2026 Cookie Program Family Guide

2026 Cookie Program Family Guide

Welcome to the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program!

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, teaching Girl Scouts essential skills like goal setting, money management, decision making, people skills, and business ethics. Every cookie purchase stays in Nebraska to fund troop activities, community service projects, camp experiences, leadership programs, and more.

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is kicking off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season with a bold new flavor and a call to explore! Introducing Exploremores™—a rocky road ice cream-inspired cookie layered with flavors of rich chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond crème.

Digital Cookie® Direct Ship Sales begin on January 23, 2026, In-Person and Online Girl-Delivered Sales begin February 6, 2026, followed by the launch of Cookie Booths on February 13, 2026.

The final day of cookie sales in Nebraska is March 15, 2026.

Remember to speak to your Troop Cookie Manager (TCM) about how your Girl Scout can earn an exclusive Girl Scout Cookie Friendship Bracelet by placing an initial order for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Important Cookie Program Dates • January 23–March 15: Digital Cookie® Direct Ship Sales • January 24: Cookie CEO Events in Hastings, Lincoln, and Omaha • January 24–31: Cookie Rally Events in Columbus, Gering, Hastings, Lincoln, North Platte, Omaha, Wahoo, and Valentine • January 30: Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin Night in Omaha • January 31: Bling Your Booth, Girl Scout! in Omaha • February 6–March 15: In-Person and Online Girl-Delivered Sales • February 13–March 15: Booth Sales • March 15: Cookie Program Ends

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Meet the Girl Scout Cookies Whether you’re a fan of the classics or are looking to find a new go-to cookie flavor, each Girl Scout Cookie is special, and everyone has their personal favorite. Here is this year’s Girl Scout Cookie selection:

vegan

Adventurefuls® Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies with caramel flavored crème with a hint of sea salt.*

Caramel Chocolate Chip Gluten-free! Rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt.*

Caramel deLites® Crispy cookies with caramel, coconut, and chocolaty stripes.

NEW! vegan

Exploremores™ Sandwich cookie with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and almond crème.

Lemonades® Savory slices of shortbread with a refreshingly tangy lemon-flavored icing.*

vegan

Peanut Butter Patties® Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating.

vegan

Peanut Butter Sandwich Crisp and crunchy oatmeal cookies with peanut butter.

Thin Mints® Crispy chocolate wafers dipped in a mint chocolaty coating.

*Naturally flavored with other natural flavors.

Trefoils® Shortbread cookies inspired by the original Girl Scout recipe.

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Girl Scout Cookies® 2026 Food Allergens Guide NO High Fructose Corn Syrup

ONLY Colors from Natural Sources

M

M

Y

Y

Exploremores™

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Lemonades®

Y

Y

M

M

Y

Trefoils®

Y

Y

Y

M

Y

Thin Mints®

Y

Y

M

M

Y

Peanut Butter Patties®

Y

Y

M

Y

Caramel deLites®

Y

Y

Y

M

Y

Peanut Butter Sandwich

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Caramel Chocolate Chip

M

Made with Vegan Ingredients

Peanuts

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

For complete nutrition facts and ingredients, visit girlscoutcookies.org or www.abcbakers.com for more information.

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.

Y

Certified Kosher OU-D and Halal

NO Trans Fat

Milk

Y

CERTIFICATIONS

NO Preservatives

Soy

Adventurefuls®

Eggs

Wheat New!

CONTAINS

Certified Gluten Free

CONTAINS (Y) OR MANUFACTURED IN A SHARED FACILITY WITH (M)

Y

Y

Y

Cookie Program Five Skills We think you’ll agree...the Girl Scout Cookie Program isn’t just about selling cookies. Participating Girl Scouts learn five skills that set them up for success now and later in life: 1. GOAL SETTING: As a Cookie Entrepreneur, your Girl Scout sets cookie goals individually and with their troop, then creates a plan to reach them. Participants develop cooperation and team building skills along the way.

