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Here is a list of meeting ideas ranging from educational badge work to “just for fun” nights, specifically tailored for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior troops from suggestions by other experienced leaders on Facebook.

Free & Low-Cost Meeting Ideas

These activities use supplies you likely already have or require minimal preparation.

Cookie & Money Smart Roleplay

Turn your meeting location into a mock cookie booth. This is the most popular suggestion for a reason. it builds confidence and earns badges simultaneously.

• The Mock Booth: Set up a table with empty cookie boxes. Have the girls practice their sales pitch, answering questions like “What is your favorite cookie?” or “How much are they?”
• Role Assignments: Divide the girls into groups: “Shoppers,” “Café Workers,” and “Store Workers.” Give shoppers purses with fake money and have them practice budgeting and buying items from the other groups. Rotate so everyone gets a turn.
• Relevant Badges:
  • Daisy: My First Cookie Business, Cookie Goal Setter, Money Explorer.
  • Brownie: My Cookie Customers, Budget Builder.
  • Junior: Cookie Collaborator, Budget Maker.

(Optional) Make a Goal Tracker. There are a large variety of ones you can do. Pick one that fits your troop!

Cookie Themed Games

Keep the energy high with games that teach product knowledge without feeling like a lecture.

• Cookie Twister: A twist on the classic game. Use a standard Twister mat but tape pictures of cookies (or the box colors) onto the circles. Call out “Left hand, Thin Mints!” to help them learn the cookie names and colors.
• Guess the Cookie: Glue pictures of cookies onto popsicle sticks. Have a leader or an older girl describe the cookie (e.g., “It has peanut butter and chocolate”), and the girls have to hold up the correct stick.
• Cookie Memory: Print duplicate pictures of cookies and play a giant floor version of the Memory matching game.

“Just for Fun” Relaxed Nights

Sometimes the best meeting is one where the girls just bond.

• Pajama & Board Game Night: Have everyone wear PJs and bring their favorite board game or card game to share. It promotes “sisterhood” with zero prep.
• Vision Boards: Bring old magazines, scissors, and glue. Let the girls make vision boards for what they want to achieve that year or how they want to spend their cookie money. It is quiet, low-key, and focused.
• Arts & Crafts Night: A simple “creation station”. One troop did it where girls can make cat toys or dog bandanas to donate to a local shelter.

Simple Challenges

If your troop needs to burn off energy or loves science:

• Pringle Chip Challenge: Challenge the girls to build a standing ring using only Pringle chips (no glue/tape!). It teaches physics and friction. Tip: Have each scout bring their own can of chips.
•  Urban hikes: Meet at your usual spot but spend the time taking a walk around the neighborhood or a nearby park. It’s free and gets them outside.

World Thinking Day (February)

Since World Thinking Day (Feb 22) falls during cookie season, many troops dedicate meetings to preparing for it.

• Research & Prep: Visit the local library to research the country or theme your troop has chosen.

Guest Speakers & Field Trips

Instead of planning a curriculum yourself, invite experts to take over the meeting or go visit them.

• Astronomy Night: Contact a local college astronomy department. They may host the troop, show them the observatory, and help with Space Science badges.
• First Aid: Ask a local ambulance company or fire station to give a tour and teach basic first aid.
• Animal Shelters: Visit a shelter to drop off donations and learn about animal care.

Indoor Adventure & Trampoline Parks

A high-energy option to burn off the “cookie crazies.” These venues usually feature wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, ninja warrior courses, and climbing walls.

• How to Find One Near You:
  • Search Google Maps for terms like: “Trampoline Park,” “Indoor Adventure Park,” “Indoor Playground,” or “Ninja Warrior Course.”
  • Check for “Family Entertainment Centers” (FECs) in your local area.
• Typical Costs:
  • Admission: Expect to pay $15–$30 per jumper for 60–90 minutes of jump time.
  • Grip Socks: Almost all parks require special grip socks. If you don’t already own a pair from that specific venue, expect to pay an extra $3–$5 per person.
  • Waivers: Vital for Leaders: Every girl will need a waiver signed by her own parent/guardian before they can jump. Do not sign these yourself.
• Money-Saving Tips:
  • Ask for “Scout Rates”: Many parks offer discounted rates (e.g., $15-$20 for 2 hours) or “Scout Nights” that include a fun patch if you book as a group of 10+.
  • Check Weekdays: Prices are often lower on weeknights (Monday–Thursday) compared to weekends.

The “Pause” Strategy

It is important to note that some troops do not hold regular meetings during the peak of cookie season.

• Focus on Booths: Use your scheduled meeting times for booth sales instead.
• Post-Season Celebration: Resume meetings in March or April with a big party or a major project using the funds earned.

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• “Girl Scout Troop Ideas & Support.” Facebook.com, 2016, http://www.facebook.com/share/g/16nK4RmnMv/. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.

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