Disclaimer: The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) contains the official free badge meeting plans provided by GSUSA and can be accessed by logging into MyGS. The outline provided here is a general representation of a similar meeting, but it is not identical to the official GSUSA plan. For the complete and most accurate meeting content, please refer directly to VTK.
Meeting One Outline
Gathering Activity
Gathering Activities (sometimes called Sponge Activities) are low-prep, engaging tasks given to youth immediately upon arrival.
Time Expected*:
15 minutes
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.
Meeting Start
Always plan for 5-10 minutes to allow scouts to arrive and your troop’s opening routines.
Time Expected*:
5 minutes
Activity 1 – Step 1
(Requirement 1 Earned)
Time Expected*:
15 minutes
Basic Cookie Sale – Youths explore Girl Scout Cookie types and prices, then practice buying cookies using play money.
Activity 2 – Step 2
(Requirement 2 Earned)
Time Expected*:
20 minutes
OPTION A:
Quick Goal Discussion – Youths share ideas for how to use cookie money, vote on favorites, and learn about personal goals.
OPTION B:
Quick Goal Idea Discussion – Youths explore ideas for using cookie money, vote on their favorites, and explore personal goals
Meeting End
Always plan for 5-10 minutes for clean up and Closing Routines
Time Expected*:
5 minutes
Total Time Expected*: 60 minutes
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Meeting Two Outline
Meeting Start
Always plan for 5-10 minutes to allow scouts to arrive and your troop’s opening routines.
Time Expected*:
10 minutes
Activity 3 – Step 3
(Requirement 3 Earned)
Time Expected*:
40 minutes
Use the option to make your own Finger Puppet and Booth Stand for the Finger Puppet Customer Practice – Youths use finger puppets and a mini cookie booth to practice selling Girl Scout Cookies.
Meeting End
Always plan for 5-10 minutes for clean up and Closing Routines
Time Expected*:
10 minutes
Total Time Expected*: 60 minutes
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For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the My First Cookie Business page.
To choose your own activities – see the Activity List for My First Cookie Business.
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*Time Expected*
- The time estimates mimic the amount of time GSUSA VTK lists in their Meeting Planner section for the badge activities.
- Troops may take more or less time depending on their scouts’ abilities and interests. Plan your meetings accordingly to suit your troop’s unique needs.
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