Cookie Resources
Take Girl Scout Cookie® sales to the next level.
From downloads to guidelines, doorhangers to business cards and beyond—try these handy resources.
2024 Cookie Program: February 12 - March 25
If you are a new troop participating in the Cookie Program, learn how to get started.
2024 Calendar 
January 1: GSDH Offices Closed
January 4: Priority Cookie Booth Sign-Up
January 5-6: Cookie Booth Sign-Up #1
January 7-8: Cookie Booth Sign-Up #2
January 8: Troop CC Virtual Training
January 8: Initial Order Webinar & Q&A
January 9: Cookie Booth Sign-Up #3
January 11: Troop Initial Orders Due
January 12: Digital Cookie Invitation Email to Troop CCs
January 15: GSDH Offices Closed
January 15: Service Unit CM Confirms Initial Order
January 17: Council Order Submitted
January 25: Digital Cookie Invitation Email to Girls
February 1: Cookie Delivery Begins
February 12: Cookie Program Starts
February 16-18: National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
February 19: GSDH Offices Closed
March 8: Inital ACH
March 10-16: Girl Scout Week
March 12: Girl Scout Birthday
March 25: Cookie Program Ends
March 27: 5 for 5 Submissions Close
March 28: Troops complete all transfers and reward orders
March 31: Service Unit Cookie Managers Verify and Submit Orders
April: Volunteer Appreciation Month
April 3: Council Order Submitted
April 5: Outstanding Balance Forms Due
April 16: GSDH Annual Meeting
April 19: Final ACH
Week of May 6: Rewards Ship to Service Unit CM
Frequently Asked Questions
Marketing
Social Media Toolkit
The GSDH Social Media Toolkit helps you find the right words (and pictures) to raise awareness about the Girl Scout Cookie Program. It’s social media planning made simple!
Action steps to help you get started — and get sharing:
Create a social calendar that covers different phases of the cookie season, from rallies to booth events.
- Invite girls to join you in brainstorming ideas for social posts that get the attention of cookie fans.
- Take the opportunity to celebrate your troop’s achievements on social media.
Booth Kit
This Cookie Booth Kit will provide you information and ideas to ensure you and your girls have a great experience whether in-person or online!
What it includes:
- Promotions
- Supplies List
- Etiquette
- Recording your Sales
- Booth Inventory
- Graphics and Signs
Bling Your Booth
5 for 5
Heroes on the Horizon
Promotional Merchandise
Programming
Cookie Rally Patch Program
For Service Units / Troops / Girls
Earn a fun patch to kick off your Girl Scout cookie season with the ultimate party for girls: a Girl Scout Cookie Rally! Different from Cookie University, service units and/or troops will host a rally full of fun and interactive activities for girls to learn about the skills needed to master the Cookie Program.
Awesome Axolotl Patch Program
For Troops or Girls
Why are axolotls so smart? Because they axolotl questions! Known for being small, Axolotyls are mighty. Axolotls just refuse to grow up. These amazing creatures stay “young” all of their lives, keeping their juvenile characteristics. Learn more about the 2024 cookie program mascot by completing this patch program.
Cookie University
Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pins
For Girls and Families
It’s never been easier to support your Girl Scout as she develops business skills, makes amazing memories, and earns a different pin every cookie season. The simple, age-specific guidelines meet her where she is developmentally, making success a snap.
Cookie Business Badges
For Girls
Getting Started
Digital Cookie Resources
Additional Resources
Selling Materials
Rewards
For Volunteers
Training
Getting Started
Just-in-Time Guides
Priority Booth Sign-Up Info
As part of 2023 Spring Renewal incentives, troops renewing a minimum of 2 adults and 3 girls by April 30 will receive priority cookie booth sign-up during the 2024 Cookie Program.
Troops that earned this incentive will be able to sign up for their first 3 booths one day early on January 4 at 7:00 PM CT/6:00 PM MT.
Digital Cookie Resources
Credit Card Payments
Additional Resources
Forms
Certificates
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