Scout recipe
Crispy chocolate wafers dipped in a mint chocolaty coating
Patties® Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating
Peanut Butter
Caramel
Caramel deLites®
Sandwich
Chocolate Chip
Crispy cookies topped with caramel, toasted coconut, and chocolaty stripes
Crisp and crunchy oatmeal cookies with creamy peanut butter filling
Caramel, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt in a delicious cookie* *Limited availability
The GIRL SCOUTS® name and mark, and all other associated trademarks and logotypes, including but not limited to the Trefoil Design, are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA. ABC Bakers is an official GSUSA licensee.
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Girl Scout Cookies® 2026 Food Allergens Guide NO High Fructose Corn Syrup
ONLY Colors from Natural Sources
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Exploremores™
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Lemonades®
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Trefoils®
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Thin Mints®
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Peanut Butter Patties®
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Caramel deLites®
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Peanut Butter Sandwich
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Caramel Chocolate Chip
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The GIRL SCOUTS® name and mark, and all other associated trademarks and logotypes, including but not limited to the Trefoil Design, are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA. ABC Bakers is an official GSUSA licensee.
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Certified Kosher OU-D and Halal
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For complete nutrition facts and ingredients, visit girlscoutcookies.org or www.abcbakers.com for more information.
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Made with Vegan Ingredients
Peanuts
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NO Trans Fat
Milk
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CERTIFICATIONS
NO Preservatives
Soy
Adventurefuls®
Eggs
Wheat New!
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Selling Cookies in the Girl Scout Cookie Program Digital Sales With the help of a parent or caregiver, a Girl Scout can set up a Digital Cookie site to sell online. By opting into the optional Digital Cookie Early Access Pilot, orders open December 11, and in-person deliveries begin on January 9. No money-handling or guesswork required. For all the details on how to set up Digital Cookie and gs-strong.org/digitalcookie about the early access pilot, scan the QR codes. Digital Cookie Key Dates: Shipped Orders: 12/11/25 – 3/1/26 Girl-delivered Orders: 1/9/26 – 3/1/26 Donated Orders: 12/11/25 – 3/1/26 Booth Orders: 1/9/26 – 3/1/26 gs-strong.org/pilot
Here's how to get started:
Use the Digital Cookie® app to sell cookies wherever you go!
1. Register for Digital Cookie®
2. Set Up Your Site
Look for the Digital Cookie® registration email in your inbox to register on or after December 8, 2025. If you can't find it, you'll be able to enter information to trigger a new email to be sent. Need additional Digital Cookie support? Contact customercare@gs-top.org.
Take a few minutes to set your sales goal, share your cookie story, and upload a fun picture or video. Then publish and go!
3. Invite Customers
4, Track Your Progress
Use the email in Digital Cookie® to reach out to customers. Ask them to visit your site, purchase, and share your site. Also, post your site on social media.
Use your Digital Cookie® platform to track sales and inventory and check progress towards your goal.
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In Person and Door-to-Door Starting January 9, your Girl Scout can begin selling in person and door-to-door in their local community. Selling door to door, to family and friends, and asking their network of contacts is a great way to get started! Remember: • Make sure that a Parent/Guardian goes with you. • Take a wagon or cookie cart with a variety of cookie flavors. • Not sure how many cookie packages to take with you? Here is a suggested mix: » 6-10 packages each: Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites®, and Peanut Butter Patties® » 3-4 packages each: Other cookie flavors Door-to-Door permits for Abilene and Fort Worth participants can be found at gs-strong.org/cookiejar or by scanning the QR code. Permits will be available by January 9.
Need a Cookie Cart? Check out the GSTOP Retail Store!
Cookie Booth Essentials Cookie booths are a great place for Girl Scouts to leverage and grow their entrepreneurial skills. All cookie booths will begin on January 9, 2026. This opportunity comes with some important responsibilities including: • Troop number must be displayed at your Cookie Booth. • Girl Scouts must have on a Girl Scout shirt, vest, sash, or membership pin. • If one or more unrelated Girl Scouts are present at the Cookie Booth, there must be at least two registered unrelated adults with a current background check present. • Families should submit all personal booths to their Troop Cookie Chair so they can be added to the Booth Scheduler as a troop secured booth to help advertise the location to more customers. • Check with your Troop Cookie Chair about how many cookies to bring to a booth. • Work with your Troop Cookie Chair to see which troop booths your Girl Scout can attend. • Offer to help your Troop Cookie Chair. • Support or lead a troop cookie booth. • Girl Scouts can also do a booth with their parent/guardian. For more information on Cookie Booth Essentials, visit gs-strong.org/cookiebooths or scan the QR code. 9
Stay safe while selling Girl Scout Cookies Show You’re a Girl Scout Wear a Girl Scout uniform (strongly recommended) or Girl Scout clothing to clearly identify yourself as a Girl Scout.
