Cookie Resources for Girl Scouts and Cookie Volunteers
From marketing tools and selling tips to info on pins, badges, and more—check out these handy resources to boost your cookie business.
Selling Girl Scout Cookies® is one of the most iconic activities Girl Scouts engage in. But that’s just one piece of the story.
As participants in the Girl Scout Cookie Program®—the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world—Girl Scouts also gain five skills as they build their business smarts, earn money for activities they choose, and prepare for amazing adventures that last a lifetime.
To help ensure that everyone—from troop leaders to cookie moms and dads to Girl Scouts themselves—gets the most out of this year’s cookie season, check out these helpful resources now available for download.
Cookie Program Booklets and Handouts
- Cookie Program Family Meeting Guides for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors (PDF)
- Cookie Family Connection Guide (PDF)
- Financial Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Program Overview (PDF)
- Cookie Booth Essentials (PDF) — English
- Where the Money Goes (PDF) — English
- Entrepreneurship Progression Chart (PDF) — English
Direct to Troop Resources
Print these resources for use at cookie booths or door-to-door sales.
- Door Hanger (PDF) Door Hanger Sample (PDF)
- Thank You Note Cards (Avery 8387–PDF)
- Sales Pitch Card (PDF) | Sales Pitch Script (PDF)
- Stickers: Checklist | More Cookies? | Thank You (Avery 94215–PDF)
Virtual Cookie Program Resources
Pins and Badges
- Girl Scout Cookie Program Pins and Badges poster (PDF)
- Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin Requirements for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors (PDF)
- Award and Badge Explorer: Encourage Girl Scouts to explore their interests and learn new skills through earning the Cookie Business and Financial Literacy badges.
- Buy Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pins
Safety
Before participating in any money-earning activity, it’s super important for Girl Scouts and adults to review the following materials:
- Digital Marketing Tips for Cookie Entrepreneurs and Families (PDF) — English
- Supplemental Safety Tips for Online Marketing (PDF) — English
- Practical Tips for Parents (PDF) — English | Español
- Safety Tips for Product Sales (PDF) — English
Contact your local Girl Scout council for a copy of Safety Activity Checkpoints
Handouts from “5 Skills for Girls” Toolkit
- The 5 Skills—Shaping Your Girl's Future (PDF) — English | Español
- The 5 Skills in Action (PDF) — English | Español
- The 5 Skills and Girl Scout Leadership Outcomes (PDF) — English | Español
- Coaching Your Budding Businesswoman (PDF) — English | Español
- Creating Cookie Success (PDF) — English | Español
More Tips and Tools
Volunteer Essentials: Get just about everything you need, including basic facts and forms and tips for planning outdoor activities, managing troop finances, promoting safety, arranging trips, and selling cookies—ask your local Girl Scout council for a copy of Volunteer Essentials.
