Junior Canadian Rangers are part of the Canadian Cadet Organization and are linked to the Canadian Rangers. The program aims to offer young Canadian, aged 12 to 18 in remote and isolated communities across Canada an opportunity to participate in a range of developmental activities in a formal setting. It also aims to engage them with their local communities. The JCR Program is funded by the Government of Canada, through DND and the Canadian Armed Forces. The Canadian Ranger Patrol Groups, under command of the Canadian Army, oversees the conduct of the program at a regional or provincial level.