Be Internet Wise A Girl Scout must always have permission from their parent/caregiver to participate in all online activities and must read and agree to the GSUSA Internet Safety Pledge before conducting any online activities. Additionally, to participate in Digital Cookie®, Girl Scouts must read and abide by the Girl Scout Digital Cookie Pledge, and parents/guardians must read and abide by the Digital Cookie Terms and Conditions for Parents/Guardians.
Buddy Up Always use the buddy system. It’s not just safe, it’s fun! Be Street Smart Become familiar with the areas and neighborhoods where you will be selling Girl Scout products.
Scan the QR codes or visit the URLs below to view. Partner With Adults Daisies through Cadettes should always sell with an adult present. When going door to door, Seniors and Ambassadors should only sell with friends, never by themselves. Adults are required at all booth sales regardless of a Girl Scout's age.
gs-strong.org/internetsafetypledge
Plan Ahead Be prepared for emergencies and always have a plan for safeguarding cash. Avoid walking around or keeping large amounts of cash on hand. Consider having another adult pick-up cash during a booth sale.
gs-strong.org/digitalcookiepledge
Do Not Enter Do not enter the home or vehicle of a person when you are selling or making deliveries. Avoid selling to people in vehicles.
gs-strong.org/digitalcookietc
Sell in the Daytime Sell during daylight, adult supervision is a must for evening sales. Protect Privacy A Girl Scout's full name, home address, or email address should never be given out to customers. Also, protect customer privacy by not sharing their information, even online. Be Safe on the Road Always follow safe pedestrian practices, especially when crossing at intersections or walking along roadways. Be aware of traffic when unloading products and passengers from vehicles. 10
Cookies for Heroes Donation Program Encourage your Girl Scout to tell every customer about our Cookies for Heroes donation program. Cookies for Heroes donations are delivered to those who serve our community such as U.S. military personnel, veterans, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, other essential workers, food pantries, and more. Cookies for Heroes donations are great for those customers who do not want to purchase cookies for themselves or pay shipping fees. Cookies donated through Cookies for Heroes come from the council’s end of season warehouse inventory and do not come from the Troop or Girl Scout’s on hand inventory. Girl Scouts receive credit for each package donated towards Cookies for Heroes. These packages count towards rewards that they can earn, too!
Visit gs-strong.org/cookiejar or scan the QR code for more tips and strategies to help your Girl Scout hit their Cookies for Heroes goal.
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Girl Scouts who collect at least 12 cookie packages will earn the 2026 Cookies for Heroes patch.
Quick Tips & Reminders: • Encourage Girl Scouts to ask EVERY customer if they would like to donate cookies to our local heroes. • Log all donations as they come in. • For every $6 donation, 1 package of cookies will go to our local heroes. • Girl Scouts earn rewards for selling Cookies for Heroes cookies, including virtual orders. • Don't hold onto cookies, Council staff will provide cookies for Cookies for Heroes fulfillment. • Troops can assist in cookie distribution to local heroes in their area by coordinating with their Troop Cookie Chair. Cookies for Heroes cookies will be distributed between March 23 to April 1.
2026 Cookie Rewards
MY GOAL:
Girl Recognitions are earned. Recognitions are cumulative, meaning a Girl Scout receives all the items up to her sales level.
For full reward descriptions and details, visit the Cookie Jar online at gs-strong.org/cookiejar or scan the QR code.
• All items and event dates are subject to change. The Council reserves the right to replace any item with an item of equal or higher value. • Please note that due to supply-chain factors, there may be small variations in item colors or designs. • All rewards must be picked up from the Troop Cookie Chair. Your Troop Cookie Chair can provide a Girl Balance Report, as needed, to ensure all cookies are paid for in full. • Camp spaces and program access opportunities are reserved on a firstcome, first-served basis. Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) does not guarantee space at any specific camp session, or program event. • Cookie Vouchers can be used to attend select GSTOP summer camp, travel, and program experiences, and GSUSA Destinations. • Girl Scouts must be in a troop that opts-in to receive rewards and pays their cookie balance in full and on time.
