World Thinking Day: Throwback Edition



Every year on February 22nd, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world take part in a global tradition that’s been going strong for a full century: World Thinking Day.

It’s a day for learning about the lives of girls in countries around the world, exploring cultures, and celebrating the global sisterhood we’re all part of. What began in 1926 as a moment to “think of each other” has grown into an important annual celebration where girls explore important issues. Through World Thinking Day, millions of girls step into their role as confident global citizens, leading with curiosity, courage, and compassion.

As we mark 100 years of World Thinking Day, we’re celebrating the 2026 theme, Our Friendship, by spotlighting moments from across the movement that show what global connection looks like in action. Get inspired, get curious, and celebrate in your own way.



Flag Ceremony Girl Scouts Thinking Day/Girl Scout Birthday 1975 Bahrain. Via GSUSA Archives


In 1979 A Japanese Brownie Scout and an American Brownie Scout learned to tie a friendship necklace during Girl Scout Thinking Day held at a Teen Center. Via GSUSA Archives






World Thinking Day is all about learning, connecting, and taking part in a tradition millions of girls have shared for 100 years, while continuing to imagine, shape, and build what comes next together. You can celebrate in any way that feels meaningful to you: trying an activity connected to the theme, learning about another part of the world, doing something kind for your community, or simply sharing a photo that highlights what friendship means. Check out the World Thinking Day activity guide and this year’s award and start planning your celebration your way!

To continue the spirit of global connection, you can support the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund, created to honor the diversity and richness of Girl Scouting and its members worldwide.

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Girl Scout Cookies Are Here—Don’t Miss a Crumb! Here’s Everything You Need to Know


The Wait is Over—2025 Girl Scout Cookie Season is Here! 🍪

Cookie lovers, REJOICE! The most delicious time of the year has officially begun—the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie® season is in full swing, and it’s time to treat yourself while supporting this generation of girl leaders. As a reminder, these aren't just any cookies — they help unbox the future for Girl Scouts everywhere, one iconic cookie box at a time.

A Lineup Worth Craving

The 2025 cookie lineup is stacked with fan-favorite flavors you know and love. Thin Mints®, Samoas®/Caramel deLites®, and Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs® are all back, ready to dazzle your taste buds. But, cookie lovers, we’ve got some bittersweet news. This is the LAST SEASON you’ll be able to get your hands on Toast-Yay!® and Girl Scout S’mores®. Yep, you heard that right—they’re going out with a bang, and you’ll want to stock up before they’re gone for good.

These sweet staples have been fan favorites for years, and now’s your chance to say goodbye in the most delicious way possible. Find a local cookie booth or connect with a Girl Scout you know to snag these soon-to-be-retired flavors before they’re gone forever.

Why Girl Scout Cookies Are More Than a Treat

Sure, they’re tasty—but Girl Scout Cookies are so much more than a sweet snack. Every purchase fuels the largest entrepreneurial program in the world for girls. When you buy cookies, you’re helping girls gain life-changing skills like goal-setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

Each box sold is an opportunity for a Girl Scout to build her confidence, courage, and character. The funds raised help power incredible Girl Scout adventures—think summer camp, service projects, and amazing travel experiences—all while developing essential entrepreneurial skills that last a lifetime. When you bite into that Thin Mint, know that you’re helping girls achieve BIG things.


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How to Support Girl Scouts This Cookie Season

Ready to stock up and make a difference? Here’s how you can join the fun:
  • Know a Girl Scout? Order directly from her.
  • No Girl Scout nearby? Use the Cookie Finder at www.girlscoutcookies.org to find a booth near you.
  • Want cookies delivered? Starting February 21, have them shipped straight to your door via www.girlscoutcookies.org
  • Stay in the loop! Text “COOKIES” to 59618 for updates on availability and exciting cookie news.
Support your local troop, savor the lineup, and grab those Toast-Yay!® and S’mores® cookies before they’re gone forever. Let’s help Girl Scouts chase their big dreams—one cookie box at a time.

Want to share the cookie love? Make sure to tag @GirlScouts and use #GirlScoutCookieSeason in all your amazing stories on social media.

Happy Girl Scout Cookie Season! 🍪
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Over 50 Free Girl Scout Patch Programs and Printables 2022-2023

Whether you are a new troop with limited funds or an established one who is saving their cookie money for a big trip or event, you can use these over 50 free Girl Scout patch programs and printables for your next meeting.

One of the most popular features on my blog these past few years has been the Friday Freebie posts. Leaders do not need to spend money on programming, as there are plenty of free patch programs, downloadable printables, and field trips if you know where to look!

50 Free Girl Scout Patch Programs and Printables


Please note…if a program no longer offers the patch, you can always substitute a fun patch in its place.

Below you will find free patch programs and printables for your troop to use year round. More will be added during the year!

For the new scouting year, I am creating an updated list of these freebies for you to use. Enjoy and please let me know if you have done any of them and how it turned out!