2. DECISION MAKING: Your Girl Scout learns how to achieve goals, overcome challenges, and spend the troop’s cookie money! Participants become innovators and entrepreneurs, furthering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

3. MONEY MANAGEMENT: As a Cookie Boss, your Girl Scout takes cookie orders, handles customers’ money, and gains practical life skills around financial literacy. In a complicated global economic landscape it’s a critical competency.

4. PEOPLE SKILLS: Girl Scouts learn how to talk to, listen to, and work with different people while selling cookies. These experiences help develop healthy relationships and conflict resolutions skills young people need!

5. BUSINESS ETHICS: Your Girl Scout showcases honesty and responsibility at every step of the Cookie Program. Business ethics reinforce the positive values participants are developing as Girl Scouts.

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The Power of a Girl Scout Cookie

How Cookie Proceeds Are Used 100%

of Cookie Program proceeds stay in Nebraska and support Nebraska Girl Scouts!

GSSN Girl and Volunteer Services

25% 57%

18%

Cost of Purchasing Cookies from ABC Bakers

GSSN Girl Rewards and Troop Profit

Cookie Program FAQs 1. Where does the money go from the sale of Girl Scout Cookies?

100% of the proceeds from each $6.00 package purchased stay with the Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska council to provide the resources needed to support Girl Scouting statewide each year. This includes programs in STEM, the outdoors, life skills, entrepreneurship, and more! Council funds are also raised through grants, corporate gifts, and individual donations.

2. Does any of the money from the Cookie Program go to Girl Scouts of the USA (the national Girl Scout organization)?

No, Girl Scout councils do not provide any portion of their cookie revenue to Girl Scouts of the USA. 3. Does any part of the cookie revenue go to support organizations other than Girl Scouts?

No, Cookie Program revenue is not used to support other organizations. The money earned from any Girl Scout council-sponsored Product Program funds only Nebraska Girl Scout related activities.

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Cookie Program Rewards Girls receive many benefits from participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, including the opportunity to earn Cookie Dough and exclusive swag. Participants begin earning rewards at 25 cookie packages sold.

Rewards are cumulative, so with each level a Girl Scout reaches, the more rewards they can earn! Girl Scouts also have the option to select Cookie Dough instead of rewards, which is also cumulative.

$ COOKIE $ DOUGH

Cookie Dough Cookie Dough is an optional reward for Girl Scout Cookie Program participants. Cookie Dough may be redeemed for purchases in any Spirit of Nebraska Girl Scout Shop or Camp Trading Post.

Cookie Dough may also be used as payment for council-sponsored programs, camps, or saved towards a future council-sponsored trip or Girl Scouts of the USA Destinations trip: • Save for a future Girl Scout trip by converting Cookie Dough to Travel Bucks! To convert Cookie Dough to Travel Bucks, complete a “Request to Use Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks or Program Credits” form or call Member Support at 402.558.8189 for assistance.

Cookie Dough may not be used to purchase items for Girl Scout troops or by a parent/adult. Cookie Dough is not transferable, is not redeemable for cash or national membership dues, and cannot be redeemed online.

It can be redeemed in person, by phone, or by mail.

Troop proceeds belong to the troop and do not belong to an individual member. Troop funds should be used towards all members regardless of their sales levels.

Entrepreneurship Badges & Pins When Girl Scouts sell cookies, they practice-goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics—as they learn to think like an entrepreneur. They can earn badges and pins each year they run their own Girl Scout Cookie business. Then explore their own business idea by earning an entrepreneur badge.

1000 Club 1000 Club rewards the top cookie sellers in Nebraska! Girl Scouts will receive a medal, a certificate of achievement, recognition on our website blog and social media, and invited to attend an exclusive 1000 Club Camp and award ceremony.

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Set Your Cookie Goals

My Goal:

The Girl Scout Cookie Program begins January 23, 2026.

You may not take orders or sell cookies before this date. Standard Rewards are CUMULATIVE; participants receive their choice at ALL levels earned.

Cookie Dough is the default reward item.

