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2026 Sweet Success: Cookie Program
Download the Cookie Program Book (Family Guide). Everything from important dates, what we sell, prizes & more
DOWNLOAD PDFIt’s Cookie Time—Let the Adventure Begin!
Our 2025-2026 Cookie Program runs from December 1 - March 31
Important Dates
December 1 - Digital Cookie/Order Cards Begin
December 13 - Cookie Booths Begin
For Cookie Sellers
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 may come your way, we know that you’ll face them with resiliency and creativity—it’s the Girl Scout way!
When you participate in the Girl Scout 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!
Having the opportunity to run your very own cookie business gives you skills essential for success today and in the future.
Goal Setting
Decision Making
Money Management
People Skills
Business Ethics
Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin
Make Girl Scout Cookie season a family affair! Earning Cookie Entrepreneur Family pins makes spending time with family easy, fun, and even sweeter during cookie season. Start your collection today, and get ready to rock your Girl Scout pride all season long.
Juliettes (Individually Registered Girls) Can Join in the Fun of Participating in the Cookie Sale
Juliettes, of all age-levels, are eligible to participate in both council product sales and earn the awards. To participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Sale, please contact Girl Scouts of VA Skyline at 540-777-5100 or info@gsvsc.org. To participate in a product program, a Juliette will need to follow these procedures:
- Be registered for the current year.
- Have the written permission from her parent/caregiver.
- Understand that the proceeds resulting from her efforts will be presented in the form of a program credit certificate that can be redeemed for Girl Scout membership renewal, Skyline Shop purchases, Bronze/Silver/Gold award projects, and events/programs/camps presented by the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline and The Skyline Adventurers.
- May opt out of the incentives program by having a parent complete this form on her behalf.
For Cookie Sellers
Welcome Troop Cookie Team!
Thanks to our Girl Scout troops the cookie sale runs smoothly for girls and their parents. You play a big supporting role in the largest girl-led business in the world! Thanks for all your hard work & dedication.
The Essentials: Plan Books, Forms & Reports 
Everything You Need for Cookie-Selling Success!
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend: Feb. 20-22
Cookies for a Cause Program
Cookie Contests 2026
Thank You for participating in the 2026 Cookie Contests. Submissions are now closed.
Cookie Walkabout Contest
Take your wagon, cart, or wheelbarrow, add some cookies, and stroll around your neighborhood with a parent. Snap a photo during your Cookie Walkabout and enter our contest.
AWARDS
Entries receive a fun patch for every girl in the photo. More Awards to come.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2026
I Froze My Cookies Off! Contest
Host a cookie booth photo on a cold day. Let us know the temperature for the day. You can include the temperature in your photo. Include your troop # and the names of the girls and volunteers in the photo.
AWARDS
Entries receive a fun patch for every girl in the video. More Awards to come.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2026
[NEW] Cookie Booth Bingo Contest
Print out this fun Cookie Booth Bingo card and have it at your cookie booth(s). Mark off when your troop completes a sale as described in the bingo boxes. Once you have five straight across, diagonally, or straight down; you will have a BINGO!
AWARDS
Entries receive a fun patch for every girl in the photo. More Awards to come.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2026
[NEW] Sizzling Video!
Host a cookie booth and make a short, promotional video designed to generate excitement and interest in the cookie program and what it means to you or your troop.
AWARDS
Entries receive a fun patch for every girl in the photo. More Awards to come.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2026
[ENDED] Exploremores Holiday Bling Your Booth Contest
Host a cookie booth and decorate your booth with a holiday theme. Include information about the new cookie, Exploremores!
AWARDS
Entries receive a fun patch for every girl in the photo. More Awards to come.
DEADLINE: January 4, 2026
[ENDED] Let’s Get Moving
Host a cookie booth with a poster, a cheer or a song with the message “Let’s Get Moving!”
AWARDS
Entries receive a fun patch for every girl in the photo/video. More Awards to come.
DEADLINE: January 31, 2026
[ENDED] The Big Game Contest
Host a cookie booth on the weekend of February 6-8. Create a cookie sign/poster with a Big Game theme and snap a photo of it at your cookie booth.
AWARDS
Entries receive a fun patch for every girl in the photo. More Awards to come.
DEADLINE: February 6-8, 2026
[ENDED] Valentine's Day Contest
It's Valentine's Day Weekend and a great time to tell your customers how a sweet treat like Girl Scout Cookies make a wonderful Valentine's Day gift. Host a cookie booth on the weekend of Feb.13-15. Create a cookie sign/poster with a Valentine's theme and your sweet treat sales pitch and snap a photo of it at your cookie booth.
AWARDS
Entries receive a fun patch for every girl in the photo. More Awards to come.
DEADLINE: February 13-15, 2026
HOW TO ENTER: Complete this online contest entry.
[ENDED] National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Contest
During February 20-22, Girl Scouts across the nation will band together to speak as a single, powerful voice to raise awareness of the Girl Scout Cookie Program and to drive cookie sales. Make sure you have a cookie booth somewhere in a well-traveled or well-visited location on this weekend. There's also a National GS Cookie Weekend Patch that you can purchase for $2.00 OR you can get if for free with this council-wide cookie contest.
Host a cookie booth on National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend with your troop profits plan. Snap a photo of the cookie booth along with the poster/sign and the girls participating. Include your troop # and the names of the girls in the photo.
AWARDS
All girls at the booth will receive a National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend patch. More Awards to come.
DEADLINE: February 20-22, 2026
HOW TO ENTER: Complete this online entry here.
NOTE: Booth themes cannot be combined with World Thinking Day Contest; separate booths are required for each contest this weekend.
[ENDED] World Thinking Day Contest: 100 years of World Thinking Day
We’re celebrating 100 years of World Thinking Day in 2026—what an exciting birthday! Host a World Thinking Day-themed cookie booth during the weekend of February 20–22 and make a sign or poster that shows what is important to you on this special Girl Scout/Girl Guide day.
NOTE: Booth themes cannot be combined with National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend; separate booths are required for each contest this weekend.
AWARDS
All participants will earn a World Thinking Day Patch. More Awards to come.
Purchase the 100 Years of World Thinking Day Patch for just $2.00
DEADLINE: February 20–22, 2026
[NEW] “Sly as a Fox” Staff Patch
Our Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council staff members live, work, and travel all over our council region. This cookie season, they will be on the lookout for Girl Scout Cookie booths. If they spot you and you’re wearing your sash, vest, or smock AND know your personal or troop cookie goals AND you tell them your fave thing about Girl Scouts, then you’ll receive a “Sly as a Fox” fun patch! Keep on the lookout to meet and greet your council staff members
AWARDS
Each girl receive a fun patch from council staff member.
[NEW] CEO Nikki Fun “Cookie” Patch
Virginia Skyline CEO, Nikki Williams, will be out and about looking for cookie booths. If she visits your cookie booth, snap a picture with her and tell her your Girl Scout cookie personal or troop goals. She’ll ask you a few fun questions about Girl Scouts too! You’ll receive her new fun patch for cookie season. Be on the lookout!
AWARDS
Each girl receive a fun patch from CEO Nikki Williams
For Cookie Service Units
Welcome Service Unit Cookie Team!
Thanks to our Girl Scout service units the cookie sale runs smoothly for girls and their troops. You play a big supporting role in the largest girl-led business in the world! Thanks for all your hard work & dedication.
The Essentials: Plan Books, Forms & Reports
PR Cookies
Cookie Program Media Materials
