2026 Continental District Popcorn Kickoff

Fund Your Program. Reduce Family Costs. Deliver Bigger Adventures.

Popcorn is more than a fundraiser—it's the engine that powers your unit's entire year of Scouting.

Join us for the 2026 Continental District Popcorn Kickoff and discover how a well-executed popcorn campaign can fund your unit's Ideal Year of Scouting, reduce out-of-pocket expenses for families, and make camps, activities, service projects, and adventures accessible to every Scout.

This year's kickoff goes beyond sales techniques. We're focusing on the most important question:

Why does popcorn matter?

You'll learn how successful units use popcorn to:

Fund their annual program plan

Minimize family financial burden

Increase participation in Scouting activities

Create buy-in from parents and Scouts

Build a sustainable financial foundation for long-term success

We'll also break down the popcorn program into simple, practical steps so everyone understands their role. Whether you're a Unit Popcorn Kernel, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Committee Member, parent, or first-time volunteer, you'll leave with a clear roadmap, proven strategies, and the confidence to lead a successful sale.

And yes... pizza is on us!

Saturday, July 18, 2026

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

First Presbyterian Church
750 N. Evans Street
Pottstown, PA 19464

Agenda

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Pizza, Networking & Fellowship

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
The Why of Popcorn

Funding Your Ideal Year of Scouting

Creating Parent and Scout Buy-In

Reducing Family Costs

Setting Unit Goals That Matter

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Cubsidy Training
Presented by Joseph Leiss

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Q&A, Goal Setting & Next Steps

Leave with a plan. Return with a vision. Build your best Scouting year yet.