Resources for Girl Scouts & Families
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. Through it, Girl Scouts learn lifelong skills while earning fun rewards and troop proceeds to fuel their adventures.
Meet the 5 Essential Business skills
Girl Scouts in the program build skills and learn to think like entrepreneurs. The Cookie Program helps Girl Scouts develop real-world skills in 5 essential areas:
Girl Scouts & Families – What to Do Before the Cookie Program Starts
What your Girl Scout to Join the Cookie Pogram?
- Talk to your troop leaders to make sure your troop is taking part.
- Fill out the Annual Permission Form and give it to your Troop Cookie Volunteer.
- Pick up your Cookie Program materials from your Troop Cookie Volunteer. This includes the paper order card and a printed Cookie Family Guide. You can also look at these materials online and download them below.
- Learn About the Cookie Program. Read the Cookie Family Guide to find out how to set up your Girl Scout’s Digital Cookie site, get important program dates, and learn about different Ways to Participate in the Cookie Program Talk with your Girl Scout and choose what works best for them.
- Talk with your Girl Scout about her goals. Which reward does she want to earn? Help her choose a level to work toward!
- Visit this webpage to find more details, how-to videos, and things you can download to help with the Cookie Program.
- Get Ready! - The Cookie Program starts on January 12, 2026 - let the cookie fun begin!
Cookie Family Guide
The perfect resource to help you and your Girl Scout navigate the cookie program.
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Important Dates 
Cookie Family Guide
2026 Girl Scout Cookie Lineup
Cookie Rewards
Meet the Mascot!
This year’s Cookie Program mascot is Shirley the Black-footed Ferret!
Check out ferret crafts, fun facts, and more in the Rally Guide!
Go Solo as an Individual Girl Scout
Digital Cookie
How the Cookie Crumbles – Where Cookie Money Goes
Did you know? 100% of the money from the Girl Scout Cookie Program stays right here in Northeast Ohio! After paying for the cookies, the rest helps local troops and our council.
Cookie Entrepreneurship Badges & Pins
Ways to Particpate
