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Part of our group during a hike in Brown County
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Next Sign-ups
Recruit training is held twice a year. Our next sign-ups  will be on August 30th 2008 from 9-11 a.m.
 
Who We Are
The Young Marines is a not-for-profit youth education program for boys and girls ages 10 through 18.  The program focuses on character building through a combination of self-discipline, teamwork and leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. There are over 300 Young Marine units nationwide, including international units and affiliates in Okinawa, Japan, Germany and Australia.
 
 
We meet for two 13 week sessions per year. One starting in the Spring and the other in the Fall. The initial cost of the program is $75. Each 13 week session that follows is $50. The meetings are held at 4850 Progress Drive in Columbus, IN.
 
The Young Marines strengthens the lives of America's youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring our veterans, good citizenship, community service, and a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Young Marines learn new skills, and earn rank. They earn ribbons in areas such as CPR, swimming, map reading, drug prevention training, conservation, first aid, academic achievement, community service and physical fitness.
 
All Young Marines must be actively enrolled in public, private or certified homeschool. Failure to maintain enrollment in one of the above is grounds for dismissal from the program. You may be asked to provide documentation for proof of enrollment.
 
  
 
Our Young Marines perform Color Guard for the Columbus DARE graduations, Indianapolis Indians, the Franklin Mayors prayer breakfast and the Indiana Pacers when asked.  
 
 
Who We Are Not
The Young Marines is not a summer camp, residential program or a para-military organization. We do not teach warfare or combat. It is not a boot camp for seriously troubled youth, nor is it meant to be a recruitment tool for future military service. We believe that discipline begins at home, and is reinforced by good habits and proper supervision. We are not a "scared straight" program.

The Commanding Officer of the Columbus Young Marines is Conrad Hittle.
 
 
Our Young Marine unit chaplin is Lance Corporal Justin Oliphant.

YOUNG MARINE OBLIGATION

From this day forward, I sincerely promise, I will set an example for all other youth to follow and I shall never do anything that would bring disgrace or dishonor upon God, my Country and its flag, my parents, myself or the Young Marines.  These I will honor and respect in a manner that will reflect credit upon them and myself.  Semper Fidelis.

YOUNG MARINE CREED

1.  Obey my parents and all others in charge of me whether young or old.
2.  Keep myself neat at all times without other people telling me to.
3.  Keep myself clean in mind by attending the church of my faith.
4.  Keep my mind alert to learn in school, at home or at play.
5.  Remember having self-discipline will enable me to control my body and mind in case of an emergency.

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