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Central Illinois Girl Scouts kick
off cookie season on February 13 by welcoming Exploremores™ to the
cookie lineup
[February 05, 2026]
(Springfield, IL – February 4,
2026) On February 13, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois will kick off
the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie™ season as local Girl Scouts explore more
possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program
in the world.
"Every box of Girl Scout Cookies represents far more than a
delicious treat; it’s a catalyst for local change," said Jennifer
Sedbrook, CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. "Because 100% of
the net proceeds stay within our community, each purchase directly
funds the service projects, outdoor adventures, and skill-building
programs that help area girls thrive today and lead tomorrow."
Exploremores™, a 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. In addition to the
exciting new cookie, the 2026 cookie lineup will include fan
favorites such as Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites®, Peanut Butter
Patties® and more.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program® provides invaluable entrepreneurial
skills for Girl Scouts across the country and funds experiences such
as service projects, troop travel, and summer camp. From a curious
kindergartener, amazed by giraffes at the local zoo, to a middle
schooler finding the courage to go on her first overnight trip with
her troop, Girl Scouts know the road to discovery starts with
exploration. Each cookie season, Girl Scouts develop important life
skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people
skills and business ethics through the Girl Scout Cookie Program.
All proceeds from cookie sales stay local to power Girl Scouts’
amazing experiences year-round.
Right now, central Illinois Girl
Scouts are exploring who they are, what they can do and all they can
become. Your purchase helps them make their community, and the
world, a better place — one box of cookies at a time.
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How to Purchase
Girl Scout Cookies This Year
If you know a Girl Scout, reach out to her.
If you don’t know a Girl Scout, use the
Girl Scout Cookie Finder by entering your zip code. There
you can find a troop selling at a nearby booth, or you can
purchase cookies to be shipped directly to you and/or to donate
cookies for local community causes.
If you would like to be connected to a
local troop selling Girl Scout Cookies, you can fill out the
Cookie
Finder Customer Request form.
You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to stay informed about Girl Scout
Cookie news. Learn more about the
Terms and Conditions and the
Privacy Policy.
Girl Scout Cookie™ season in central Illinois runs February 13 –
March 29.
Girls in grades K–12 can start their journey toward fun, friendship,
and new experiences by joining the world's largest entrepreneurial
organization for girls at any time of year. Life’s more fun when you
explore more! Unbox the future with Girl Scouts by joining the
world’s largest girl-led organization or learn how to become a
volunteer at
GetYourGirlPower.org.
[Katrina Steubinger
Marketing Manager
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Peoria Service Center] |
