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Supercharge your sale and crush your goals with these handy resources.

There's so much more to Girl Scout Cookies than what’s in the box—there’s the magic that is you!

When you sell Girl Scout Cookies, you're doing more than helping your customers stock up on delicious treats (and having lots of fun).

You have a goal in mind: to power life-changing programs, experiences, and learning for yourself and your troop all year long.

Because no matter what obstacles pop up, we know that you’ll face them with resiliency and creativity—it’s the Girl Scout way.

Ready to get started?

Check out all the resources that make it easy to sell more cookies this year than you ever thought possible.

Welcome to your one-stop shop for everything you need for a successful cookie season!

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia's Cookie Program runs from December 14, 2026-March 7, 2027.

Whether you're a troop volunteer or a parent, your role is vital in helping girls build confidence, learn business skills, and achieve their goals. This page provides everything you need to ensure a smooth and successful cookie season. From key dates and training videos to important forms and social media guidelines, we’ve gathered the essentials to help you guide and encourage your Girl Scout every step of the way. Together, we can make this cookie season a fun, rewarding experience for every girl—one box at a time!

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Is your future entrepreneur ready for the 2027 GSHG Girl Scout Cookie Program, are you new to the Cookie Program or are you a veteran business leader? Review our Cookies 101 For Caregivers for detailed instructions on having a successful program!

To get ready, start with the three steps below:

Step 1: Complete the Caregiver Checklist! This checklist contains the steps required to participate in the Fall Product Program.
o Register your girl for the current Girl Scout membership year. To verify, call Customer Care at 1-888-689-1912.
o Opt-in to receive emails. Ensure that your correct email address is in your myGS account and verify that you opted-in to receive emails to receive your Girl Scout’s online site invite.
o Submit the 2026-2027 Product Program Caregiver Permission Form. Complete this form with your troop number, service unit name, and region before the start of the cookie program. If you are unsure of this information, please contact your troop leader.
o The Product Program Caregiver Permission form can be completed once for both the Fall Product Program and the Girl Scout Cookie Program during the current Girl Scout membership year. Submission of any product program forms does not require your participation in either program.
Step 2: Review your Cookies 101 for Caregivers!
Step 3: Mark your calendar! Be aware of all deadlines set during the Cookie Program.

Cookie Family Entrepreneur Pin: 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.

Girl Scout Entrepreneur Program: Cookie Entrepreneurs, or Cookie Captains, are experienced older Girl Scouts who want to help their sister Girl Scouts reach their cookie season goals.

Frequently Asked Questions for Families

Frequently Asked Questions for Juliettes

Frequently Asked Questions for Volunteers

Resources for Parents of Girl Scouts in a Traditional Troop

These resources are for the parents of Girl Scouts who are part of a traditional Girl Scout troop.

Cookies 101 for Parents

Resources for Parents of Juliettes

These resources are for the parents of Girl Scouts who are Juliettes--individually registered members who are not associated with a troop.

Cookies 101 for IRG/Juliette

Resources for Parents of Girl Scouts in the Direct Delivery Program

These resources are for parents of Girl Scouts who are part of the direct delivery program. This might include girls who participate in Girl Scouts through their school or other community organization rather than a traditional troop.

Cookies 101 for Direct Delivery

Required Forms for All Parents/Caregivers

Product Program Caregiver Permission and Debt Form: This online form must be completed by the parent or caregiver. If the personal credentials (valid driver’s license or social security card) cannot be provided, cookies must be paid for in advance. Due to council by December 14, 2026.

