Welcome to fishing and Scouting. I was ScoutMaster for a long time and both my sons are Eagle Scouts. They started in kinder-garden and went through high school. Now that I have grandchildren, the cycle will repeat. In fact I am taking my 3 year old grandson and his dad camping/fishing this weekend at Clinton Lake.
As for rods/reels. I don't know a thing about the rod/reels you mentioned. However it sounds like you are happy with them. My grandchildren will start out using good old fashioned Zebco 33 mounted to Ugly sticks. As they progress in age and skill we will upgrade them to better rods/reels.
Illinois River has some great spots to find Crappie. However you have two great lakes next to you, Evergreen and Bloomington. I prefer Evergreen because of Comlara Park and camping. Let us know how it goes!
HOI Crappie Club
Where family and friends come to compete for a little more than bragging rights.
Quick, someone teach me how to fish so I can win this tournament!!!