Cookie Kick-Off is January 16, 2010 at the Industry Hills Expo Center!
It's all inspired by U. Join thousands of Girl Scouts as we kick off the 2010 Girl Scout Cookie Season at this fun festival celebrating the start of the new Cookie Season. The event will feature booths and exhibitors with cool activities, fun games, great food, and new friends! The Older Girl Pavilion and Cookie University is designed especially for older girls! Come have a great time and earn a patch, too.
Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Industry Hills Expo Center Grand Arena, 16200 Temple Ave., City of Industry 91744
(Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. and seating opens at 10:00 a.m.)
How do I register?
Registration is now closed, but that doesn't mean you've missed the fun! Just pay at the door. Admission is just $14 for girls, $8 for adults and the patch is FREE! Sorry, no tag-alongs.
Well, U, of course. Plus, get ready for fun with 2010 Cookie Kick-Off exhibitors including the California Science Center, Monrovia Rock Hounds, Inland Pacific Ballet, Operation Gratitude, Universal Studios, Chivas USA, Guide Dogs of America, Eskrimador Martial Arts Academy, Japanese the Grammy Museum, Paint n Play Art Studio, and more! And Cookie University returns with more cool sessions, too! Click here for a list of exhibitors. Click here for an event map.
Where do I go, park, eat?
The Industry Hills Expo Center is located at 16200 Temple Ave in the City of Industry. It is freeway close, roomy, airy, and covered, with easy parking just like U wanted! Get there any way U can! Parking is just $5. Click here for the Industry Hills Expo Center Map & Address.
| From | To Venue | From | To Venue | From | To Venue |
Arcadia | 15 miles | Long Beach | 24 miles | Chatsworth | 45 miles |
Montclair | 17 miles | Santa Monica | 34 miles | Lancaster | 90 miles |
The Industry Hills Expo Center offers a variety of food options, including hamburgers, chicken skewers, hot dogs, hot wings, tacos, salads, and more! Combo meals range from $5-7. Plus, items such as snow cones, kettle corn, and funnel cake will be available along with various snacks and beverages. Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the Industry Hills Expo Center. (Note: concession varieties not yet confirmed)
How can I help (and get free admission)?
Hey Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors!
Did U know that Cookie Kick-off 2010 will have a special lounge area just for U? Did U know that Cookie University has special topics just for U? And Did U know that your troop can host a booth of their own and get FREE admission! Interested? Click here or Contact Lisa Axelrod at laxelrod@girlscoutsla.org.
About Cookie University – Cookie University is a fun learning experience designed for older girls. Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts can attend numerous 20-minute sessions and discover ideas that put them in the driver’s seat for this year’s cookie program. Topics include marketing, the Gift of Caring Program, business skills, goal setting, and a look at this year’s cookie variety line-up. Click here for Cookie U curriculum. Other program links may also apply. Sessions are on a first-come, first served basis. Most sessions will be offered twice. (Though geared toward the above levels, sessions may be appropriate for some Junior Girl Scouts.)