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Summer Programs of Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools
In addition to unit functions, members are eligible to participate in the Young Marines National Summer Programs of Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools (SPACES). Schools consist of Junior and Senior Leadership, Scuba, Ground Aviation and an Advanced Leadership Seminar. Educational adventures are designed with the younger child in mind, usually from ages 10-13. In contrast, the older Young Marines participate in challenges, which consist of training in areas such as outdoor survival skills, wilderness training, and water-based activities. Young Marine encampments provide the opportunity for Young Marines of all ages to gather and train as a larger unit of up to 700 youth at one time.
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S.P.A.C.E.S. Information
During the summer months, Young Marines have the opportunity to attend the Young Marines National Summer Programs of Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools (S.P.A.C.E.S.). Over 3,000 Young Marines participate in the S.P.A.C.E.S. programs each year.
Schools consist of leadership courses and are needed for advancement to the rank of Sergeant, Gunnery Sergeant, and Master Sergeant. Adventures have a historical emphasis and are designed with the younger child in mind. In contrast, older Young Marines can participate in Challenges. Challenges consist of training in areas such as survival skills, wilderness training, and water-based activities.
Young Marine Encampments provide the opportunity for Young Marines of all ages to gather together and train as a large unit of up to 700 youth at a time. National encampments for 2008 are being held in Division 3 and Division 4 (we are a part of Division 6).
Each unit has the capability of selecting which youth from their unit receive the privilege of attending one of that summer’s offerings. At Lewis & Clark Young Marines, the C.O. and X.O. jointly select which YMs they will ask to attend. Selection is based on several factors, which can include attendance, participation on optional events, attitude/behavior, rank, age, and ability to be away from home for an extended length of time. A PFT and HFT score MUST be entered for each quarter for a YM to be eligible.
Selection will be completed by the C.O. and the X.O. prior to December 1st. Selected YMs and their families will be notified between the dates of December 1st – December 5th.
Cost is $300 for each selected YM. Payment in full is due PRIOR to when our unit begins the electronic submission process.
Our unit can electronically submit our selected YM names beginning at 0900 on January 4, 2008. Our YMs are accepted into the various S.P.A.C.E.S. offerings on a first come, first serve basis in the order YMNHQ receives their electronic submission on January 4th. Once YMNHQ processes the electronic application then LCYM is required to mail appropriate fees in immediately.
Once YMNHQ received the fees, any cancellation will NOT be afforded a refund. This is the policy of YMNHQ, not of our unit. Remember, your monies for S.P.A.C.E.S. go to YMNHQ so refunds would need to be issued by them. They do not issue refunds for cancellations for S.P.A.C.E.S.
Unfortunately, YMNHQ has the policy that any non-immunized children will NOT be allowed to attend any S.P.A.C.E.S. event for their safety. Our unit personally ran into this last year and we were not successful at getting YMNHQ to adjust this policy. We apologize for this unfortunate policy in advance.
Not all of the children attending the camps are Young Marines, especially in Huntsville. The YMs selected for S.P.A.C.E.S. need to recognize that ALL EVENTS are considered to be Young Marine official events regardless of other non-YM children attending and as such should behave in accordance with the Young Marine obligation, creed, and code of conduct.
Any YM sent home early for any reason shall be done so at the expense of the parent/guardian. NO EXCEPTIONS. This is the policy of YMNHQ, not of LCYM. However, the unit will back the policy at the request of YMNHQ. YMNHQ will bill the unit and we are required to pay the invoice and bill the parent for reimbursement. If you refuse to reimburse the unit, none of our YMs will be allowed to attend S.P.A.C.E.S the following year. Your refusal to pay this expense will hurt our entire unit.
Authorized by Mr. Rinell, LCYM Commanding Officer 11.2.2007
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Young Marines Selected for S.P.A.C.E.S. - 2010
Advanced Leadership School (ALS)
SSgt Uttke A
SSgt Merkl T
Senior Leadership School (SLS)
No One
Junior Leadership School (JLS)
Cpl Khoo
Cpl Czmowski
Cpl Moreland
Civil War Adventure
No One
Revolutionary War Adventure
No One
Space Academy
No One
Aviation Mach II
No One
Space Camp
No One
Mountain River Challenge
No One
Aviation Mach III
No One
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Interested in seeing what each S.P.A.C.E.S. camp will do during their time?
