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How many absences are allowed during Boot Camp? [top]
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A recruit is allowed two excused absences (email to absent@lcym.org) during Boot Camp. Excessive absences may disqualify a Recruit from graduation.
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Do you just do things during the school year? [top]
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No, we meet year-round. |
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How much does it cost? [top]
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The Lewis and Clark Young Marines charge $75 a year in dues (subject to change). Part of this goes to National for insurance, the rest goes back into the program. When a recruit first joins the Young Marines, the expense is slightly higher due to the cost of the uniform. Once training has begun there are no refunds. |
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What are some of the other activities that the Young Marines do? [top]
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We go camping, march in parades, do community service activities, and much more. |
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Is the program a recruiting tool for the Marine Corps or any other branch of the military? [top]
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No; however, the Marine Corps does have a standing order that states, "If a Young Marine makes it to the rank of Young Marine Sergeant, and should decide to join the Marine Corps, then that Young Marine can join the Corps as a Private First Class (E2)." |
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do young marines learn how to fight? [top]
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no they are not they are only taught the discipline and respect of the marine corp not it's combat. |
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Do you teach the kids anything else? [top]
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Yes, we teach the Marine Corps' 14 Leadership Traits (i.e. Integrity, Dependability, Justice, etc.), Land Navigation, good citizenship and much much more.
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Do you teach combat? [top]
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No! We do not teach individual combat tactics. However, we do teach ceremonial maneuvers such as, color guard, close order drill. |
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Is the Young Marines for kids that have been in trouble? [top]
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No! The youth are just like those that join the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or any Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC.) They just want to challenge themselves and to rise to a higher standard. |
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Where and when do you meet? [top]
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Our standard drill location is at the Vancouver Elks Lodge 11605 Southeast McGillivray Boulevard Vancouver, WA. We drill every other Saturday and optionally on Wednesday nights. |
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How long is "boot camp"? [top]
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All applicants attend a minimum 26-hour boot camp, usually spread out over several weekly meetings. The length and schedule of Boot Camp is left up to the discretion of the Commanding Officer depending on the qualifications of the recruits. |
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What types of boots should we get our Young Marine? [top]
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We use the black canvas jungle boots. They are available via mail order catalogs & internet sites.
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What uniform parts are supplied by the unit? [top]
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The unit supplies the boot blouses, belt, red national t-shirt, cover (hat), patches, and guidebook.
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When do the youth receive drug education? [top]
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They receive a minimum of 3 hours per quarter, or 1 hour every month. |
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I paid my money, arent I a Young Marine now? [top]
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You must pass qualifications to claim the title of Young Marine. This includes passing a physical fitness test (200 out of a possible 500 points) and a written final, as well as possessing a sharp appearance and motivated attitude. Without passing all of the above, you will remain a recruit. This training instills a sense of pride and personal accomplishment, forming the basis of confidence and self-esteem. Graduation day is always a proud and memorable day for the Young Marine and his/her family, parents and friends. It is the day that you earn the distinguished title of Young Marine and you wear, with pride, the uniform of a Young Marine. From this day forward, you are a member of an esteemed group of young Americans who are making a difference in their lives, the lives of others, their community and their country. |
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How old do you have to be to join? [top]
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The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school |
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