ABOUT NJCL

The National Junior Classical League, also known as NJCL, is the largest educational youth organization with over 50,000 members across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Sponsored by the American Classical League, the NJCL is composed of middle and high school students, who study the Classical Civilizations of the ancient Greeks and Romans, including their language, art, culture, and literature to better understand the impact that these ancient civilizations have on our world today.

How Can My School Get Involved?

If your school has a latin program and is located in the United States, Canada, or Australia you should talk to your latin teacher about joining the NJCL. For more information visit the official membership drive page here.

JCL Creed

We the members of the Junior Classical League,
  covenant to hand on the torch of classical civilization in the modern world.

  We believe an acquaintance with the civilization of Greece and Rome
  will help us understand and appraise this world of today,

  Which is indebted to the ancient civilization
  in its government and laws, literature, language and arts.

  We affirm the JCL experience develops responsibility,
  fosters brotherhood, promotes enthusiasm, encourages competition,
  inspires dedication and enriches our total growth.

JCL Song

Seeking the best, the highest our goal
Working for greatness through glories of old.

Searching the realms of the golden past,
We follow the classics' truths that last..

In knowledge, truth, and fellowship, we're growing everyday
The friendly hand of J. C. L. aids in every way.

In Rome's proud steps we're marching on,
With every true colleague,

And for ever we'll hold to the Purple and Gold,
Of the Junior Classical League.