​Requirements to Join

  • Must be between 8-18 years old 
  • Have NOT yet completed high school (or equivalent)
  • Have a recent Physical Exam or School Sports Physical (less than 1 year old)
  • Current Immunization Record
  • Copy of Medical Insurance Card (front and back)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Attend a unit Open House with at least one parent/guardian

BECOMING A YOUNG MARINE

is a title that few kids will earn, but the change will last a lifetime.
 
Recruit training is the first step in becoming a Young Marine. During your 13 weeks of recruit training, you will learn what it means to be a Young Marine, develop confidence in your abilities and gain the self-discipline to push yourself to achieve more that you thought you could.

Recruits receive training in our core values, individual field skills, close order drill, physical training, first aid, leadership training, and more. You will receive the same leadership training taught to the U.S. Marines, which is taught you by Young Marines under the supervision of U.S. Marines, Young Marine Alumni, and Adult Volunteers.

We don’t teach military tactics or warfare skills. We do promise to instill confidence in yourself and teach you how to lead using the best leadership model there is! We’ll also teach you how to be part of a team - because you can’t lead without learning how to follow first.

Do you have what it takes to be a Young Marine?

Contact a Young Marine Recruiter

Have more questions? Contact a Young Marine recruiter, who will be able to give you additional information on what it takes to become a Young Marine and what its like to be one. 

Open House

Open House is held twice a year in spring and fall at our usual meeting place. Future Young Marine Recruits must attend with at least one parent or guardian and will receive additional information and paperwork required to join. Follow the link below to see where we meet!
  • Upon joining, there is a one time $110 unit fee which includes the first year of accident insurance, some uniform items, and issued equipment that will be given to the Young Marine Recruit.
  • An annual $25 National Young Marine registration fee is required for accident insurance and liability. 
  • After the completion of recruit training, unit dues are paid semi-annually ($60). 
  • ​Additional uniform items and equipment fees will vary based upon the needs of the Young Marine Recruit. These items are the responsibility of the Young Marine Recruit and parent/guardian to purchase.