How to Support San Antonio Girl Scouts During 2026 Cookie Season — and What’s New This Year
Across the San Antonio area, a delicious tradition is in full swing: Girl Scout Cookie™ season is officially underway, having launched on December 14, 2025, and continuing through March 11, 2026. But behind the Thin Mints and Samoas is a deeper story — one of leadership, learning, and local impact.
For over 100 years, Girl Scouts have been selling cookies to power their dreams. In 2026, that tradition continues with a fresh new flavor and modern tools to help local girls become the leaders of tomorrow.
Say Hello to Exploremores™
This season’s headline-making cookie is the new Exploremores™, a sandwich-style treat inspired by rocky road ice cream and filled with marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème. It joins the classic cookie lineup beloved by fans across generations:
- Thin Mints® – cool mint with a chocolatey crunch
- Samoas® – caramel, coconut, and chocolate stripes
- Tagalongs® – rich peanut butter and chocolate
- Adventurefuls® – brownie-based cookies with caramel flair
- Lemon-Ups® – crispy lemon cookies with inspiring messages
- Do-si-dos® – oatmeal cookies with peanut butter center
- Trefoils® – classic shortbread cookie
- Toffee-tastic® – gluten-free. buttery cookie with crunchy toffee pieces
To view nutrition information and learn more about each cookie flavor, click here.
“Girl Scout Cookie season is always a moment of joy and tradition, and this year promises to be incredibly exciting,” said Wendy Lou, who leads the national cookie program. “We're thrilled to introduce the new, delicious Exploremores™ cookie to the iconic cookie lineup people know and love.”
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Empowering Girls for Generations
Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, the Girl Scouts movement has empowered millions of girls to lead with confidence and purpose. In 1917, a troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma baked cookies at home and sold them in their high school cafeteria to raise money — laying the foundation for a now-legendary program that builds entrepreneurship and leadership skills.
Locally, the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas have been part of San Antonio’s fabric since 1924, when the Bexar County Council was formed with just four troops. Known for their early environmental activism — including bluebonnet planting along highways — and integrated camps by the 1950s, the council now serves 21 counties and continues its legacy through innovative programs and deep community roots.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches five core skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics — all essential for future success.
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas use cookie proceeds to support leadership development, STEM programs, environmental education, summer camp at Camp La Jita, community service projects, and travel opportunities for girls.
Whether a kindergartener proudly selling her first box or a high schooler raising funds for a Gold Award project, every Girl Scout has a story powered by cookies.
Adobe Partnership Adds Digital Edge
This season, national sponsor Adobe is helping Girl Scouts build modern-day skills in design and digital communication through a new educational video on the Digital Cookie® platform — giving girls the tools to create, share, and grow their cookie business online.
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How to Buy Girl Scout Cookies in San Antonio
If you know a Girl Scout, she’ll be thrilled to take your order. You can also find booths using the Girl Scout Cookie Finder or text COOKIES to 59618 to get updates and ordering options.
Cookie season runs through March 11, 2026 — but fan-favorite flavors tend to sell out fast. So when you see a booth in your neighborhood, stop by — you’re not just buying a snack, you’re supporting the next generation of leaders right here in the Greater San Antonio area.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.