Cookie Season 2027 is from January 4 to March 7!

Our Girl Scouts will open their Digital Cookie storefronts on January 4. If you don’t know a Girl Scout, click here to be connected. Girl Scouts in Southern Arizona will have cookies in hand, ready for immediate purchase and delivery, for orders placed on their Digital Cookie storefronts starting January 16.

About the Girl Scout Cookie Program

Did you know that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest youth-led entrepreneurial program in the world?

When you purchase Girl Scout Cookies, you're creating an opportunity for Girl Scouts to develop a host of leadership and life skills. From learning how to interact with customers to creating budgets and taking orders, the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches Girl Scouts invaluable skills that they’ll need to succeed throughout their lives.

Plus, Girl Scout Cookie proceeds always stay in the community to support local councils and troops. Pretty sweet, right?

The Five Key Skills Girl Scouts learn with the Cookie Season

Goal Setting

Girl Scouts learn how to set goals and create a plan to reach them.

Decision Making

Girl Scouts learn to make decisions on their own and as a team.

Money Management

Girl Scouts learn how to create a budget and handle money.

People Skills

Girl Scouts find their voice and build confidence through customer interactions.

Business Ethics

Girl Scouts learn to act ethically, both in business and in life.

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Empowerment: At its core, the program empowers Girl Scouts to take charge of their destinies. It's a training ground for independence, resilience, and confidence-building—a platform where they learn to set goals, overcome challenges, and emerge stronger.

Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the world's largest entrepreneurial program for young women. It's not just about selling cookies; it's about instilling an entrepreneurial mindset. From budgeting to marketing, Girl Scouts develop critical business skills that lay the foundation for success in any field.

Financial Literacy: In a world where financial literacy is crucial, the program teaches Girl Scouts the value of money and the principles of sound financial management. They set sales goals, manage finances, and learn the importance of saving and budgeting—a foundation for a lifetime of fiscal responsibility.

Community Engagement: Beyond the cookies, there's a deeper connection to the community. Girl Scouts learn the significance of giving back by participating in service projects funded by cookie sales. The program fosters a sense of social responsibility and the understanding that their actions can make a positive impact.

Leadership Development: Girl Scouts aren't just cookie sellers; they are leaders in the making. The program provides a nurturing environment for leadership development, fostering teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills that prepare them to lead in a diverse and ever-changing world.

Life Skills: The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a real-world classroom where they acquire practical life skills. From goal-setting and problem-solving to customer service and interpersonal communication to ethical decision-making, these skills transcend the cookie booth and become valuable assets for a lifetime.

Self-Esteem: In a day and age when girls 8-14 have the highest levels of depression ever documented, the Girl Scout Cookie Program provides space for a child to discover that their thoughts, actions, and existence all matter— simply because they find that their voice matters—from a box of cookies.

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Inclusivity: The program embraces diversity, ensuring that every Girl Scout, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to participate and thrive. Every Girl Scout is in action everywhere.

Mentorship: Girl Scouts learn from strong female role models who guide and inspire them, fostering a supportive network that extends far beyond the cookie season.

Innovation: Constantly evolving with the times, the program encourages innovation, teaching Girl Scouts to adapt to change and embrace new ideas.

Global Impact: Cookie sales support not only local troops but also contribute to global initiatives, creating a sense of global citizenship and interconnectedness.

Girl Scout Cookie History

Take an inside look at the Girl Scout Cookie Program—from a grassroots project in 1917 to an icon of American culture today.

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Your support makes all the difference. Find Girl Scout Cookies near you and be a driving force in reaching new heights with your purchase!

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For Cookie Customers

Cookie Season 2027 is from January 4 to March 7!

About the Girl Scout Cookie Program

The Five Key Skills Girl Scouts learn with the Cookie Season

Join the movement and support the dream.