Activity Description: Youths practice and record a video sales pitch about Girl Scout Cookies.
Items Needed:
- Video recording device
- Cookie packages or images of cookies and/or cookie packages
- Other video props
- Adult help with recording and sharing
Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–30 min):
- Plan the video together. (5–7 min)
- Tell Youth they will practice making a cookie sales pitch. Remind them to include cookie names, prices, and troop goals.
- Decide who will speak, hold props, or show cookies. Make sure each Youth has a role in the video.
- Record the video pitch. (8–10 min)
- Youth practice their pitch and record it. Allow multiple takes if needed until they feel confident.
- Share and reflect. (4–6 min)
- Watch the video together and celebrate their effort.
- Share videos or outtakes with troop families.
- (Optional) Encourage Youth to make their own cookie pitch video with adult help to share online.
Sample Scripts
- VTK Daisy Sample Cookie Pitch by GSUSA
- VTK Brownie Tell Your Customer by GSUSA
- VTK Brownie Pitch Pointers by GSUSA
- GSME Cookie Promo Pitch Card
“Hi! I’m [insert name] with Troop [insert number]. We’re selling Girl Scout Cookies! They are yummy and fun to share. A box is [insert price]. My troop will use the money to go on adventures. Would you like to buy some?”
“Hello! I’m [insert name] with Troop [insert number]. Girl Scout Cookies come in lots of flavors. My favorite is [insert flavor]. Our troop is saving money to help others and do fun projects. Buying cookies helps us reach our goal! A box is [insert price]. Would you like to buy some?”
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Info Needed for Customer Practice: Learn what to say to customers and practice it.
- Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy My First Cookie Business badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 5 of GSUSA Brownie My Cookie Customers badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 5 of GSUSA Junior Cookie Collaborator badge requirements.
Info Needed for Customer Sharing: Share the reason for the cookie sale with customers.
- Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy Cookie Goal Setter badge requirements.
Info Needed for Pitches: Make a sales pitch and practice, create a video, or write it down and get feedback (Ambassador needs feedback from 3 mentors).
- Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy My First Cookie Business badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 5 of GSUSA Junior My Cookie Team badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Senior Cookie Boss badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Ambassador My Cookie Business Resume badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Ambassador Cookie Influencer badge requirements.
Info Needed for Customer Reach: Make a list of potential customers and ways to reach them (i.e. a social media campaign).
- Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Brownie My Cookie Customers badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Junior Cookie Collaborator badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 5 of GSUSA Cadette Cookie Innovator badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Senior My Cookie Network badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 5 of GSUSA Senior Cookie Boss badge requirements.
This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements
