Scout Growth

The sale is not simply about raising money.  It is ALSO about goal-setting, building self-confidence, learning to “earn his own way” and to grow as a young adult through speaking to others, learning self-reliance and salesmanship.  Selling popcorn can also help your Scouts earn achievements

Why is selling popcorn important for Northern Star Council?

Over 2.3 MILLION dollars went back to Scouting programs in 2010 due to the popcorn sale. 1.3 million went back to the units and Scouts to help pay for their annual program, camping experiences and other Scouting events. The annual popcorn sale is a vital part of the Northern Star Council’s annual budget., accounting for 8% of the total Council budget. Because of the sale, NSC is able to provide top quality programs while keeping fees low and providing campership assistance to those who need it.
Because of the Popcorn sale, Northern Star Council can provide innovative programs such as:

• Lion Cubs
• Sailing Programs
• Winter Camping
• Many Point Tree houses
• Tomahawk Climbing Tower
• Cub Camp Bouldering Walls
• High Adventure Programs
• Membership assistance
• Campership assistance

What happens if units do not sell popcorn?

If not enough units participate in the popcorn sale, costs for other events and programs would increase, from a week at Tomahawk to a district event.

Because of units’ participation in the Popcorn sale, Northern Star Council can continue to provide innovative and top quality programs to all Scouts in the area and keep costs low.