Cadette, Senior, and Amabassador Troops Cadette, Senior, and Amabassador Troops can opt-out of rewards for higher proceeds if the troop has unanimously voted to do so. They will still earn: patches, charms, membership, camp-travel-retail-program vouchers; as well as the 1300+, 2500+, and 3000+ level rewards.
Cookie Techie Patch 36+ Direct Ship Cookie Pkgs Cookies for Heroes Patch 12+ Donated Cookie Pkgs
Theme Patch 75+ Cookie Pkgs
Ferret Charm and Clasp 100+ Cookie Pkgs
Amenity Bag 150+ Cookie Pkgs
Membership OR $30 Retail/Program Voucher 300+ Cookie Pkgs
Celebration OR $25 Retail/Program Voucher 450+ Cookie Pkgs
Ferret Lamp 550+ Cookie Pkgs
Squish Buddy 350+ Cookie Pkgs
Girl Scouts who sell at least 50+ Cookie Pkgs will be entered into a drawing for a 30" Ferret Plush
Choice of Instant Reward Charm 200+ Cookie Pkgs
Choice of Camp, Travel, OR Retail/Program Vouchers AND Choice of Instant Reward Charm 400+ Cookie Pkgs
Choice of Camp, Travel, OR Retail/ Program Vouchers AND Choice of Instant Reward Charm 600+ Cookie Pkgs
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Shoulder Ferret 250+ Cookie Pkgs
Aluminum Water Bottle 750+ Cookie Pkgs
Choice of Instant Reward Charm 800+ Cookie Pkgs
Choice of Camp, Travel, Retail/Program Vouchers OR Lifetime Membership (Graduating Seniors Only) 900+ Cookie Pkgs
2026 Cookie Boss Jacket OR $30 Retail/Program Voucher OR Large Duffle 1300+ Cookie Pkgs
$300 GSTOP Online Reward Store (Tech) OR $300 Camp OR $200 Travel 2500+ Cookie Pkgs
Event OR $30 GSTOP Online Reward Store 1100+ Cookie Pkgs
Design Kendra Scott OR Custom Shoes OR $50 GSTOP Online Reward Store 1700+ Cookie Pkgs
Choice of Camp, Travel, OR Retail/Program Vouchers 2700+ Cookie Pkgs
Choice of Camp, Travel, OR Retail/Program Vouchers 1200+ Cookie Pkgs 1500+ Cookie Pkgs 1800+ Cookie Pkgs 2100+ Cookie Pkgs 2400+ Cookie Pkgs 2700+ Cookie Pkgs
DIVA Trip/PATCH OR Spa-Mani/Pedi OR $60 GSTOP Online Reward Store 2000+ Cookie Pkgs
TOP Trip (DBJ or CSA) OR $450 Camp, $300 Travel OR $40 Retail/Program Voucher 3000+ Cookie Pkgs
Choice of Camp, Travel, OR Retail/Program Vouchers 3300+ Cookie Pkgs 3600+ Cookie Pkgs 3900+ Cookie Pkgs 4200+ Cookie Pkgs
For additional information for this and more, visit the Cookie Jar online at gs-strong.org/cookiejar or scan the QR code.
Online Reward Store Our online store rewards are cumulative. Parents/Guardians will receive an email from Amazon with access to the GSTOP Online Reward Store. Our online store will contain items such as STEM kits, tablets, laptops, 3D printers, and Lego kits. If your Girl Scout does not find what they want in our online store, email customercare@gs-top.org and include the link or description of the item on Amazon.
Turn the page for 2026 Events and Trip Reward descriptions!
If the item can be tied back to Girl Scout program or education, sports, dance, etc., we will add the item.
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2026 Events and Trips Rewards
Celebration OR $25 Retail Voucher 450+ Cookie Pkgs
450+ Pkgs - Celebration | Bounce House Event Saturday, April 11, 2026 Lubbock and Fort Worth - Locations TBD Celebrate your accomplishment with a variety of bounce houses, a foam party (1-3 p.m.), and food!
1100+ Pkgs - Event | Arcade Fun Saturday, May 30, 2026 All Areas - Locations TBD Food, beverages, games, and fun! Please note, this is not a drop-off event. Additional family members can purchase tickets at the door.
