Cookie Dough
What is Cookie Dough?
Cookie Dough is credit that Girl Scouts may earn during the annual Cookie and Candy, Nut & Magazine Programs. Girls choose to earn “Dough” instead of another recognition item. For the 2023 Cookie Program, under the for families section, see the annual recognitions flyer for the amounts of Cookie Dough girls can earn.
Cookie Dough is issued independently by each council and cannot be
transferred to other councils. Cookie Dough earned at other councils
cannot be accepted for redemption by GSKSMO.
Girls who
earn Cookie Dough from the Candy Program and/or the Cookie
Program will be notified of the amount earned and how they can use it.
Girls who earn Cookie Dough from the 2023 Cookie Program will be notified in April of the amount earned and how they can use it. Cookie Dough earned during the 2022 Candy, Nuts & Magazine Program and 2023 Cookie Program will expire on September 30, 2023.
Here's how you can use Cookie Dough:
Girl Scout Retail & Trading Post Items
Cookie Dough can be used for retail and trading post purchases. In
most cases, if stock is not currently available, we can order it. If
we cannot do that, we will provide a redemption code to use in the
national e-shop. To begin the process, email shopdept@gsksmo.org with the
amount of Cookie Dough earned and the item number(s) of the
merchandise request. Our team will follow up and confirm the next
steps.
GSKSMO Shop & Summer Day Camp Trading Post Purchases
You can use your Cookie Dough for GSKSMO shop purchases and BRAND NEW this summer, and we will have a Trading Post at some of our Day Camps. Just email shopdept@gsksmo.org to use your Cookie Dough.
GSKSMO Day Camp
Cookie Dough can be redeemed when you register for Day Camp. You do not need to fill out a Redemption form to use Cookie Dough towards Day Camp. See your Day Camp Registrar for more information when you sign up for Day Camp.
Resident Camp
GSKSMO has established partnerships with sister councils for your Girl Scouts to attend one of their resident camp programs. To use Cookie Dough for Resident Camp, please complete the Redemption Form. You should also register your Girl Scout for the camp session(s) and pay applicable deposits.
Please allow 2-4 weeks to verify Cookie Dough amounts and for the amount to be applied to your camp balance at the sister council. It’s important that you follow the partner council’s camp payment policy and timelines to secure your registration.
*Please note that Cookie Dough may only be used for resident camp program registration at the councils and camp listed on the Resident Camp Programs page. Once Cookie Dough use has been requested it will not be refunded and that amount cannot be used for anything else.
GSKSMO Adventure and Excursion Programming
To use Cookie Dough for Adventure Programming, complete the Cookie Dough Redemption Form.
Camp/Catching Fury
To use your Cookie Dough towards the
Camp or Catching Fury experience, use the
Redemption
Form and enter under Program Registration. Learn more about Camp & Catching Fury.
Girl Fest
To use Cookie Dough for Girl Fest 2023, use the
Redemption
Form and enter under Program Registration. Should you decide
not to attend GIRL Fest 2023, there will be no refunds for Cookie Dough.
GSKSMO Sponsored Travel
Cookie Dough can be applied to travel sponsored by our council, even if the travel is occurring later than the current year. You must redeem your Cookie Dough by Sept. 30. To use Cookie Dough for your council sponsored travel please complete the Redemption Form.
*Please note: Should you use Cookie Dough towards travel and are unable to travel, or chose to cancel your trip, you will not receive a refund of Cookie Dough.
GSUSA Destinations
Cookie Dough can be redeemed for GSUSA Destination Travel. To use Cookie Dough for your Destination please complete the Redemption Form.
*Please note: Should you use Cookie Dough towards travel and are unable to travel, or chose to cancel your trip, you will not receive a refund of Cookie Dough.
Annual Membership
Cookie Dough may be used for your Annual Membership when your total amount of funds is equal to or exceeds $25. We cannot process requests to apply amounts less than $25 towards Annual Membership. To use your "Dough" for membership please fill out the Redemption Form. Please allow 2–4 weeks to verify "Dough" amounts and for the membership to be processed.
Gold/Silver Award Reimbursement
Girl Scouts working on their Gold and Silver Awards who have earned Cookie Dough can use their Dough to help fund supplies needed for their project. These items must be tangible items such as materials needed for the project. Cookie Dough cannot be used towards payments for services, time or supplemental supplies like gas or food. Once submitted, your request will be reviewed and you will be notified with a confirmation.
To request the use of Dough for your Gold or Silver project, click this link
FAQ
Can Cookie Dough be transferred to another girl?
No. Cookie Dough is an individual recognition meant to be used by
the girl. This includes use by an immediate family member.
How long do I have to use Cookie Dough?
Cookie
Dough earned with the 2022 Candy, Nuts & Magazine Program and 2023
Cookie Program expires on Sept. 30, 2023. Unused Dough is
forfeited at this time.
