Junior Canadian Rangers

Screening and Supervision

It is often said that nothing is more important to us than our children. That priority is reflected in the serious approach taken to selecting leaders, instructors and volunteers with the Junior Canadian Ranger Programme. Junior Canadian Ranger instructors are specially selected by the Adult Committee based on their experience, qualifications and reputation in the local community. A thorough criminal and background check is performed on every adult who interacts with the Junior Canadian Rangers, including leaders, volunteers and instructors.

Once approved by the Adult Committee, potential adult volunteers, instructors and leaders receive specific training in terms of how to interact with teenagers and what is appropriate behaviour in terms of the conduct of the Junior Canadian Ranger Programme. Their involvement with the youth is closely monitored at all times.

Supervision is another important part of the Junior Canadian Ranger Programme. An experienced Canadian Ranger supervises all JCR activities with the assistance of qualified and pre-screened members of the local community.

Safety is stressed at all times and extra precautions are taken when the Junior Canadian Rangers venture outside of the classroom into the outdoors. The normal adult supervisory ratio of one adult for every 10 JCR expands to three adult supervisors for every 10 JCR during exercises on the land. A proper balance is also maintained of female and male supervisors.