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Rewards & Experiences

Who doesn’t love a little recognition for their hard work?

Even though we know participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program will teach girls valuable life skills (5, to be precise), there's one other reason girls love participating: rewards! Troops can earn proceeds and Troop Treasure. Girl Scouts can earn individual rewards, including the Early Reward, patches, and experiences.

Download the 2023 Reward Card

Types of Rewards

Troop Proceeds
Proceeds

Troop Proceeds
- Available for all troops
- Troop earns $1.00 per package sold
- Girls can earn patches, experiences, and reward items
- Troops can earn Troop Treasure
- Troops must complete the following recognition orders in Smart Cookies: Early, Main, and Troop Recognition Order

Older Girl Proceeds
- Available only to troops with all members registered as Cadettes, Seniors, and/or Ambassadors 
Girls must unanimously choose this option 
- Multi-level troops with registered Daisy, Brownie, and Junior members do not qualify
- Troop earns $1.10 per package sold
- Girls earn Early Reward, Cookie Share reward and patches only
- Troops can earn Troop Treasure
- Troops must complete the following recognition orders in Smart Cookies: Early, Main, and Troop Recognition Order

Early Reward Opportunity
Early Reward Opportunity 
  • Every girl with an Initial Order of 195+ packages submitted by the deadline will earn a reward
  • Girls in troops choosing Older Girl Proceeds are eligible
  • Rewards will be sent to service unit cookie teams for distribution and will not be picked up at the Mega Drops
Troop Treasure
Troop Treasure

In addition to incentive items for girls and troop proceeds, GSHCC offers Troop Treasure, a reward opportunity allowing girls to help support their Girl Scout experience. 

How can my troop earn Troop Treasure?
Troops can earn Troop Treasure based on their per girl average (PGA) for girls selling. Troops can view their troop’s PGA on their Smart Cookies dashboard and in the Troop Recognition Order. Troop Treasure will be awarded based on each troop’s PGA and the number of girls selling.

 

Reward Experiences

Please note for all experiences:

  • Girl Scouts must be Cadettes 11 years or older at the time of out of state travel due to GSUSA and Safety Activity Checkpoint guidelines.
  • Girls must be present at their chosen event in order to receive any special patches and swag items that may be given out at an event
  • Due to IRS guidelines, we are unable to provide tickets to events. Please plan accordingly and select the option that works for your Girl Scout. No make-up dates are available. If girls cannot attend the scheduled date, they will have the option of the additional item offered at that package level.
  • All reward experiences are girl-only unless otherwise noted on the Reward Card. Cookie reward experiences will be held on the published dates, so please plan accordingly. Due to IRS guidelines, girls cannot be given a ticket to an event and must be present to receive swag items.
  • To provide the best experience possible and to ensure girl safety, we are unable to make special accommodations for girl-only experiences. Parents wishing to attend experiences should select the “or” option denoted with a star at each level. Each experience level has a girl-only option and a chaperoned experience option.
  • In the event that in-person experiences must be cancelled due to COVID-19, GSHCC is excited to offer girls the physical item and virtual experience based on reward levels reached. This applies to all Cookie Experiences, including the Camp Voucher.

2023 Cookie Experiences

 
Wackford Pool Party (775+ packages)

June 4, 2023 – Elk Grove, CA

Unwind from the school year with an exciting day at the pool! Participants will have two hours of time in the water, catered sandwiches, a special treat and surprise swag item. An adult chaperone is required for this event. Transportation is not provided.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Outing (1,350+ packages)

July 22, 2023 – Monterey, CA

Explore the deep seas with a day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Participants will receive a day pass to the aquarium, a surprise swag item, cookie boss patch, and lunch. An adult chaperone is required for this event. Transportation is not provided.

2023 Camp Menzies Voucher (1,750+ packages)

2023 camp season up to five days for one girl or a 2023 family camp session for one girl and one required adult chaperone

Camp is where Girl Scouts find… Independence. Adventure. Friends. Dirt. Fun. Let GSHCC be your gateway to the outdoors this summer. Girl Scout programming is designed to help campers discover their potential through the development of new skills and the experiential learning cycle. Camp registration goes live on February 4, which is before girls will get confirmation if they have earned the voucher. Registration is not required prior to earning the voucher. However, girls who wish to secure a spot in a specific camp session may register before confirmation that they have earned the voucher, but will have to pay the $25 deposit on their own. The $25 deposit is non-refundable, so if the girl does not earn the reward, they have the option of paying the remaining balance and attending camp or canceling registration and losing the deposit.

Safari West Overnight (2,750+ packages)

June 16-17, 2023 – Santa Rosa, CA

Get up close with safari animals at our overnight Safari West experience. Participants will receive a guided safari tour, a safari dinner, overnight stay your own glamping tent, and a surprise swag item. An adult chaperone is required for this event. Transportation is not provided.

Or

Oculus and Gaming Experience (2,750+ packages)

July 8, 2023 – Roseville, CA

Tech and gaming-lovers can join GSHCC for a special gaming experience brought to you by a GSHCC program partner. Girls will receive their own Oculus Quest 2 headset and can participate in age-appropriate activities relating to their new headset. Transportation is not provided.

Or

Utah Road Trip (2,750+ packages)

July 5-9, 2023 – Utah

Are you an adventurous Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador? Join GSHCC for the opportunity to go on a road trip to Zion National Park in Utah. This girl-only experience will include transportation to Zion National Park, lodging at a beautiful mountain residence, daily activities and meals.

Disneyland Resort Experience (4,000+ packages)

July 17-20, 2023 – Anaheim, CA

Join GSHCC for a magical week at the Disneyland Resort! GSHCC will lead this girl-only event. This experience will include park tickets, overnight accommodation on the Disney property, meals and transportation to and from Orange County.

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Glamping Retreat (4,000+ packages)

July 28-30, 2023 – Pescadero, CA

Want to explore the outdoors, but aren't ready for resident camp yet? Are you an experienced camper, but want to relax for a weekend? Join GSHCC for a weekend at the Costanoa eco-adventure resort where girls and their chaperone can relax and have fun in the outdoors. Participants will receive a two-night stay in a glamping tent, meals, daily activities and a swag item. An adult chaperone is required. Transportation is not provided.