Initial Order Rewards

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Troop PGA Reward

190+

400+

PGA

PGA*

AND

Girl Scout Friendship Bracelet

Volunteer Patch*

$100 Amazon GSSN Troop Storefront Credit

*2 per troop with troop order

*Troop reward for a final PGA of 400 pkgs & at least 3 girls selling

5099

25+

Pkgs

100149

Pkgs

200249

Pkgs

Note Pad AND BFF Pen OR $3 Cookie Dough

Theme Patch

250299

Pkgs

Pkgs

750999

Pkgs

15001999

Mood Cup OR $5 Cookie Dough

400499

Plush Ferret Standing AND Goal Getter Patch OR $15 Cookie Dough AND Goal Getter Patch

*With exclusive GSSN design and size choices of YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, XL, 2XL, 3XL & 4XL

Pkgs

Pkgs

Exclusive 1000 Club Camp and Ceremonies** AND $100 Cookie Dough

$75 LEGO Amazon Store Front Voucher AND Building Experience** OR $125 Cookie Dough

Specialty Rewards

2000+ Pkgs

Pkgs

T-Shirt* OR $20 Cookie Dough

12501499

Pkgs

Build-A-Bear Experience, in store and in person** OR $50 Cookie Dough

Lanyard OR $5 Cookie Dough

300399

10001249

Pkgs

Roll Up Duffle Bag OR $25 Cookie Dough

Pkgs

Pkgs

Fuzzy Journal OR $10 Cookie Dough

BFF Socks OR $10 Cookie Dough

500749

150199

300+ Pkgs*

1000+ Pkgs

Omaha Zoo Year Membership OR $150 Cookie Dough

$200 Amazon Girl Scout Store Voucher* OR $200 Cookie Dough *Additional $50 on Voucher or in Cookie Dough for every 500 pkgs over 2000

Booths*

Booth Patch *As entered in the Smart Cookies Booth Divider

Shipped Only Pkgs*

Shipped Only Pkgs*

Share Pkgs

Share Patch

Family Patch *Combined per Household

100+

18+

10+

2

Level Achievement Bar for Total Packages Sold

Techie Patch

BFF Cookie Charm

*Digital Cookie Shipped Only Packages

*Digital Cookie Shipped Only Packages

**Details about BABW and LEGO Building Experiences, and 1000 Club Camps & Ceremonies can be found on our website at www.girlscoutsnebraska.org.

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.

Entrepreneurship Badges & Pins When you sell Girl Scout Cookies, you practice-goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics—as you learn to think like an entrepreneur.

You can earn badges and pins each year you run your own Girl Scout Cookie business. Then explore your own business idea by earning an Entrepreneur badge.

Cookie Business

Financial Literacy

Cookie Entrepreneur Family

Entrepreneur

Daisy My First Cookie Business

Cookie Goal Setter

Money Explorer

My Money Choices

Year 1 and 2 Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pins

Toy Business Designer

My Cookie Customers

Cookie Decision Maker

Budget Builder

My Own Budget

Year 1 and 2 Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pins

Budding Entrepreneur

My Cookie Team

Cookie Collaborator

Budget Maker

My Money Plan

Year 1 and 2 Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pins

Business Jumpstart

My Dream Budget

Year 1, 2, and 3 Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pins

Business Creator

Brownie

Junior

Cadette

My Cookie Venture

Cookie Market Researcher

Cookie Innovator

Budget Manager

My Money Habits

Senior My Cookie Network

Cookie Boss

Savvy Saver

My Financial Power

Year 1 and 2 Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pins

Business Startup

My Cookie Business Resume

Cookie Influencer

Financial Planner

My Financial Independence

Year 1 and 2 Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pins

Entrepreneur Accelerator

Ambassador

Choose Your Program Path The Girl Scout Cookie Program allows your Girl Scout to experience four key business models: (online, in-person, brick & mortar, or combination). Participants may choose the experience that works best for their troop/family. Consider how you’ll reach your goals, the time you have to invest, and the available network you have to leverage with each model. Remember to follow the approved selling methods listed below and remember that adult supervision is required at all times for all selling options:

Online = Digital Cookie® Your Girl Scout will become an e-commerce extraordinaire with a growing customer list, digital marketing strategy, and dashboards to monitor their progress in reaching goals. Girl Scouts can choose to manage physical inventory for personal delivery or leverage direct ship options right from our cookie warehouse.

