The Carmacks Junior Rangers program has come a long way in a short amount of time.

The program, which in November was in danger of being cancelled because of low attendance has seen a resurgence over the past couple of months.

On Wednesday, six new recruits were officially made Junior Rangers in a welcoming ceremony held in Carmacks, while two other members moved up in the ranks.

"The numbers are getting up there," said John Laughlin, who is leading the Carmacks Junior Rangers. "I have kids on the waiting list."

Around 30 people attended the ceremony, including Carmacks' mayor Elaine Wyatt, Chief Eddie Skookum of Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and the RCMP.

Besides introducing the new members, one of the older recruits moved from master corporal to sergeant, while another junior ranger moved up to a master corporal.

"It went really well, there was a good turnout from the community," said Laughlin about the welcome ceremony. "They showed lots of support."

Wednesday's ceremony was a far cry from November when the organization had just two kids coming out on a regular basis.

It currently has 13 members as well as a waiting list of four to five kids. The kids on the waiting list have to wait until they become 12 years old to join the Junior Rangers.

Laughlin said some of the activities done in the Junior Rangers program include going out on the land and learning survival skills.

The kids also go camping and can participate in an air rifle competition in Yellowknife, which is held every year.

Laughlin is planning both an upcoming camping trip and a curling tournament for the kids in his Junior Rangers group.