Popcorn Fundraiser

Our annual popcorn fundraiser provides a unique opportunity for Scouting units to raise funds to provide a quality Scouting experience for their Scouts and families.

To join the 2026 fundraiser, click here.



2026 Timeline:

Kernel Kick Off Party - Details coming soon

Thursday, July 16, 2026 

Complete Unit Onboarding and Registration

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Kernel Training Saturday, August 1, 2026

Storefronts Auto Assignments 

Monday, August 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM

Storefronts Manual Unit Selections

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM
2026 Popcorn Fundraiser Kick Off BBQ - Registration coming soon Saturday, August 15, 2026: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Kasperson Center for Scouting in Vernon Hills
TE Initial Orders Due  Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Initial Order Distribution

Friday, August 28, 2026, 1:00-5:00 PM at Shur-Way Movers in Libertyville

Initial Order Distribution

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8:00-10:00 AM at Shur-Way Movers in Libertyville

Replenishment Order Due

Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Replenishment Order Distribution

Friday, September 25, 2026, 1:00 - 5:00 PM at Kasperson Center for Scouting in Vernon Hills

Replenishment Order Distribution

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 - 10:00 AM at Kasperson Center for Scouting in Vernon Hills

Final Order Due 

Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Final Order Distribution

Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:00 - 5:00 PM at Kasperson Center for Scouting in Vernon Hills

Final Order Distribution

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:00 - 10:00 AM at Kasperson Center for Scouting in Vernon Hills

Unit Payments Due

Monday, November 30, 2026

Sale Cut Off for NEIC Incentives

TBA

Popcorn Sellers Celebration!

TBA

NEIC Council Popcorn kernel

Beth Schulman: bethaschulman@gmail.com

Staff Advisors

Rebecca Minsley, Senior Development Director: rebecca.minsley@scouting.org

Sonia Rochon, Development Administrative Assistant: sonia.rochon@scouting.org