Benefits for your Girl Scout: simplicity, modern marketing, personal brand-Girl Scouts can share their “WHY” through personalized videos and messages.

In-Person = Order Card Just like the growing, multi-billion direct sale industry, your Girl Scout will learn the personal touch required to sell directly to a customer base with a Cookie Order Card. Taking in-person orders participants manage inventory and orders, submit reorders to the Troop Cookie Manager, and build relationships with customers.

Benefits for your Girl Scout: practice people skills, time management and money management.

Brick & Mortar = Cookie Booths The most visible component of the Girl Scout Cookie Program is also the most visible component of the retail world: the physical location. A cookie booth, established by the troop, will require merchandising skills, public speaking skills, and creativity as Girl Scouts entice customers to purchase their favorites or try a new flavor while on the go.

Benefits for your Girl Scout: money management, people skills, FUN-making new memories with your troop.

Combination = All of the Above Successful retail businesses create an omnichannel strategy, combining the advantages of multiple business models. Cookie entrepreneurs learn how different models fit together to satisfy their customers and learn new models, adapting to changing conditions. This is innovation, customers service, and problem solving at its best!

Selling Online Online Safety The safety of Girl Scouts is important to us, especially online. Girl Scouts should never post identifying information (full name, phone number, address, etc.) online. See page 15 for safety tips.

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Digital Cookie® Direct Ship Only Digital Cookie® Direct Ship Only begins Friday, January 23, 2026. Girl Scouts may start selling and promoting their online store on this date.

Social Media and Unlicensed Websites Girl Scouts are ALLOWED to post on their own Facebook or Instagram pages (if old enough to have an account). Posting a short video, sharing a Girl Scouts’ Digital Cookie® link, or sharing the troop’s link are allowed, too.

Girl Scouts are NOT ALLOWED to post on Facebook Marketplace, Facebook Groups, eBay, Mercari, OfferUp, Craigslist, Amazon, garage sale sites, and similar forward-facing websites. These sites are not licensed by Girl Scouts of the USA to sell Girl Scout Cookies. Purchasing cookies through unlicensed websites does not support Girl Scouts.

Promoting vs. Selling Girl Scout product programs are designed to ensure the Girl Scouts get the most from this entrepreneurial experience, Girl Scouts do the selling, not adults. Adults may support Girl Scouts by promoting their participation, rather than doing the selling for them. There is a subtle but important difference: Adults may promote but NOT sell: • Promoting: “Susie is selling Girl Scout cookies! To find out more, visit the sales website or let us know if you are interested so she can reach out.”

• Selling: “Susie is selling cookies! Comment your order below and I’ll get back to you with your total.”

Gift of Sharing Gift of Sharing is the activity of cookies being purchased for the purpose of donating them to charity of choice.

Troops have the option of choosing where they would like to donate their cookies. Gift of Sharing cookies are purchased by customer at full price.

Who are the cookies donated to?

An organization of choice.

Who collects the payment for these donations?

The Girl Scout or troop.

Who physically handles donating the cookies?

The troop, or the Council if it’s a virtual donation.

How do customers place an order for this donation?

In-person with a Girl Scout on the order card, at a booth, or via online girl delivery or direct ship orders.

Who gets the credit for these donations?

The Girl Scout who sold the cookies and the troop funds are earned on these sales.

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Cookie Business Tips Did you know customers buy more when they hear WHY a Girl Scout is running a business? What is the reason for selling cookies this year? Is it to attend camp for the first time, for troop travel, or maybe to earn a trip to Savannah. Discuss what motivates your Girl Scout and how to share it with customers.

