The Badge Archive

2011 – My First Cookie Business – Activity List

Activity Ideas

Listed under each requirement

Step 1 – Find out about Girl Scout Cookies

Learn the flavors and how much a box costs.

RECOMMENDED: Basic Cookie Sale – Youths explore Girl Scout Cookie types and prices, then practice buying cookies using play money.

  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Basic Cookie Sale – Youths explore Girl Scout Cookie types and prices, then practice buying cookies using play money.
  • ((Similar to VTK Suggestion))
    Draw or Write Names – Youths set out cookie pictures and practice writing cookie names or drawing cookie shapes while waiting for the meeting to begin.
  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Online Shopping Cart – Youths explore cookie names and prices using the Digital Cookie or Smart Cookies site and practice adding items to a shopping cart.

Or choose any activity from the Cookie Facts category you feel your scouts are able to do.

Step 2 – Decide how to use your cookie money and set a goal

Brainstorm ideas and pick one to make a troop sales goal.

RECOMMENDED: Quick Goal Discussion – Youths share ideas for how to use cookie money, vote on favorites, and learn about personal goals.

  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Quick Goal Discussion – Youths share ideas for how to use cookie money, vote on favorites, and learn about personal goals.
  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Quick Goal Idea Discussion – Youths explore ideas for using cookie money, vote on their favorites, and explore personal goals

Or choose any activity from the Set Goals category you feel your scouts are able to do.

Step 3 – Practice your sales pitch

Learn what to say to customers (door-to-door/cookie booth) and practice it (role play, make a video to use for online sales).

RECOMMENDED: Finger Puppet Customer Practice – Youths use finger puppets and a mini cookie booth to practice selling Girl Scout Cookies.

  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Finger Puppet Customer Practice – Youths use finger puppets and a mini cookie booth to practice selling Girl Scout Cookies.
  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Simple Video – Youths practice and record a video sales pitch about Girl Scout Cookies.

Or choose any activity from the Customer Practice or Pitches categories you feel your scouts are able to do.

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For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the My First Cookie Business page.

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.

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Tia Kennard