Can't Wait to Become a Young Marine? Read below to get started NOW!! We will also be offering a “poolie” class for recruits. This is a series of optional weekends and study nights for Young Marine Recruits that will help familiarize them with some of the program basics before the regular recruit cycle begins. It is a great way to help jump start your future Young Marine! The Poolie class will be having a stand-alone orientation for those interested in joining. Dates for the orientation and classes are as follows and the class size will be established and fixed at the Poolie-specific orientation.
Sat, 10/13/12, 10am-12pm, orientation (Poolie and parent or guardian must be present)
Sat, 10/27/12, 8am-12pm, Poolie class
Sat, 11/10/12, 8am-12pm, Poolie class
Sat, 12/1/12, 8am-12pm, Poolie class
What to bring with you to the orientation:
Medical information about your recruit / poolie
Social security number of recruit / poolie
Any protective / custody orders related to your guardianship or responsibility for recruit / poolie
A positive attitude and an energetic spirit!
You must respond to RSVP your attendance at either the Poolie orientation or one of the regular Recruit orientations. If we do not receive a response confirming attendance, your application will be considered to have been passively withdrawn.
If you have any questions about this material please respond via email to recruiter{at}lcym.org or phone one of the recruiter numbers listed below.
Thank you for your interest in the Lewis and Clark Young Marines, Semper Fidelis!
Mrs. Shawna Bolles 503-730-7226
Mr. Sean Langley 360-356-6190
Recruiters
Lewis and Clark Young Marines
The Lewis and Clark Young Marines have a Poolie program for anyone interested in becoming a Young Marine who has:
1. Attended an Orientation
2. Submitted all necessary paperwork to the unit Adjutant
3. Has paid the required registration fees to become a Young Marine and the additional $25 for the poolie program.
What is the Poolie Program??
The Poolie program bridges the gap between Orientation and the wait for the upcoming boot camp.
The Poolie program is NOT a boot camp; it is an INTRODUCTION to the Young Marine program, the expectancies of being a Young Marine, and the Young Marine way of life.
Recruits who have met the above 3 criteria may begin attending on our Poolie drill dates and work with a Poolie Drill Instructor on various activities of the Young Marines and better prepare them for their first day of Boot Camp when they will meet their Senior Drill Instructor for the first time.
While we feel those who go through the Poolie program are better prepared, the Poolie program is NOT required; it is simply a tool for those anxious to become Young Marines to get started right away.
To reserve a seat at our next boot camp be sure to complete this no obligation form and our recruiter will contact you with more details. For more information on becoming a member of the Lewis and Clark Young Marines email our unit recruiter at recruiter{at}lcym.org.
No person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, age, disability or national origin or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination.
Do YOU have what it takes to be a Young Marine? Find out At an Orientation!
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.
Young Marines make a pledge to be drug-free and work hard to encourage family, friends, and schoolmates to share in this commitment.
Our next boot camp begins January 5, 2013. Lewis & Clark holds just one boot camp annually!! Take this into consideration when deciding to enroll your child/ren or not into the program for this recruit class.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Potential Young Marines and at least one parent or guardian MUST attend an orientation in order to join the Lewis and Clark Young Marines.
Orientations are:
Sat, 12/8/12 9AM TO NOON
Wed, 12/12/12 6:30PM TO 9PM
Sat, 12/15/12 9AM TO NOON
Wed, 12/19/12 6:30PM TO 9PM
To reserve a seat at our next boot camp be sure to complete this no obligation form and our recruiter will contact you with more details. For more information on becoming a member of the Lewis and Clark Young Marines email our unit recruiter at recruiter{at}lcym.org.
No person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, age, disability or national origin or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination.
Recruit Class 18 Recruit Class 19 begins January 5, 2013. If you have questions, don't hesitate to email our recruiter at recruiter{at}lcym.org and they'll be glad to answer your questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
January 5, 2013 [MANDATORY]
January 19, 2013 Initial Knowledge & Strength Testing
February 2 - 3, 2013 **Overnighter
February 16, 2013
March 2, 2013
March 16 - 17, 2013 **Overnighter [MANDATORY] (Final Testing)
March 30, 2013 Pictures & GRADUATION {at} 1400 [MANDATORY]
Drill days run from 0745 to 1630. The overnighters run through 1200 on the Sunday.
What Does It Cost to Join the Lewis and Clark Unit? We offer three payment options.
(A) One-Payment Plan - $160. Payment 1 $160 is due upon turning in the completed recruit application.
(B) Two-Payment Plan - $180. Payment 1 $90 is due upon turning in the completed recruit application and Payment 2 $90 is due 2/2/13.
(C) Four-Payment Plan - $200. Payment 1 $50 is due upon turning in the completed recruit application, Payment 2 $50 is due 1/5/12, Payment 3 $50 is due 2/2/13, and Payment 4 $50 is due 3/2/13.
There is a $75 annual re-registration fee due each September that covers the program costs for October 1 through September 30 each year. Our first years fee is prorated and included in the above listed payment options.
Young Marine Training - Boot Camp
All applicants attend at least a 26-hour boot camp, usually spread out over several weekly meetings. 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.
Boot Camp subjects include:
Customs and courtesies
History & traditions of the United States
Physical fitness education
Discipline & citizenship
Uniform regulations & personal hygiene
Close order drill
Self discipline and self respect
Adult & Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Young Marine units are community-based programs led by dedicated adult volunteers. Many of these volunteers are former, retired, active duty, or reserve Marines who believe passionately that the core values they learned as Marines had a positive affect on them. It is through these caring adults that Young Marines learn the inner values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.
Adult volunteers are individually screened by the National Headquarters based on background information and recommendations provided with each person’s registration. No person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, age, disability or national origin or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination.