Advanced Leadership School (ALS)
The Advanced Leadership School is a leadership program for Young Marines who have exhibited exceptional maturity and leadership skill in their units. Adult leaders often call upon this Young Marine to handle leadership situations and provide the inspiration to those under their charge. This two-week school is an intense train-the-trainer program. The first week is devoted to honing skills in leadership, close order drill, physical training, and techniques of military instruction. In the second week, the student serves in various leadership and instructor/mentor positions in support of the Junior Leadership School.
Senior Leadership School (SLS)
The Senior Leadership School is a leadership program designed to help Senior Young Marines master the difficult art of leadership. Instruction includes conducting unit close order drill, physical training, improving interpersonal skills, studying ethics, and becoming more aware and sensitive to the needs of others. The school’s goal is to prepare the Young Marines for senior leadership positions in their units, school, and communities.
Junior Leadership School (JLS)
The Junior Leadership School is a leadership program designed to help Junior Young Marines to develop their interpersonal and leadership skills. Instruction includes in-depth discussion on the definition of leadership, the leadership principle and traits, introduction to the Young Marines 5 Troop Leading Steps, the conduct of close order drill and unit physical training. The school’s goal is to prepare the Young Marine for leadership positions in their units, schools, and communities.
Civil War Adventure
The Civil War Adventure is an educational program designed to stimulate an interest in, and respect for the history and traditions of the United States by providing Young Marines an opportunity to visit Civil War battlefields in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The adventure will include one day in Washington, DC highlighted by viewing the Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
Revolutionary War Adventure
The Revolutionary War Adventure is an education program designed to stimulate an interest in, and respect for the history and traditions of the United States by providing Young Marines an opportunity to visit Revolutionary War historical sites in and around the Boston Metropolitan Area. The Adventure will include a visit to the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), Bunker Hill, Concord and Lexington – the site of the “Shot heard ‘round the world,” and historic sites made famous by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” written in 1860.
Space Academy
The Space Academy Adventure is an education program designed to stimulate an interest an interest in math and science by providing Young Marines with the opportunity to visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. The Young Marines will select one of three tracks: Space, Robotics, and Aviation. Visit www.spacecamp.com/spacecamp/academy for more details.
Aviation Mach II
The Aviation Mach II Adventure is an education program designed to stimulate an interest in aviation by providing Young Marines with the opportunity to visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. The adventure includes a week of action packed flight training in a state of the art flight simulator of a F-18 Hornet. It will test the Young Marine’s land and water survival and wilderness skills. Visit www.spacecamp.com/aviation and click on the Mach II link for more details.
Space Camp
The Space Camp Adventure is an education program designed to stimulate an interest an interest in math and science by providing Young Marines age 11 with the opportunity to visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. The Young Marines will select one of three tracks: Space, Robotics, and Aviation. Visit www.spacecamp.com/spacecamp/camp for more details.
Mountain River Challenge
The Mountain River Adventure is an education program designed to stimulate an interest in nature and ecology by providing Young Marines with an adventure that directly relates to the lesson of the day. Adventure activities include rafting, mountain biking, lake kayaking, nature hiking, team building and the Trail of 100 Giants (Sequoia Tour), while educational activities include hydrology, topography, geography, native plant species, birding, geology, team building and forest concepts.
Aviation Mach III
The Aviation Mach III Challenge is an education program designed to stimulate an interest in aviation by providing Young Marines with the opportunity to visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. The challenge includes 12 days of action packed flight training in a state of the art flight simulator of a F-18 Hornet and expert instruction by a former Special Forces Instructor in land and water survival and wilderness skills. Visit www.spacecamp.com/aviation and click on the Mach III link for more details.
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Created on 10/09/2006 03:09 AM by cplbrian
Updated on 06/10/2010 00:17 AM by squeakyracer
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