Girl Scouts of Nassau County officially launched the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program on Jan. 5, marking the return of one of the most recognized and impactful youth entrepreneurship programs in the country. Each year, cookie season offers Girl Scouts across the region hands-on opportunities to practice goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics, all while sharing a tasty tradition that families look forward to. All proceeds from cookie sales stay within Nassau County, powering girl-led programs, community service projects, camp experiences and leadership opportunities year-round.
“When you see Girl Scouts selling cookies, you may see a tasty treat, but I see Girl Scouts who are building life skills and discovering what they are capable of,” said Rande Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County, in a release sent to the Herald. “These Girl Scouts are setting goals, building their confidence and learning how to run their own small business from start to finish. Every box sold helps local Girl Scouts explore their dreams and passions, whether that’s funding a community service project, a new skill they want to explore, or a troop adventure they’ve been working toward.”
From Jan. 5 through March 26, Girl Scouts throughout Nassau County will sell cookies to family, friends and neighbors in person and through their personalized online storefronts. Starting Feb. 19, cookie booths will pop up at local businesses and community spaces across the county. Each purchase directly supports meaningful, skill-building opportunities for Girl Scouts from kindergarten through senior year of high school.
This season also introduces an exciting addition to the cookie lineup called Exploremores. This 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.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County is also proud to continue Operation Cookie and Hometown Heroes for its 22nd year as the council’s annual Gift of Caring program. Through a partnership with DHL Express, customers can donate boxes of Girl Scout Cookies that will be delivered to active-duty U.S. military members overseas and on Long Island, as well as local essential workers and first responders.
“I am looking forward to booth sales with my sister Girl Scouts and reaching my sales goals,” said Baldwin Girl Scout Charlotte F. “From selling Girl Scout Cookies, I learn entrepreneurial skills, how to talk to customers and strategies to reach my goals.”
The full 2026-cookie lineup includes classic favorites such as Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Trefoils, Adventurefuls, Toffee-tastic, Lemon-Ups, and now, Exploremores. Cookies are available for $7 per package, purchased directly from registered Girl Scouts or online through the Digital Cookie platform, which offers direct delivery and local pickup options
Girls in grades K–12 can join the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls at any time during the year. To join or volunteer, visit Gsnc.org/join. For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County, visit Gsnc.org.