“My Why” Tips • Tell them who you are.

• Tell them about your goals (i.e., paying for camp or community service project).

• Ask them to support your goals.

Pro Seller Tips • Thank you or business cards that include a QR code for future purchases.

• Ask for referrals from every customer—do they have family or friends needing cookies?

• Last chance to stock up reminders.

• Wrap up by reminding them you will reach out next year when your business opens.

• Door-to-door/leaving door hangers.

• QR code on car/button/pin • Review your customer list from the previous years and contact them again.

• Try a text-a-thon! Older Girl Scouts may want to text their friends and family to let them know “It’s Cookie Time” and to share their Digital Cookie® link or take orders.

In the Workplace Girl Scouts may contact local business owners/managers to request permission to sell cookies at their workplace. Girl Scouts can either make a quick “sales pitch” at a staff meeting, sell office door-to-door (or cubicle-to-cubicle), depending on the wishes of the business, or the business may allow Girl Scouts to leave an order card in a visible spot. Girl Scouts can leave a note outlining their goals and plans for the cookie proceeds. Try this virtually, too, with a video conference sales pitch! Online methods to grow a customers list: • Booth live-streaming (going live during your booth sale) • Cookie taste tasting videos • Virtual business pitches • Progress update videos • Ask customers to share your QR code with their friends/co-workers

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Digital Marketing Tips for Cookie Entrepreneurs and Families

The Girl Scout Cookie Program® offers unique opportunities to engage in online marketing and sales as they learn about ecommerce and how to think like entrepreneurs.

Follow these four steps as you run your cookie business, and take your marketing efforts to the next level by going online using your Digital Cookie® website and social media platforms.

Safety tip: Girl Scouts of all ages should partner with their adults to develop a plan to safely market their business online. Although your adults should do the posting for you if you’re under age 13, all Girl Scouts should have a hands-on role in marketing their cookie business.

1. As you set goals for your cookie business, think about how digital marketing can help you meet them. Imagine customers in your community who may not know a Girl Scout. Expand your reach by sharing your secure Digital Cookie® link to reach them. Be sure to: • Be honest. Yes, the Girl Scout Law also applies to your sales technique! From your Digital Cookie® site to your digital marketing campaigns, be honest, straightforward, and approachable as you write about your cookie business.

• Create a sense of urgency. After all, Girl Scout Cookie season only comes Safety tip: Make sure your around once a year! Countdowns to the last dates to order are a great motivator marketing materials don’t for driving sales. Use language that will encourage potential customers to buy reveal your personal contact from you right now. information (like your address, • Make an impression. Use clear, eye-catching photos in your marketing school, or last name) or your materials. This may include pictures of the different cookies you’re selling, cookie booth location. yourself in your Girl Scout uniform, or something tied to your goal. If you plan to use your cookie earnings to go camping, tell your customers about it to show that the cookie program powers amazing girl-led adventures!

• Highlight special features or products. Share the top-selling cookies in your lineup or any special varieties. Do you have a new flavor available for purchase? How about a gluten-free option? Do your customers know that Thin Mints are made with vegan ingredients?

• Use a clear and prominent call to action. Share your goal and exactly what your customer can do to help you achieve it.

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2. Earn one of the Cookie Business badges to help you discover new skills. Each badge has digital marketing skills built right in.

My First Cookie Business

My Cookie Venture

Cookie Goal Setter

Cookie Market Researcher

My Cookie Customers

Cookie Innovator

Cookie Decision Maker

My Cookie Network

Cookie Boss

My Cookie Team

My Cookie Business Resume

Cookie Collaborator

Cookie Influencer

3. Use digital marketing to expand your network and grow your people skills. Try some of the following strategies: • Think of your favorite brands, and then check out their websites and social media accounts. What do they do to create a relationship with their customers on social media? What can you do to safely build a relationship with your online customers?

• Use platforms that potential customers could be on.

