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.
