National Youth Programs
Many Canadians don’t realize that the Legion is one of the largest supporters of community youth activities in the country. The Legion promotes Remembrance to the younger generation and works with schools and youth organizations to keep the memories of our Fallen Veterans alive.
The Legion also supports youth leadership programs and activities such as Cadets, Scouts and Guides, and youth sports, helping build the next generation of leaders.
Poster, Literary and Video Contests
Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships
Branch Scholarships
As part of the Legion’s commitment to youth, many Branches award scholarships through their General Funds to recognize scholastic achievement and support youth in their community. Criteria for these funds are established by the Branch or Provincial Command.
Contact our branch for further information.
Leadership for Youth
The Royal Canadian Legion has a long and valued partnership with Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (JCR). Cadets and JCR engage in varied and unique experiences and develop competencies in leadership, citizenship, and physical and mental fitness.
In Canmore, our local cadet squadron volunteers with the Legion Poppy Campaign, support our Veterans and take active roles in commemorative ceremonies. These youth play a significant role in supporting Legion activities and promoting Remembrance. In return, Legion Branches assist corps, squadrons and patrols in various ways that add to the success of the programs.
In addition to being a major sponsor and supporter of Cadet Corps and Squadrons across the country, the Legion sponsors the Cadet Medal of Excellence which honours outstanding Cadets and JCR. It is awarded in recognition of individual endeavours in citizenship, which enhance the aims and objectives of the Canadian Cadet Organizations.
Each year, select Cadets and JCR from across Canada assist dignitaries with their placing of wreaths during the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa.
Also visit our youth sports, education and leadership pages to find out more.