Today’s Tips 12.29.25

Get ready for more fun ahead with our 2026 Spring Program Guide. Discover a variety of programs and opportunities- from virtual to outdoors and everything in between. We are excited to see you at an event soon!

Stay tuned for our 2026 Summer Camp Program Guide in January.

Bandit’s Tip: 
Create posters for your cookie booth to let customers know what you want to do with your cookie proceeds. Use math to your advantage! Does your troop want to go on a field trip or carry out a service project? How many cookies does your troop need to sell to make your goals a reality? You can draw a poster with a meter tracking your progress to encourage customers to support you! The closer you get to your goal, the more excited customers will be to help you reach the finish line.

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes are invited to Statesville on Monday, February 16 for an interactive Safe@Home workshop. Learn how to stay safe indoors and outdoors when home alone, understand how to prevent unsafe situations and handle emergencies, know when and how to seek help from trusted adults and gain confidence in making safe and smart decisions.

Girl Scout Cadettes can also prepare themselves to take on a popular first job- babysitting. Learn important childcare, safety, first aid and business skills through lessons, games and discussions while earning your Babysitting Badge and Safe Sitter Certification. This Safe Sitter: Intro to Safe Babysitting is offered on Monday, February 16 in Black Mountain.

Girls ages 13 and older are invited to join us in Sophia on Saturday, February 28 for Riding Instructor-In-Training (RIIT) Orientation . RIIT is a leadership and horsemanship development experience designed to build courage, confidence and character while developing skills in horsemanship and leadership. Throughout the year, RIIT participants log volunteer hours, which they can exchange for exclusive riding sessions and other special RIIT-only opportunities.

 We are excited to hit the road and deliver Girl Scout shopping experiences to you! Enjoy 10% off orders of $25 or more when you schedule your next Mobile Shop or Uniform Shop event to take place by March 31.

Fiddlehead Farm & Forest invites Girl Scouts to discover the magic of the outdoors on Sunday, March 8 ! From climbing to biking through scenic forest trails, this adventure is all about connection, creativity and fun in nature. Bring your own bike or rent one for an extra fee – climbing gear rentals are included! Meet friendly farm animals, explore woodland paths and enjoy a day filled with discovery and outdoor adventure.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program can help your troop earn the Cookie Challenge Patch, Girl Scout Road Trip patch and Financial Literacy badges , but these opportunities do not have to be solely your responsibility. Your troop can pick a badge and delegate which member will plan the activity. This is a great way to keep meetings girl-led! Be sure to communicate girl responsibilities with parents and invite them to support the troop’s efforts.