Free Girl Scout Meeting Planning Templates

Icebreaker Activities for Back to Troop

Founder’s Day Craft for Younger Scouts

Barilla Pasta Share the Table Activities

60 Acts of Kindness Activities for Tweens and Teens (perfect for older girls)

Free Cabot Cheese Patch Program

Free Banking Resources from TD Bank

You Throw Like a Girl Patch Program

Dental Health Program for Kids

Mental Health Awareness

Cabot Cheese (7 patch programs!)

Girl Scouts on Wheels

Groundwater Foundation

Personal Finance


Free Girl Scout Patch Programs and Printables 2022-2023

Free Craft Classes at Lakeshore Learning (cancelled for now dow to Covid. Check back to see when they will be available)

JoAnn Fabrics Girl Scout Reward Program

Radio Patch

Girl Scout Founder’s Day Bingo Game

Free Halloween Printables for Girl Scout Meetings

4 Free Girl Scout Field Trips

Girl Scout Print and Go Silly Sentences

Free Official Girl Scout Songbook

Free Girl Scout Cookie Booth Checklist

Free Girl Scout Cookie Word Search

10 Free Printables for November Girl Scout Meetings

Free Girl Scout Badge Work Make Up Checklist for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors

Free Girl Scout Leader and Co-Leader Pre-Meeting Checklist

Free Girl Scout Leader Back to Troop Checklist

Cadette Silver Award Project Summer Fun Patch

Free Printable Calendar for Leaders

A Fun Time Filler Game for Virtual and in Person Girl Scout Meetings

Bucket Filler Free Compliment Flyer

 Pick a Stick Icebreaker Game

 BIC Play It Safe Fire Safety Patch Program

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10 Virtual Girl Scout Daisy Petal Meetings

With the rise in Covid cases across the country, many Councils are requiring leaders to have virtual meetings. Here are 10 virtual Girl Scout Daisy meetings to help with the planning.

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As a nation, we have had a challenging two years. Girl Scout troops across the nation, like most schools, went to virtual learning last year. During last spring, we were finally permitted to have in person meetings.

And now, as the Covid-19 numbers rise again, many Councils are telling leaders to return to the virtual format if they want to be with their troop.

10 Virtual Girl Scout Daisy Petal Meetings


For first year Daisy leaders, this can be daunting, as they do not have the experience from last year to rely on. Add on the challenge of cookie sales, if they chose to do them, and planning virtual meetings is an added stressor.

Since we do not know how long we will be unable to meet in person, I have put together a product that has 10 Virtual Girl Scout Daisy meetings.

With the exception of the orange Daisy petal, which is new, the others are a part of the other Daisy petal products that I have created. Everything you need is included, just let the girls know what they need and your planning is done.

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An Important Update for Our Members and Supporters


For over 100 years, Girl Scouts of the USA has been dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. An important part of this mission is the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program, which is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. The cookie program teaches valuable life skills like goal setting, decision making, people skills, money management, and business ethics ensuring that girls can become leaders in their communities.

The health and safety of Girl Scouts and cookie customers is our top priority. Rest assured: Girl Scout Cookies are safe to consume.

A recent report claimed that our Girl Scout Cookies contain certain levels of glyphosate and heavy metals. We want to address these allegations and share the facts:

Girl Scout Cookies are made with ingredients that adhere to food safety standards set by the FDA and other relevant authorities.
  • Our trusted bakers remain committed to compliance with all food safety standards and regulations set forth by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other relevant health authorities.
  • These standards ensure that food products are safe for consumption.
  • As a result, Girl Scout Cookies are safe to consume and are manufactured in accordance with all food safety regulations.
To further put the coverage in proper context:
  • Environmental contaminants—which can include heavy metals— can occur naturally in soil. This means that nearly all foods using plant-based ingredients, including organic foods, may contain trace amounts. This does not mean that these foods are harmful to consume.
  • Glyphosate is widely used in agriculture in accordance with established EPA standards and is found nearly everywhere in the food chain. Trace amounts of glyphosate can be found in fresh fruits, vegetables, cereals, baked goods, and other food and beverage commodities.
  • Similarly, small amounts of heavy metals can be found naturally in the environment, including in food products, due to air, water, and soil exposure.
  • These metals are not added to our Girl Scout Cookies.
  • While such occurrences are not unique to Girl Scout Cookies, our trusted baking partners continue to ensure the integrity of our recipes and the safety of all Girl Scout Cookie products in accordance with federal regulations and Global Food Safety initiative standards.
  • Our bakers have confirmed that the levels reported do not pose a food safety concern to our customers.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is about more than a sweet treat. It teaches Girl Scouts to think critically, build confidence, and use the skills of entrepreneurship, leadership, and business ethics in the real world. And remember: every purchase of Girl Scout Cookies powers life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts right in your local community. Visit girlscoutcookies.org to support a troop in your area.
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