While Smart Cookies credits the Care to Share (CTS) money to Girl Scouts, it does not credit the packages from girl delivery with donation or cash Care to Share orders at the same time. You must allocate the Care to Share packages via the Virtual Cookie Share Tab (or Smart Booth Divider) in Smart Cookies. If you fail to […]
Juliettes are Girl Scouts who participate in Girl Scout activities without a troop. They are affectionately named after our founder Juliette Gordon Low. Juliettes can participate in the Entrepreneurship programs; Fall Product and Cookie Programs with their caregivers acting as their Troop Leader. Optional training for caregivers supporting their Juliettes can be found here. Select a […]
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Girl Scout Cookie Program. If youhave additional questions, email info@gsnorcal.org or call the Cookie Hotline at 510-995-2900 Scroll through the questions below or jump to a topic below: General Do Exploremores contain almonds? I see it listed on the front of the package, but it’s not […]
Every year, Girl Scout Cookie season brings excitement, energy, and plenty of new terminology—words like Smart Cookies, Care to Share, Juliette, and Cupboard. This Girl Scout Cookie Lingo article cuts through the confusion with clear, accessible definitions that empower both new and experienced cookie volunteers. Whether you’re a troop leader, caregiver, or entrepreneur, this handy […]
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is built on four core program pillars. One pillar of focus for Girl Scouts of Northern California is our Entrepreneurship Pillar. To help Girl Scouts grow their entrepreneurial mindset year-round, the Entrepreneurship team is excited to offer a variety of programs beyond the traditional Fall Product Program and Cookie Season. […]
While the goal of the Girl Scout Cookie Program is to sell all or as much of your cookie inventory as possible, we understand that sometimes troops may end the season with more cookies than expected. If that happens, don’t worry, here are a few ways to manage extra inventory. Option 1: Continue selling through […]
What are Council Credits? Reward dollars will be totaled and put onto one virtual card, called Council Credits, for each entrepreneur for the Fall Product Program or Girl Scout Cookie Program. Council Credits are emailed directly to the email address that we have on file for each entrepreneur’s parent/guardian. How can Council Credits be used? […]
Per IRS requirements for maintaining non-profit status, all active Girl Scouts of Northern California troops are required to complete a report each year detailing income and expenditure. Troop leaders and troop treasurers will complete the Annual Troop Finance Report using the Troop Finance Report for 2026 form. The reporting period is from June 1st to May […]
There are several helpful reports in Smart Cookies. In this article we will take a deeper dive into a few of the most commonly used reports. When pulling any report in Smart Cookies you will start from the Report tab> Current. From the report screen you can select the report you are looking for and […]
Cookie season kicks off on January 12, and we’re excited to pilot Mega Deliveries in six Bay Area locations on January 31 and February 1! To make these large-scale delivery events run smoothly, we need volunteers to help load cookies into vehicles. If you’re available, please sign up using the links below. Each site offers […]
Girl Scout Cookie Training for Troop Cookie Chairs can be found on your Home page in gsLearn, in either the “Not Started” or “In Progress” tabs. For assistance with finding and logging into gsLearn, check out the article Where to find gsLearn. Access to Smart Cookies is only granted once the appropriate cookie training for your role is […]
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