What is the Junior Grange?
- One of America’s First and Finest Youth Organizations
Adopted as part of the National Grange in 1888
- A Leadership Development Program for Boys and Girls Ages 5 – 14
Develops a spirit of respect, cooperation and concern for others
- A Fraternal Organization
Patterned after the parent organization, The Grange – Order of the Patrons of Husbandry.
- American Values – Hometown Roots
The Junior Grange program helps children and families continue to build family values throughout their communities.
Aims and Purposes
The Junior Grange – An Organization for America’s Boys and Girls
Junior Grange Motto: Improvement
What the Junior Grange does:
- Builds Character and Self Confidence
- Provides Leadership Opportunities
- Develops Respect, Responsibility and Cooperation
- Teaches Parliamentary Procedures
- Entertains and Elevates the Members
- Provides Social Interaction
- Encourages Honor, Patriotism, Truth and Morality
- Promotes Interest and Understanding of Agriculture
- Develops Creativity, Initiative and Talents
- Encourages a Desire to Help Others
- Benefits the Community and Emphasizes Family Values
- Strengthens the Grange and the Family