Design Kendra Scott OR Custom Shoes OR $50 GSTOP Online Reward 1700+ Cookie Pkgs
Event OR $30 GSTOP Online Reward 1100+ Cookie Pkgs
1700+ Pkgs - Kendra Scott OR Custom Vans/Converse Kendra Scott - Choice of in-person or online event Date: TBD - announced in March event notification email Girl Scouts will get to customize their own piece of jewelry from the Color Bar by Kendra Scott collection. Each Girl Scout can choose one item from a selection of jewelry and the stones to complete their jewelry item. Some item and stone limitations do apply for this reward, please see full details at gs-top.org/cookiejar. Custom Vans/Converse - Online event. Select your shoe style and add your choice of colors, graphics, and words to your custom shoes! Some limitations do apply, lease see full details at gs-top.org/cookiejar.
2000+ DIVA Trip and Patch OR Spa-Mani/Pedi event Roars and Snores at San Antonio Zoo April 25-26, 2026 Enjoy animal presentations, zoo activities, and a guided flashlight tour of the zoo after dark! Bring a flashlight and your bedroll and learn about animals with us! Spa - Mani/Pedi Dates and locations will be determined once rewards are finalized. Each GSTOP area will have a location. Reward includes a standard manicure and pedicure, including massage and polish.
TOP Trip (DBJ or CSA) OR $450 Camp, $300 Travel OR $40 Retail/Program 3000+ Cookie Pkgs
3000+ TOP Trips DBJ TOP Trip - Okana Resort | Oklahoma City June 5-7, 2026 Your Girl Scout and their chaperone will get to explore the Okana Resort Indoor Waterpark and the Oklahoma Zoo. Zoo activity includes admission and tickets to special activities including a camel ride, giraffe feeding, rhino feeding, and more! 14
DIVA Trip/PATCH OR Spa-Mani/Pedi OR $60 GSTOP Online Reward Store 2000+ Cookie Pkgs
CSA TOP Trip - Texas Trailblazers: Epic Caves & Falls June 1-4, 2026 Journey starts in Abilene. Tentative itinerary includes stops at Gorman Falls, Natural Bridge Caverns, Crocket Garden Falls, and Longhorn Cavern State Park.
Setting Your Girl Scout Up For Success Help Your Girl Scout Set Their Goal • What rewards or experiences are they most interested in earning? • What is the troop’s goal, and how do they plan to use their proceeds? • How much time and support can their immediate family (parents/caregivers) provide? • How much time and energy are they willing to commit to achieving their goal?
How She Can Sell
Think about all the ways your Girl Scout can sell as a menu of options, see chart.
Estimated Number of Cookie Pkgs She Might Sell
Friends and Family
25-75
In-Person/Door-to-Door
75-100
Troop Booth
25-75 (per booth)
Individual Family Booth
50-75 (per booth)
Keep in mind these are estimates and can vary widely. Different factors may impact these numbers including how long she goes door-to-door and how many residences she stops at, how long the booth sales are and how many Girl Scouts are present, what the weather is like and what time of day it is.
Next Step – Develop Their Pitch Once your Girl Scout has decided on their goal and understands how their troop is planning to use the proceeds they earn, it’s time to build a pitch! Here’s a pitch example to get them started: "Hello! Would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies? My goal is to sell 350 packages of cookies so I can earn the Ferret Squish Buddy and my troop can go camping."
Cookie Marketing
gs-strong.org/inperson
Find resources like cookie photography, digital graphics, door hangers, fun clip art, attention-grabbing booth signage, and more online! Scan the QR codes and download your marketing tools today!
gs-strong.org/online
Be on the lookout for Secret Shoppers! Girl Scouts participating in the Cookie Program can earn the Secret Shopper patch if they are observed by a Secret Shopper displaying amazing Girl Scout Entrepreneur skills. This might be at a booth sale, going door to door, etc. Secret Shoppers are looking for the following: • Is the individual representing Girl Scouts? Are they wearing a Girl Scout Uniform (strongly recommended) or Girl Scout shirt? • Are they handling most aspects of the customer transaction? Is the Girl Scout helping to stock the table, asking the customer if they’d like to purchase cookies, etc.? • Does the Girl Scout know their cookie flavors and prices? What’s their favorite cookie and how much does it cost? • Can they share something about their personal or troop goal? This might be the plush that they want to earn or the campout their troop will be attending. • Are they keeping things positive during the sale? Good attitude, being kind, not grumpy or disrespectful. 15
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