Activities that meet the above guidelines and are coordinated by the organizations listed below are considered pre-approved:
| Local Fire/Police Department | Youth Organizations |
| Local Libraries | Homeless Shelters/Welfare Agencies |
| Special Recreation | Forest Preserves |
| Park Districts | Animal Shelters |
| Retirement Homes | Museums |
| Thrift Stores | Community Services Organizations (Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Jaycees Boy/Girl Scouts, etc.) |
| Food Pantries | Help with school events (outside of school hours) |
