The Navy League Cadet Corps is a nautically themed youth program for youth nine to thirteen. The program aims to develop patriotism, good citizenship, a sense of duty, self-discipline, self-respect, and respect for others. While the program uses a naval environment (ranks, terminology, etc.) there is no affiliation between Navy League Cadets and the Canadian Forces. The program is led entirely by civilian volunteers in each community. As of 2007, there are 107 Navy League Cadet Corps in Canada, with about 3200 cadets participating each year.
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