Popcorn Sales

Why Sell Popcorn?

Selling popcorn helps to raise funds to attend National Youth Leadership Training, Florida Sea Base, or Philmont, maybe even a unit trip to Mt. Rushmore or Yellowstone. Scouts may also build life skills like sales experience and social skills!

Four Ways to Sell

Show N Sell: Just as the name suggests, show the popcorn and deliver it on the spot.

Show and Deliver: Show the popcorn now, and deliver later.

Door-to-Door: Sell popcorn in your neighborhood. This is the most successful way and the most overlooked.

Online: Sell to friends and family who don’t live in the area by using social media and email to market your sale.

For more information on each of these selling strategies, See Trail’s End library of videos here.

2020 Popcorn Timeline

July 1 – Popcorn Online Sales Kickoff (Virtual)
July 23 – Popcorn Traditional Sales Orientation (Virtual)
August 10 – Deadline for Units to place first orders
August 28 & 29 – Popcorn Distribution at District Sites
September 14 – Second Order Deadline
October 2 & 3 – Distribution of Second Orders
October 15 & 16 – Popcorn Returns
October 19 – Deadline for Units to place final orders
November 6 & 7 – Council Popcorn Distribution
November 25 – All money needs to be into the Denver Area Council

How Can I Sell A bunch of Popcorn?

Sell the Scouting experience, not just the popcorn. What do we mean by this? You learn to tie knots, catch fish, build character, be a contributing member of society and anything else you can think of. Pitch this idea to the people around you who will support the mission of Scouting more than just a popcorn sale.

Here’s an example: “My name is Pickachu, and I’m part of Pack 1. I am selling popcorn to earn my way to Philmont Adventure Camp. I’m excited to go with my friend Bulbasaur. Can you help me go to camp?”