As COVID-19 continues to change our daily lives, this page is here to offer resources for units and families to safely continue Scouting programs. This is also where you will find important updates from the Northeast Illinois Council and the national Boy Scouts of America office.
NEIC will be following the recommendations set forth by the CDC. Click the link to find your county's specific guidelines.
Reviewed 11/28/2022
Recent Announcements
March 1, 2022: Mask requirements vary by county, per updated CDC guidance.
December 22, 2021: Masks required indoors at all council properties and unit events until further notice.
August 10, 2021: Masks required indoors at all council properties until further notice.
June 16, 2021: Illinois Enters Phase 5, NEIC update on procedures
May 24, 2021: New NEIC COVID-19 Guidelines
Facilities and Programs
AS OF 3/1/2022: Face mask guidelines at council facilities are determined by CDC county data.
SCOUT SHOP
The Pauly Scout Shop is open 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM Tuesday-Friday and 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday, effective until further notice. Curbside pickup and delivery are available by calling 847-433-1813 or emailing [email protected].
KASPERSON CENTER FOR SCOUTING - OFFICES AND MEETING ROOMS
The Kasperson Center for Scouting is OPEN for meetings and activities. Click here to request a meeting room.
CAMPSITES - CAMP OAKARRO AND CAMP CROWN
Campsites at Camp Oakarro and Camp Sol R. Crown are OPEN for campsite and facility reservations. Click here to make a campsite reservation. Additional health and safety precautions in camp may apply and can be reviewed during the reservation process.
UNIT, DISTRICT, AND COUNCIL EVENTS
Unit, district, and council events may take place indoors or outdoors at full meeting space capacity. See the linked CDC COVID-19 guidelines above for detailed information.
- If a meeting location and/or unit charter partner implement any additional safety measures or capacity restrictions, participants must respect and abide by these restrictions.
Updates from Boy Scouts of America National Service Center
The Boy Scouts of America's national office has issued a COVID-19 FAQ. This update includes important updates for unit activities, camping, medical forms, recording advancement, and temporary modifications to some requirements for rank advancement and Camping merit badges.
- Visit scouting.org/coronavirus for the latest updates from our National Office.
- National COVID-19 FAQ
- Council Calendar
- Center for Disease Control
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Lake County Health Department
- Cook County Health Department