2026 Popcorn Sale Information

New for 2026 we will have a Planning Workshop!

This is not like the traditional popcorn kickoff/planning meetings where we discuss the ins and outs of the popcorn sale (those are the two training sessions below). The Planning Workshop is designed for those units/leaders that need help with actually planning out their sale, learning how to budget for your unit, deciphering the amount of product to order, navigating the leader portal and more!

If you are a new Popcorn Kernel for your unit, this planning workshop is for you! If you aren’t happy with how your unit is managing the popcorn sale, this workshop is for you. Experienced Popcorn Kernels will lead the workshop to ensure that you are learning from those units/leaders that have had success in this area of Scouting.

Please plan on attending this training if:

Your unit hasn’t sold popcorn before but wants to consider it and learn more.

Your unit is in need of some fundamental training for the popcorn sale. 

You just want to sharpen your skills and join us for a night of training. 

Here are the 8 topics that will be covered in the training: 

Leader Portal and the Difference between the App and the Leader Portal
Unit Budgeting and Annual Program Planning
Unit Storefront Management and Logistics-Realistic Application
Inner Unit Communication, Leadership Teams, How to engage families, Set expectations/goals within a Unit
Social Media Support (Council and Trails End)
3 Types of Selling
Popcorn Ordering: How Much and How To
Best Methods/QA

6/2 Popcorn Planning Workshop – Crosswind UMC, 616 IN-25, Logansport, IN 46947 – 7-9 PM ET
Please RSVP by 5/22 for the 6/2 workshop.

Email ">to RSVP for the Planning Workshop now!

Those that want the bonus help of planning and managing their sale should attend both the Planning Workshop and the Popcorn Training.

We will have two Popcorn Training Sessions!

All units should plan on attending one of the two Popcorn Trainings.

6/16 Popcorn Training #1 – Hingst Service Center 7-9 PM ET
Please RSVP by 6/1 for the 6/16 training.

7/21 Popcorn Training #2 – Cary Camp 7-9 PM ET
Please RSVP by 7/1 for the 7/21 training.

Click here to RSVP For Popcorn Training

Important Dates

7/1 Popcorn Commitments Due
8/1 Show and Sell Orders Due
8/12 – 8/14 Show and Sell Distribution
10/18 Sale Ends
10/23 Return Deadline
10/23 Final Order Due
10/31 Malibu Jacks Popcorn Incentive
11/11 – 11/13 Take Order Distribution
12/1 Final Balance Due to Council

Unit Commitment Link – Click Here


Go to trails-end.com to support a local Scout! You will need the Scout’s unique code from their website.

Resources for Leaders

2026 Scout Rewards
2026 Unit Onboarding
2026 Leader Guide
2026 Scout & Parent Guide
Scout Sales Pitch
Unit Budget Planner (excel version available upon request)

Site for Scouts and Leaders: https://portal.trails-end.com/
Scouts and Leaders can login using their credentials from the previous year. If you are unsure of your username or password, click the Forgot Username or Forgot Password buttons re reset!

Stay Tuned for the Following Info!

2026 Popcorn Kickoff PowerPoint
2026 Table Payment Sign
2026 Sagamore Take Order Form 

To stay up to date on the sale, you can like our
Popcorn Kernel Super Group Page by clicking HERE

We are so excited for another great popcorn season! For more information, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Bryon Haverstick. You can also call the Hingst Service Center (Scout Office) at 765-452-8253, Monday-Friday  9am-5pm. Thank you!