Think about your target customers and where they’re most active online. Sales links should never be posted to online resale sites. Social media ads should not be purchased or donated to promote a Girl Scouts sales link.

• Engage your customers through email marketing.

Send an email through Digital Cookie® to inspire potential customers to buy Girl Scout Cookies and help you achieve your goals.

• When creating marketing content for materials, remember to get permission to use any images, songs, content, or ideas that come from someone else. When in doubt, create your own!

• Use a vanity URL to add a creative component, but remember that cookie names are trademarked and shouldn’t be part of the vanity URL. • Turn loyal customers into brand advocates. Existing customers can be your secret sales weapon, especially with word-of-mouth marketing in digital spaces.

• Avoid spam emails. Spam is an email that has been sent to someone without their permission. Always get permission to add someone to your email list.

• Use marketing to Safety tip: To protect your inspire, educate, personal identity, never entertain, and entice your prospective directly message people customers. Share you don’t know online or how you’ll use your through social platforms. cookie proceeds, let And remember to always people know about use your secure sales link all the skills you’re for orders. learning through the cookie program, and have fun while you’re at it! Get creative in your communications—consider writing a poem or recording a video to educate and convince potential customers to buy from you.

• Show off customer testimonials. Collect and share testimonials from your customers through social media. This shows potential customers that buying cookies from you is a great investment. Make sure to ask if you can share their words!

• Say thank you! Impress customers with a custom thank-you message via email or social media. As your customer base expands beyond friends and family, find ways to maintain personalization while following Girl Scouts’ Safety Activity Checkpoints for Computer and Internet Use.

4. Practice business ethics by safely marketing online. Before you get started, review the below safety standards. When in doubt, revisit these resources.

• You and your supervising parent/adult must read, agree to, and abide by the Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge, the Digital Cookie Pledge before engaging in online marketing and sales efforts through the cookie program.

• Review Girl Scouts’ Safety Activity Checkpoints for Computer and Internet Use and Cookie and Product Program on your council’s website.

Be Successful and Safe The safety of our Girl Scouts is our #1 priority.

Here are some ideas to help Girl Scouts have a successful Cookie Program: Show Your Girl Scout Pride: Wear your Girl Scout uniform/clothing and/or the Girl Scout membership pin to identify yourself.

Buddy Up: Girl Scouts should always use the buddy system. It’s not only safe, but also fun!

Partner with Adults: Adults must accompany Girl Scout Daisies (Grades K-1), Brownies (2-3), and Juniors (4-5) when taking orders, selling, or delivering products. Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors (Grades 6-12) must be supervised by an adult when selling door-to-door. Two adults should be present at a cookie booth in public.

Be Street Wise: Become familiar with the areas and neighborhoods where your Girl Scout will be selling Girl Scout Cookies.

Plan Ahead: Always have a plan for safeguarding money. Give proceeds to supervising adults who provide it to the troop as directed by the Girl Scout council.

Safety First!

Do Not Enter: Never enter the home or vehicle of a person when you are selling or making deliveries. Avoid selling to people in vehicles or going into alleys.

Daylight Hours: Sell only during daylight hours, unless accompanied by an adult.

Protect Privacy: Girl Scouts’ names, home addresses, phone numbers, and emails should never be given to customers. Instead, use a group contact number or address overseen by an adult. Protect customer privacy by not sharing their information, too.

Be Net Wise: Review the GSUSA Internet Safety Pledge before going online.

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Family Engagement

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is an adventure for the whole family! Family engagement is critical at all levels of Girl Scouting, especially during the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

The family is directly involved in the Girl Scout’s developing digital skills, internet safety, comfort with asking adults if they want to buy cookies, money management, and other valuable skills. Girl Scouts grow to be confident and independent.

Product Programs are also a great way to stay engaged in their lives in general as it creates a common bond and activity—these shared experiences are priceless. What better way to do that than through delicious Girl Scout cookies?

Be a Cookie Coach!

Behind every Girl Scout Cookie CEO are circles of support!

