March 16th, 30th Drill

Drill at JJ Smith
Boot Camp
Uniform: Red National T Shirt and BDU’s
New Recruits: Jeans and white shirts

FAQ’s

Q:  Who can join the Young Marines?

A: The Young Marines is for boys and girls ages 8 through completion of high school. The only enrollment requirement is that a youth must be in good standing at school.

Q: How do I join the Young Marines?

A: First, locate a Young Marine unit near you. Contact the unit directly to learn more about enrollment dates, meeting times/location, unit dues etc.

Q: What is Young Marines Boot Camp?

A: Upon joining a local Young Marine unit, the youth undergo an orientation program, generally spread out over several weekly meetings.  This orientation program is affectionately called “Boot Camp.”  The youth learn the general Young Marine subjects such as history, close order drill, physical fitness, customs and courtesies, and military rank structure. The youths do NOT attend a “military-style” resident program. This is not a program where you send your children for an extended period. On average, units meet once or twice per week year round.

Thanks to our supporters!

The Young Marines and Staff would like to thank Marine Corps League Detachment 504 for their support and guidance! Ooh Rah!

A huge Thank You goes out to American Cycle of Buckley for providing a location for our fundraising. The owner, John Hooker, has supported our efforts graciously over the last year.

The Carbon Glacier Young Marines would like to thank  Buono Coffee for their support of our fundraising efforts.  CEO Gary Sainati has continued to graciously provide a wonderful product that the community is eager to purchase.  His business is located in Wilkeson Wa and can be found at 529 Church St. or at www.BUONOCOFFEE.com

Young Marines History 1958-Present

The birth of the Young Marines was in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1958. The official charter was issued on 17 October 1965 and thereafter the program spread throughout the country.

Although chartered as a League Sponsored Organization, the Young Marines began to function as a subsidiary organization independently in 1974.

• In 1975 membership was extended to included participation of females so that all youth could benefit.
• By 1978 the Young Marine bylaws were approved and adopted.
• In 1980 the Young Marine program was granted the status as a Youth Educational Organization with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) classification of 501(C)3.
• In July 1993 the United States Marine Corps designated the Young Marine Program as “The focal organization for fulfilling its participation in the Department of Defense’s Drug Demand Reduction Activities.” Marine Corps Order 5000.20 officially recognized the Young Marines and published policy to support the program.