Cookie Program Feedback

Product Program End Survey: We extend the greatest appreciation to our volunteers, parents and guardians, and Girl Scouts for a successful Fall Product and Cookie Program. Despite all the challenges, you have exemplified our theme of "Ready to Explore" to the fullest. The following survey will help us improve next year's programming. Please feel free to answer all questions openly and honestly. This survey will close on May 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m.
Product Program Planning Committee Application: Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia invites volunteers to serve on the council-wide Product Program Planning Committee. This committee will be comprised of Product Program representatives from each region to ensure diversity and all the council’s geographic regions are represented. We are looking for NEW committee members that will provide GSHG with valuable input for future Product Programs.
Girl Advisory Sign Up Form: Sign up for our Girl Advisory Committee to share your ideas on all things rewards, programming, and even Girl Scout Experiences. The purpose of this meeting is to get feedback from our Girl Scouts regarding all things Fall Product and Cookie Program. If you have big ideas and want your voice to be heard, please complete this sign up form and jot down in your calendar our upcoming virtual meeting times and dates.

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We know your girls are ready, but are YOU ready for cookie season? As the Troop Cookie Program Manager you lead the future of business entrepreneurs to new heights and even taller goals!

Check out the What's New on the Menu for all updates to the cookie program. Review the Cookies 101 for Troops for detailed instructions to a successful cookie program. All Troop Cookie Program Managers will need a copy of the volunteer guide (2027 Volunteer Guide is coming soon!) it is your go–to resources during the cookie program. To be ready complete the three steps below:

Step 1: Be Product Program Ready!
o Be a registered Girl Scout volunteer with an approved background check for the current Girl Scout Membership year. To verify, call Customer Care at 1-888-689-1912.
o You must have the Troop Cookie Program Manager role assigned to you (or another registered and verified volunteer) in myGS to gain access to your troop eBudde site and have two non -related, background-checked volunteers assigned to the troop leadership role in myGS.
o Troops with less than 5 registered girls in grades K -5 and/or less than 3 registered girls in grades 6-12 may participate in upcoming product programs IF they are open in the troop catalog. Call Customer Care on 1-888-689-1912 for verification.
o Have your troop bank account set up by the Troop Account Manager.
o Submit the 2026-2027 Product Program Manager Agreement and Debt Form and via Jotform before the start of the Cookie Program.
Step 2: Watch the training videos! Go to gsLearn to access the full Cookie Program Training playlist. Get started by watching the GSHG Cookie Program Training video to gain access to your Digital Cookie troop site and receive eBudde access.
Step 3: Mark your calendar! Be aware of all deadlines set throughout the Cookie Program.

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Social media can be a great tool for sharing about the Girl Scout Cookie Program with family and friends! Check out these safety guidelines for online marketing of your cookie program.

Little Brownie Bakers has lots of great resources for promoting the Girl Scout Cookie Program online.

Check out the Digital Marketing Tips for Cookie Entrepreneurs and Families to explore ideas and stay safe this cookie season!

Share why you sell cookies and what your goals are! Are you saving up for a trip or summer camp? Is there a Cookie Reward you are aiming for? Let people know!
Share which cookie is your favorite and why! Ask others to share too; this gets them to interact with you and helps you know what cookies they may want to purchase!
Talk about the skills! You learn so much and it's important for others to know that too. This lets them know that they are helping you with those skills by visiting you at boths or interacting online!

Safety Guidelines

Sharing Cookie Links Online: What Families Need to Know

We’re excited that Girl Scouts can share their online cookie business with friends, family, and supporters through public online posts! To help keep girls safe while building their entrepreneurial skills, please follow these important guidelines:

Girl Scouts should work together with their family and troop and take an active role in managing their online cookie business.
Girl Scouts, caregivers, and volunteers must follow the Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge, Digital Cookie Pledge, and Safety Activity Checkpoints for Computer and Internet Use.
Digital Cookie online storefront links may not be shared on resale or marketplace platforms such as eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or yard-sale groups.
Paid advertising, including boosted social media posts or donated ads, may not be used to promote a girl’s online cookie storefront.
For Girl Scouts under age 13, a caregiver must create and publish posts on the girl’s behalf.
Caregivers must review and approve any website before it is published.
Caregivers must review and approve all photos and videos before they are shared.

For girls under 13, the caregiver must also upload the content.

