Go-Time Resources

In this section, you will find helpful resources to help your cookie season run smoothly. These are the “cookie basics” you’ll definitely want to know, like safety tips and selling guidelines.

Quick links

Permission and Agreement Forms 

  • Fill out the form specific to your role to opt-in to your role if you are serving as the Troop Product Manager (TPM), Service Unit Product Chair (SUPC), or managing your Girl Scout’s participation as a Juliette Parent/Guardian for the 2024 Fall Product Program. 

  • Product Program and Troop Activities Permission Form

Cookie Program Safety Guidelines 

We have many cookie program guidelines designed for participant safety and fairness which you’ll find throughout this program kit and other resources posted on The Bridge. We want Girl Scouts to be safe, have fun, and reach their goals. We ask adults to use their best judgment and common sense to support participating Girl Scouts!  

  • Adults must accompany Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors when they are taking orders, selling, or delivering product. Adults should always be present at a booth sale in any public place.  

  • Always have a plan for safeguarding money and getting it to the TPM as soon as possible. Never leave money in a car, at school, or anywhere unaccompanied and accessible to others.  

  • Girl Scouts should never enter the home or vehicle of a person when they are selling or making deliveries. 

  • Become familiar with the areas and neighborhoods where your Girl Scout will be selling Girl Scout Cookies. 

  • Use a phone and email to sell when it’s dark outside. Save door-to-door sales for daylight hours.  

  • Always follow safe pedestrian practices, especially when crossing at intersections or walking along roadways. Be aware of traffic when unloading product and passengers from vehicles. 

  • Girl Scouts should wear their Girl Scout membership pin, their Girl Scout uniform, or Girl Scout clothing to identify themselves as a Girl Scout. 

  • Girl Scouts’ names, addresses, and email addresses should never be given out to customers. Use a group contact number or address overseen by an adult for customers to request information, reorder, or give comments. 

Learn the rules  

Tell the Girl Scouts there are a few guidelines they need to follow for the Girl Scout Cookie Program. You can have them repeat after you, fill in the blanks, or play a Jeopardy-style game to learn the rules.  

  • The first day you can take orders for cookies is February 1.  

  • Booths and lemonade stands begin Feb. 7. Due to the delivery schedule across the council, no booths are allowed prior to this date to ensure a fair start for all Girl Scouts.  

  • When selling cookies, you should always have a parent/guardian with you.  

  • Utilize members of your community, family, and friends to support you to reach your cookie goals.  

  • Always say “thank you,” and be polite to everyone!  

  • Be a sister to every Girl Scout and think creatively to make sure you are being fair to your fellow Girl Scouts.  

  • Be safe when selling cookies—dress warm, watch for traffic, and have a parent/guardian help you sell safely online.  

  • If you take an order from a customer, collect the payment from them when you deliver the cookies. Always exchange cookies and money at the same time.  

  • Never go into a customer’s home or vehicle when selling door-to-door.   

Social Media Toolkit

Check out our curated selection of social media tools! 

ABC Bakers provides additional cookie program resources and fun activities on the Smart Cookies web platform. Find graphics, certificates, and other types of images you may want to use for cookie program marketing on the ABC Baker’s Flickr page. 

Cookie Selling 101

The Five Skills 

When you help Girl Scouts participate in the cookie program, you’re part of something even bigger than you, your troop, and all the amazing girls nationwide that sell too; you’re part of the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world! Your support gives Girl Scouts the opportunity to run their very own cookie business—giving them skills essential for success today and in the future. 

  • Goal setting 

  • Decision making 

  • Money management 

  • People skills 

  • Business ethics 

 
Practice, Practice, Practice!

A rally is a great way for Girl Scouts to learn more about the cookie program! The two activities below are great learning opportunities.  

What would you say if a customer said…?  

Have the Girl Scouts practice responses to possible customer reactions. Write these responses down on paper or notecards. Participants can randomly draw a card and role play with a partner. Be sure to have them switch between being the seller and the customer!  

  • I would love to buy some!  

  • No, I’m not interested.  

  • I will take 3 boxes. Do you have change for a $20?  

  • Maybe, but I’m very busy right now.  

  • I’ll take 6 boxes. How much do I owe you?  

  • Okay, but I never know what kind to get.  

  • I would like to, but I can’t buy them until I get paid on Friday.  

  • I’m sorry—I don’t have any cash with me.  

  • I would like to support you, but I don’t eat sweets.  

  • Sure, I will get some for my friend. She loves chocolate!  

  • Definitely! Why don’t you guys sell these all year?  

  • I’m sorry—I already bought from another girl.  

  • Can you tell me what the money goes to?  

  • I have a peanut allergy. Are there any that I can eat?