Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois kicked off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie® season as Girl Scouts explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world.
“The Cookie Program is an amazing opportunity for local Girl Scouts to develop new skills and become young entrepreneurs,” says Diane Nelson, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois CEO. “Each girl is truly inspiring in how they tackle new adventures and explore fresh opportunities through this annual program. I just love seeing them get out in the community and have fun during this time.”
Exploremores™, a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie, will join the legendary lineup for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Filled with delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème, Exploremores reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout. In addition to the exciting new cookie, the 2026 cookie lineup will include fan favorites such as Thin Mints®, Samoas®, Tagalongs®, and more. All Girl Scout Cookie varieties are $6/package.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program® provides invaluable entrepreneurial skills for Girl Scouts across the country and funds experiences such as service projects, troop travel, and summer camp. From a curious kindergartener, amazed by jellyfish at the local aquarium, to a middle schooler finding the courage to go on her first overnight trip with her troop, Girl Scouts know the road to discovery starts with exploration. Each cookie season, Girl Scouts develop important life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics through the Girl Scout Cookie Program. All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local councils and troops to power Girl Scouts’ amazing experiences year-round.
Right now, Girl Scouts all over the world are exploring who they are, what they can do and all they can become. Your purchase helps them make the world a better place—one box at a time. All proceeds from cookie sales stay local to fuel inspiring experiences throughout the year, including camp, exciting trips, service projects, and much more.
How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Year
·If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to learn how they’re selling cookies.
·If you don’t know a Girl Scout, use the Girl Scout Cookie Finder and enter your zip code to purchase cookies.
·Community members can order cookies from a nearby troop and have the Girl Scout Cookies shipped directly to their home. They can also find a Cookie Booth from February 6th to March 22nd.
·You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to stay informed about Girl Scout Cookie news. Learn more about the Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy.
As this year’s national sponsor of the cookie program, Adobe will encourage girls to express their individuality and think creatively as they pursue their goals this cookie season. Through a national educational video featured on the Digital Cookie® platform, Adobe will equip Girl Scouts with essential skills in online communication and responsible digital design. By sharing these creative tools, Adobe is supporting Girl Scouts to become confident digital creators and entrepreneurs.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Girl Scouts work together to build a better world! Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit www.GirlScoutsToday.org.
***Courtesy of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois***