When promoting their cookie business online, Girl Scouts should use only:

o Their first name

o Their troop number

o Their Girl Scout council’s name

What to remember: Girl Scouts are welcome to share their online cookie business publicly, as long as safety remains the top priority. With family support, appropriate supervision, and adherence to the Girl Scout guidelines, girls can confidently build their business skills while staying safe online.

Why participate in our Fall Product Program?

The Fall Product Program is a simple, fun product program offering girls and troops the opportunity to earn startup funds for Girl Scout activities while also practicing five important skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. The troop can use the funds they earn to enjoy new and exciting opportunities right away! Thank you for your support of the girls, troops and council by purchasing or participating in the Fall Product Program!

This year's dates for Fall Product are September 19 - November 2, 2026!

Remember to pick up and collect your rewards before the start of the next Fall Product Program, or they will be forfeited to your regional Product Program Manager.

Check out the resources below for important forms, training, and information about how to get involved the Fall Product Program.

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Nuts and candy: Trophy Nut offers sixteen delicious nut and candy selection!

Magazines: M2 Media offers magazine and educational kit subscriptions. These sales not only benefit the girls but also Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia because 50% of the purchase price from each sale goes directly to the council.

Tervis Tumblers: Girls will be offering a selection of Tervis Tumblers to order! Offerings will include a great selection of premium insulated tumblers and water bottles. Designs will include top sellers including your favorite MLB®, NFL®, collegiate sports teams, and more!

BarkBox: Girl Scouts has partnered with BarkBox to offer a special Girl Scout themed box for your dog!

Personalized products: Personalized products are new to the lineup this year and offer a variety of options that can that you can make your own or share. The selection includes stationery, photo frames and notepads, and much more. There are up to 26 items to select from for personalizing.

Candles: Another new addition to the lineup this year are long burning candles in variety of great scents. These double-wicked candles boast a burn time of up to 80 hours and make a great selection around the home or office.

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Girls take orders on paper order cards from customers using cash or direct customers to the girl’s personalized storefront to shop the entire product line. Customers can choose to have items shipped directly to them or select from a group of products that the girls can deliver.

For Caregivers

Step 1: Complete the Caregiver Checklist!

✓ Register your girl for the current Girl Scout membership year. To verify, call Customer Care at 1-888-689-1912.

✓ Opt-in to receive emails. Ensure that your correct email address is in your myGS account and verify that you opted-in to receive emails to receive your Girl Scout’s online site invite.

✓ Complete the 2026-2027 Caregiver Permission and Debt Form. The Product Program Parent Permission form can be completed once for both the Fall Product Program and the Girl Scout Cookie Program during the current Girl Scout membership year. Submission of any product program forms does not require your participation in either program.

Step 2: Review your Caregiver Guide

Step 3: Mark your calendar! Be aware of all deadlines set during the Fall Product Program with a downloadable calendar

For Volunteers

Step 1: Be Product Program Ready!

✓ Be a registered Girl Scout volunteer with an approved background check for the current Girl Scout Membership year. To verify, call Customer Care at 1-888-689-1912.

✓ You must have the Troop Cookie Program Manager role assigned to you in myGS to gain access to your Troop M2 Media site and have two non -related, background-checked volunteers assigned to the troop leadership role in myGS.

✓ Troops with less than 5 registered girls in grades K -5 and/or less than 3 registered girls in grades 6 -12 may participate in upcoming Product Programs IF they are open in the Troop Catalog. Call Customer Care on 1 -888 -689 -1912 for verification.

✓ Have your troop bank account set up by the Troop Account Manager.

✓ Submit the 2026 -2027 Product Program Manager Agreement and Debt Form.

Step 2: Take your training! Navigate to the top of this page and click the "My GS" tab. Sign in with your username (email address) and password, then click gsLearn on your dashboard. Use the search bar and type "fall," and the training should pop up. Need help? Contact us at customercare@gshg.org or at 1-888-689-1912.

Step 3: Mark your calendar! Be aware of all deadlines set during the Fall Product Program with a downloadable calendar