Boy Scouts of America® Central North Carolina Council

Popcorn Resources

Every Scout should learn the value of hard work and earning their own way. The popcorn sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever. Over 70% of the popcorn sale supports your programs and local Scouting! 

Scouts gain confidence, salesmanship and communication skills, and a sense of accomplishment. The popcorn sale is not just about selling popcorn; it’s also about promoting Scouting and the Scouting ideals!

How to Sell Popcorn

There are three different ways to sell Popcorn as a unit.

Online Sales

The easiest way to sell Popcorn is Online. Online sales are always available and can be used to raise funds for your unit no matter where the customer is located. Just go to CampMaster.com and register for your Scout's personal Online Selling Page or log in and update your Scout's personal information if you have sold Popcorn Online before.

Show and Sell

Show and sell is a direct sale that takes place outside of a local business, where Scouts interact directly with community members and encourage them to buy popcorn. If your unit is engaging in a Show and Sell, you will need to first identify a local business where you can sell. Your unit should order their inventory by the show and sell deadline. You may sell the product however you see fit. 

Take Order

If your unit is engaging in a Take Order Sale, you will need to get order forms for your Scouts at the Popcorn Kickoff. There are four popcorn kickoffs during the summer, so feel free to choose the one that is most convenient for your Unit Kernel. Your Scouts can take orders until their unit's deadline when all order forms must be turned in to the Unit Kernel. The Unit Kernel enters these orders into the online order system by the Take Order deadline.

2024 Important Dates

• July 26, 2024 - How to Sell $10k in a Weekend Webinar from Camp Masters Webinar Registration - Zoom (7:00 PM Start). This training is good for Popcorn Kernels, Parents, and Unit Leaders. 
• July 31, 2024 - Online Order Starts

• August 3, 2024 - Popcorn Kick-Off Orientation (9:00 AM Start) - Camp John J. Barnhardt - Click here to register your unit for the sale: 2024 Central NC Council Popcorn Sale Unit Commitment Form (tentaroo.com)

• August 10, 2024 - Unit Show & Sell Orders Due by 5:00 PM
• August 12 & 19, 2024 - How to Sell 10k in a Weekend - ZOOM How to Sell $10,000 in a weekend | Campmasters-org
• August 26, 2024 - Take Order Sale Starts
• August 30, 2024 - Show & Sell Popcorn Unit Pickup (Gibson Mills or at a specified district location for Old Hickory and Uwharrie Districts)
• August 31, 2024 - Show & Sell Begins
• October 18, 2024 - Unit Take Orders Due by 5:00 PM | Show & Sell Product Return Deadline & Money Due
• November 22, 2024 - Take Order Popcorn Unit Pickup (Gibson Mills or at a specified district location for Old Hickory and Uwharrie Districts)
• November 30, 2024 - Popcorn Sale Ends | Take Order Money and Prize Orders Due

For those who haven't yet signed up for storefronts, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. To support your efforts, we are now opening up all storefront locations across the council, allowing you to sign up for spots in any district that is most convenient for you. You are also welcome to arrange your own storefront locations if you have preferred spots in mind.

To view and sign up for available council storefront locations, please use the following Sign-Up Genius links:

• Gold Rush: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45ADAC2BAAFCC61-50062129-2024#/
• Old Hickory: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45ADAC2BAAFCC61-50374035-2024#/
• Uwharrie: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45ADAC2BAAFCC61-50356821-2024#/

Additionally, please ensure that you sign up for warehouse pick-up using the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45ADAC2BAAFCC61-50826145-central