Learning to think like an entrepreneur? Developing business smarts?
Getting to know customers and building lasting relationships?
There’s so much more to that box of Thin Mints®.
Whether girls participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program or the Girl Scout Fall Product Program (or both!), everything your Girl Scouts learn prepares them to take on the world. Plus, Girl Scout Cookie proceeds stay in your local community to power amazing year-round experiences—experiences that broaden girls’ worlds and spark their sense of wonder.
Five essential skills 
Girl Scout Cookie history
Where cookie proceeds go
Your council's role
Your role
Product program safety
Preparing for your Girl Scout Cookie booth
Cookie donation programs
Handling product complaints
Recognizing cookie sellers in the media
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