What’s really in a box of Girl Scout Cookies?

First, the box contains an outstanding program for girls. From learning to count money to setting goals for college and their lives; from learning to meet the public to developing self confidence in themselves and their value to society; from learning to work with others to becoming leaders who will grow up to make the world a better place – the Girl Scout Cookie Sale is first and foremost an opportunity for girls to learn through experience.

Second, the box contains funding that helps Girl Scouting make a lot of good things happen for girls. Research shows that the number one reason people buy Girl Scout Cookies is to support Girl Scouting.

Third, the box contains Girl Scouting. For many people, the cookies sale is the only time during the year when they interact with a Girl Scout. She becomes their personal symbol of how Girl Scouting is helping girls grow strong today so that they become the competent, caring and confident adult customdians fo tomorrow’s world.

Fourth, the box contains some of the most popular cookies in America – cookies that are only available for a short time each year. Girl Scout Cookies are a "Great American Tradition."

When all of the cookies have been consumed, the box is still not empty. Hold it to your ear and, if you listen with your heart, you will hear the echoing of thousands of happy memories and incredible achievements that the cookie sale has made possible.

Girl Scouts Going Places

Going Places. Girls Take the Lead! Girl Scouts don’t stand still, they are always on the move. With confidence, they explore their world; discover their potential and make things happen. They courageously take the lead. They love the journey of life and are eager to make their own way. To grow and to learn. To dream and to build. Cookie activities help girls go places in their lives - physically, mentally and emotionally. Girl Scouts are going places. In Girl Scouting, girls take the lead and change the world!