Parents/adults have an important role as a Cookie Coach in the Girl Scout Cookie entrepreneur family.

Cookie Coach Checklist  Review this Cookie Program Family Guide together to design a Girl Scout Cookie business.  Review reward options and select prizes.  Agree on a total package goal.  Confirm booth participation with Troop Cookie Manager (TCM).  Manage cookie inventory in partnership with your Girl Scout’s Troop Cookie Manager (TCM).

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 Be creative and have fun!

Parent/Adult Responsibilities WE ASK YOU TO AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING...

1. I agree to adhere to the dates of the 2026 Cookie Program: January 23 to March 15, 2026.

2. I agree to let my Girl Scout do the selling for this girl-led program.

3. I agree, if supporting my Girl Scout by taking an order card to my place of business or other locations, there will be a note from my Girl Scout attached.

4. I agree, that when supporting my Girl Scout on my social media sites, I provide only program dates and that my Girl Scout will contact my social media friends personally. A parent/adult cannot take orders on social media on behalf of their Girl Scout.

5. I agree to be responsible for initial cookie orders, all cookie re-orders, and all funds due.

6. I agree to sign the “2026 Cookie Program Participation Permission and Receipt” form. I agree to get signed receipts for all cookies taken and for all money turned in.

7. I agree to provide valid identification (driver’s license or state ID) when picking up and signing for the initial cookie order.

8. I understand that unsold cookies cannot be returned to the troop or Council and that the cookies are the responsibility of the person signing the cookie receipt.

9. I will be responsible for turning in all money to the Troop Cookie Manager (TCM) by the mutually agreed upon dates.

10. Please remember the Girl Scout Promise and Law. At all times, you represent your child, the troop and Girl Scouts and to act with kindness and respect.

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Parent/Adult Helper Checklist Pre-Planning  Register as a Girl Scout member for the current Girl Scout year.  Pick up Cookie Program materials from your Troop Cookie Manager (TCM).  Complete a “2026 Cookie Program Participation Permission and Receipt” form.  Learn about the Five Skills, cookie badges, and cookie pins.  Review the girl rewards brochure with your Girl Scout.

Inventory/Delivery Work with your Troop Cookie Manager (TCM)/troop co-leader to estimate the number of packages of cookies your Girl Scout will sell as a starting inventory. Don’t worry—your troop can always get more cookies on their weekly order. Please plan ahead as additional cookies may take up to ten business days from the troop’s order date to the council.

GOAL GETTER  Deliver girl delivery orders as soon as you receive inventory.  Contact your Troop Cookie Manager (TCM) to pick up more cookies for any in-person or girl-delivered orders taken after the starting inventory is sold.  Sign a receipt for any additional cookies picked up from the Troop Cookie Manager (TCM).  Collect payments from customers.  Turn in money for cookies received to the Troop Cookie Manager (TCM). Be sure to get a receipt!  Volunteer to work a cookie booth (two adults are required and at least one adult must successfully complete a background screening).  Help your Girl Scout reach their goals by supporting cookie delivery and booth sales.

Wrap Up  Monitor Digital Cookie® to ensure your Girl Scout has received credit for the appropriate number of cookies sold.  Let the Troop Cookie Manager (TCM) know your Girl Scout’s reward choices.

Contact Your Area Product Program Manager East Central (Omaha Area) Traci Cherrington 402.779.8220 tcherrington@ girlscoutsnebraska.org Southeast (Lincoln Area) MeLisa Long 402.875.4344 mlong@ girlscoutsnebraska.org Northeast (Columbus Area) Vicki Hanus 402.260.3189 vhanus@ girlscoutsnebraska.org Central, Southwest, and Panhandle (Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte, Ogallala, Sidney) Kyla Endorf 308.646.3299 kendorf@ girlscoutsnebraska.org Product Program Director Mikki Tighe 402.779.8259 mtighe@ girlscoutsnebraska.org

Member Support Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (CT) Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (CT) 402.558.8189 MemberSupport@ girlscoutsnebraska.org