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Service Ideas for Your Troop/Group
Time: there never seems to be enough of it to do all the things we want to do—to reach for every dream, help every person in need, or even get all the Zs we need each night. Girl Scouts means … Continue reading
Celebrate Girl Scout Week!
Whether you’re a Girl Scout alum, a current member, a dedicated volunteer, or you simply have an extraordinary Girl Scout in your life, you’re an important part of the Girl Scout family. And you know what families do together? Celebrate! … Continue reading
Finding Local Experts for Girl Scout Activities
Community partners and local experts can inspire your Girl Scout troop to try new things—but that’s not the only reason you’ll want to team up with them! If you’ve got more questions than answers about a Cybersecurity badge or if … Continue reading
Ways to Raise a Strong Girl in Today’s World
Strong girls are truly having a moment right now. Whether it’s physically strong teens, like Lindsey Vonn, championship skier, or emotionally strong female survivors calling for justice, today’s girls are showing us all just how many varieties of strength exist … Continue reading
What Girls Learn From Cookies!
Teaching Essential Skills for a Lifetime A well known component of Girl Scouting is the Cookie Program, the largest girl-run business in the world. Once a year, Girl Scouts around the country venture into the entrepreneurial world to learn business … Continue reading
How the Cookie Crumbles
Girl Scout Cookies are about so much more than the sweet treats we anticipate each season; your purchase powers life-changing adventures for girls while helping them build real-life skills. Here’s how it’s done. As the biggest annual financial investment in girls … Continue reading
Cookies Are Here! Where to Find Your Favorites!
The countdown to Girl Scout Cookies begins! The Girl Scout Cookie Program is such an important (and fun!) part of the overall Girl Scout experience—tons of learning for every Girl Scout and beyond-delicious cookies for our awesome cookie customers! It’s … Continue reading
Summer Camp . . . It’s in Our Nature
From the backyard to the backcountry, Girl Scouts has a long and storied history of getting every girl outdoors. In fact, many Girl Scouts tell us “camping trips” are one of the best things about their Girl Scout experience. It’s true: connecting … Continue reading
Digital Cookie – More Ways to Sell Girl Scout Cookies
More ways to buy, more ways to learn The Digital Cookie® platform helps girls superpower their cookie sales as they go beyond the booth with mobile and online channels. That’s right. The platform is a fun, educational tool that helps girls … Continue reading
Parents Are Important During Cookie Season
Cookie season is here, and you’re feeling proud of your Girl Scout troop for rocking their goal setting conversation and committing to a cookie goal that’ll power their weekend camping trip this summer. But before your girls break out their order … Continue reading
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