Scouting continues during the virus pandemic.
However, the Council is committed, as its top priority, to the health and safety of our youth, parents and volunteers as we engage in activities.
Quarterly Guidance
The Council issues quarterly guidance to units, districts and the council, consistent with local government guidelines, on which types of scouting activities can be conducted indoors and outdoors in light of the virus.
The current guidance can be found here.
Local Guidelines
Parents and Scout leaders can find current local government guidance at these websites:
- Virginia – https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
- Washington, DC – https://coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo
- U.S. Virgin Islands – https://www.vi.gov/covid/
Virus Risk Management Plan
Scout leaders desiring approval to conduct a District or Council level in-person event can find the Virus Risk Management Plan checklist and Approval Template with points-of-contact here.
- Link to the VRMP Checklist
- Link to NCAC Event Planning Guidelines
NCAC Response to COVID-19
As always, your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and employees is our top priority. We know there are questions and concerns about how COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, could affect local Scouting programs in National Capital Area Council. Please know that we are monitoring developments regarding COVID-19 both locally and through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).