G.S. Cookies – Cookie Charades

Activity Description: Youth play charades using cookie flavor cards and other words.


Items Needed:

  • Cookie flavor cards
  • Non-cookie word cards
  • (Optional) Private chat messages for virtual meetings

Before the Meeting Starts:

  1. Prepare two decks of cards. (5 min)
    • One deck has cookie flavor words.
    • The second deck has non-cookie words.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–25 min):

  1. Play one round of Simple Charades with a cookie theme. (5–7 min)
    • Youth choose from the first deck.
    • Continue acting out and guessing until all have had a turn.
  2. Play the second round with non-cookie words. (5–7 min)
    • Youth choose from the second deck or mix both decks together.
    • Continue acting out and guessing.

Cookie Flavor Cards

(ABC / LBB Flavors)

  • Thin Mints
  • Caramel deLites / Samoas
  • Peanut Butter Patties / Tagalongs
  • Peanut Butter Sandwich / Do‑si‑dos
  • Trefoils
  • Lemonades / Lemon-Ups
  • Adventurefuls
  • Exploremores
  • Caramel Chocolate Chip (Gluten Free) / Toffee‑tastics (Gluten Free)

Non‑Cookie Cards

  • Ice cream cone
  • Pizza slice
  • Birthday cake
  • Hot dog
  • Popcorn
  • Sandwich
  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Cupcake
  • Pretzel
  • Cheese
  • Chocolate bar


Click Here -> See what GSUSA Requirements could be met in Facts Category

Leaders – please be aware of double dipping and make your own informed choice.

Info Needed for Cookie Facts: Learn the flavors and how much a box costs.

Info Needed for Money Facts: Practice making change.

Info Needed for Research Facts: Research one aspect of cookies (i.e. digital marketing, cookie taste testing, market research).

This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements

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