Narragansett Council

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Popcorn

Access the toolkits, key dates, and commission structures your unit needs to execute a successful and high-impact popcorn fundraiser.

Up next: Full Return Day on Saturday, October 3.

See the full season Make a popcorn payment

Fund a full year of Scouting with one fall sale

Units keep up to 38% of every sale, there’s no upfront cost, and the Council takes back what you don’t sell. Pick the path that fits you.

Scouts selling popcorn to a customer

I’m new to popcorn

First year as a Unit Kernel or leader? Start here.

  • Six steps from sign-up to final payment
  • The popcorn words you’ll hear, explained
Show me the steps

I’ve run a sale before

Jump to this year’s numbers, dates, and rules.

  • 2026 commission and the late-payment rule
  • Return limits and the full season calendar
  • Where and when to pay
Go to the 2026 details

Your first popcorn sale, step by step

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Follow these steps in order and call the Council office whenever you’re stuck.

Scouts with popcorn at a fundraising booth

  1. Commit your unit to the sale

    By May 30

    Fill out the short commitment form so the Council can plan inventory and support for your unit.

  2. Find your Unit ID and set up your unit

    Before ordering

    Camp Masters uses your Scouting America national ID, not your unit number (Troop 1 Narragansett is Unit ID 98795). Look yours up, then set up your unit in the system.

    Unit ID list (Excel) Unit setup guide coming soon

  3. Place your Show & Sell order

    Due August 8

    Order the popcorn your Scouts will sell at storefront booths. Start modest; you can return full cases for free until October 3.

  4. Attend the kickoff and get families ready

    August 20 at 6 pm

    Learn the season’s prizes and tools, then help every Scout create a free online seller account so they can sell to family anywhere in the country.

    Register for the kickoff Create a seller account

  5. Pick up your popcorn and start selling

    August 29

    Collect your Show & Sell product on Distribution Day. Scouts sell at booths, take orders door to door, and share their online page.

  6. Return, submit, and pay

    October 30 to December 4

    Submit Take Order sales by October 30, return what’s left by October 31, pick up Take Order product November 21, and pay your balance by December 4 to keep the full 38%.

    Make a popcorn payment

Popcorn words, explained

Unit Kernel
The volunteer who runs your unit’s sale. Often a parent, not the unit leader.
Council Popcorn Kernel
The Council staff contact for popcorn. Reach them at [email protected].
Show & Sell
Popcorn your unit orders in August and sells in person, usually at storefront booths.
Take Order
Scouts collect orders and payment first. The popcorn arrives on November 21 for delivery.
Online sales
Customers order from a Scout’s page and it ships straight to them. Open 24/7, nationwide.
Camp Masters
The popcorn company and the ordering system your unit uses all season.
Return Day
Dates to bring back unsold popcorn: October 3 (free, full cases) and October 31 (final).
Unit ID
Your national Scouting America ID number, used instead of your troop or pack number.

2026 at a glance

Over 70% of every dollar raised stays in Scouting. Here’s what your unit earns and the rules that affect it.

Scouts holding Camp Masters popcorn products
38%

Base commission

Every unit, with Council prizes for Scouts. Selling just one item earns a prize.

40%

Prize opt-out

The whole unit must opt out, and no Scout gets Council prizes. Tell the Council Popcorn Kernel in writing by September 30.

35%

If you pay late

Any 2026 balance not paid in full by December 4 drops your unit to a maximum of 35%.

  • Return early, return whole casesFree full returns end October 3. After that, units can return only 15% of their total order or pay a restocking fee.
  • No returns after October 31Popcorn is a food product and can’t go back to the manufacturer, so please order thoughtfully.
  • Pay Show & Sell before approvalPay online by 11:59 pm on October 30, or bring payment to Final Return Day on October 31.
  • Top sellers get extra rewardsScouts at $1,000+ are invited to Top Sellers Fun Day. At $3,000+, they choose a High Achiever prize.

Where to pay

Every unit popcorn payment goes through this one online page.

  • October 30: Show & Sell payment
  • December 4: final balance, to keep 38%
Pay online now

The 2026 fall sale season

Every deadline in order. Past dates fade out and the next one is highlighted.

Commit and plan

Order and kick off

Sell

  • September 30Prize opt-out deadlineWritten notice for the 40% option
  • October 3Full Return DayLast day to return any product free. Full cases only.
  • October 30Take Order sales dueBy 11:59 pm in Camp Masters. Show & Sell payment also due: pay online.

Close out

  • October 31Final Return DayLast chance to return unsold popcorn
  • November 21Take Order Distribution Day
  • December 4Final payments duePay in full to keep 38%
  • Date TBDTop Sellers Fun Day

Late payment notice: if your 2026 balance isn’t paid in full by December 4, your unit receives a maximum of 35% commission, 3% less than the standard rate.

Resources by who needs them

Share the family links with your Scouts’ parents; keep the leader links for yourself.

For unit leaders

Marketing

Prizes and buying

Common questions

The things new Unit Kernels ask most.

Does our unit have to pay anything up front?

No. There are no upfront costs. Your unit only pays for what it sells, and Show & Sell payment is due before your order is approved.

How much Show & Sell popcorn should we order?

Order what your Scouts can realistically sell at booths. Full cases can be returned free until October 3, and returning early lets other units use the extra product. After October 3, only 15% of your total order can come back without a restocking fee.

Can a Scout sell online if our unit isn’t doing the sale?

Yes. Any Scout can create a free online seller account. Customers order online and the popcorn ships directly to them.

Should our unit opt out of prizes for 40%?

It’s a whole-unit decision: you earn 2% more, but no Scout in the unit receives Council prizes. If you choose it, the Unit Kernel must tell the Council Popcorn Kernel in writing by September 30.

Why can’t I find my troop or pack number in the system?

Camp Masters lists units by their Scouting America national ID to avoid duplicate numbers. Look up your Unit ID in the Excel list under Resources.

Can we support the military?

Yes. Customers can choose from several military donation options when they buy.

Need a hand?

Call the Council office at 401-351-8700, extension 5, or email the Council Popcorn Kernel.

Email [email protected] Call 401-351-8700 Make a payment