Selling Girl Scout Cookies is one of the most iconic activities Girl Scouts engage in. But that’s just one piece of the story. While keeping up with official program dates, don't forget to stop and celebrate the season!
Download a PDF of the full training schedule here.
November
21: Product Volunteer Training Begins @ 7 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
December
02-04: Troop Volunteer Smart Cookies Registration Emails Sent; Smart Cookies Access Open
Everyone must register for Smart Cookies through the registration email, even if they registered last year. The app includes instructions on what to do if the registration email isn't received.
02: Money Matters: Forms, Finance & Key Dates @ 7 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
06: Mastering Booths: Logistics & Tech Tips @ 6 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
07: Cookie Kick Off @ Camp Logan!
12: Planned Orders & Reporting Made Simple @ 8 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
13: Planned Orders Due | Estimate the number of cookies needed for your first pickup to help plan cupboard distributions.
25-31: GSNI-M Service Centers Closed
January
01: GSNI-M Service Centers Closed
02-06: First Booth Lottery Open | Results will be available January 7 at 12 PM
08: Secrets of Success with Digital Cookie @ 8 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
09-30: First Booth FCFS Open
10: Volunteer Digital Cookie Access Open | Everyone must register for Digital Cookie through the registration email, even if they registered last year.
12: Cookie Selling Essentials for Girl Scouts: Five Skills, Rewards & Digital Cookie 101 @ 4 PM | For Girl Scouts & Caregivers | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
13: Girl Scout Digital Cookie Access Open | Encourage Girl Scouts to activate Digital Cookie before January 17. Once activated, they will be prompted to complete a Digital Cookie Agreement and online safety review before they can personalize their profiles.
15: Let’s Chat: Open Q&A Forum @ 8 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
17: First Day of Cookie Sales!
22: Booth Management Strategies That Work @ 8 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
29: Let’s Chat: Open Q&A Forum @ 8 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
31: 25% Troop Cookie Balance Due to Council
February
01: Summer Camp Registration is Live! | Tip: Don't wait for Camp Saver to be awarded before registering and submitting deposits.
02-06: Second Booth Lottery Open | Results will be available February 7 at 12 PM
05: Spread Joy: Care to Share Program & Tips @ 8 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
08: 50% Troop Cookie Balance Due to Council
09-03/02: Second Booth FCFS Open (Closed Februay 14-16)
12: Financial Savvy: Logistics & Tech Tips @ 8 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
14-16: Home & Garden Show Lottery Open | Results will be available February 17 at 12 PM
16-03/02: Consignment Cookie Orders Accepted
19: Boost Sales: National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Specials @ 8 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
21-23: Happy National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend!
26: Ending Your Cookie Program @ 8 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
27-03/02: Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
22: Happy World Thinking Day!
24: Recognition Orders Open | Submit in Smart Cookies
24: 75% Troop Cookie Balance Due to Council
28: Older Girl Troops Opt-out Deadline | C/S/A Troops Only
March
02: Final Day for Consignment Cookie Orders
03: Last Day of Cookie Sales!
05: Last-Minute Cookie Success & Wrap Up @ 8 PM | Zoom (Passcode: 438438)
10: 100% Troop Cookie Balance Due to Council
10: Recognition Orders Due / Submit in Smart Cookies
10: Outstanding Balance Forms Due | If applicable
12: Happy Girl Scouts Birthday!
April
Week of 16: Reward Delivery Begins to Service Unit Sites for Distribution to Troops
27: Cookie Wrap Town Hall @ 2 PM, Camp Logan | Syracuse, IN
September
01: All Cookies Expire!
15: All Council Cash & IRG Program Credits Expire
Experience Reward Dates*
- May 18 | Nintendo Switch LAN Party (2800-3999)
- June 14 | Lego® Challenge Day (1600-2199)
- July 19 | Tablet Exploration (2200-2799)
- TBD | New York City Excursion (4000+)
*Recipients will be contacted after the sale to confirm final details and any reward customizations.