Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is a special event where Girl Scouts sell cookies, but it’s about much more than treats. It highlights the skills girls learn while participating in the cookie program.
This weekend, Girl Scouts have a chance to show off their entrepreneurial abilities by managing sales and engaging with customers. The excitement builds as communities gather to support their local troops, knowing they’re helping these young girls develop important life skills.
How to Celebrate Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
Host a Cookie Party
What better way to celebrate Girl Scout Cookie Weekend than by hosting a fun cookie-tasting party? Gather friends and family to sample different cookie varieties and vote on their favorites.
Set up a spread of classic cookies like Thin Mints or Tagalongs, and add a twist by pairing them with beverages like coffee, tea, or milk.
Buy Extra Boxes to Donate
A great way to support Girl Scouts is to buy extra cookies and donate them to local shelters, schools, or community centers. Sharing these sweet treats with others spreads joy and helps the Girl Scouts raise even more funds for their programs.
Support a Local Booth
Stop by a nearby Girl Scout cookie booth and grab a box (or a few). Face-to-face interaction teaches the girls important skills, and you’ll get to enjoy the cookies while supporting their efforts.
Plus, who doesn’t love helping a young entrepreneur reach her goal?
Get Creative in the Kitchen
For the foodies out there, try using Girl Scout cookies as ingredients in your own desserts. Crush up some Samoas for a pie crust or layer Thin Mints in an ice cream sundae. The possibilities are endless, and the results are delicious!
Spread the Word Online
Use your social media to spread the word about Girl Scout Cookie Weekend. Post photos of your cookie stash, tag your local Girl Scouts, or share the official online ordering link.
A little post could go a long way in helping them reach more customers​.
History of Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is a national celebration of the iconic cookie program, first launched in 2013. The Girl Scouts of the USA created it to highlight the important skills girls gain through selling cookies, like goal-setting and money management​.
This special weekend also gives communities a chance to support local Girl Scout troops by purchasing their favorite treats at booths or online.
The event takes place each year in February and, through this celebration, Girl Scouts can showcase their hard work and earn funds for their troop activities. The weekend also raises awareness about the Girl Scout Cookie Program, which began in 1917 with a troop in Oklahoma selling home-baked cookies​.
Selling cookies teaches girls confidence, decision-making, and goal-setting. It’s not just a sale; it’s a lesson in leadership that stays with them. The funds raised go back into Girl Scout programs, helping them continue their personal growth and giving back to their communities​.
By organizing this event, the Girl Scouts hoped to encourage more people to buy cookies and recognize the value of teaching girls entrepreneurial skills.
The weekend brings more attention to the leadership and personal growth that come from participating in the cookie sale. Today, it remains a fun and valuable tradition for Girl Scouts and their supporters.
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