Midwest Central Young Marines

Information contained on this page is to inform you of what we teach and how the rest of your young person’s life will be changed by becoming a member of this elite group.  Before your young person can become a US Young Marine, they must go through the training cycle explained below.  We fondly refer to this training as "boot camp".  

All applicants attend our 26 1⁄2 - hour boot camp, 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 your young person earns the distinguished title of Young Marine and they wear, with pride, the uniform of a United States Young Marine. From this day forward, you and your Young Marine become 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 self discipline and self respect
• Discipline & citizenship
• Uniform regulations & grooming standards
• Close order drill

Boot camp will take place on Saturdays and it is very important that each recruit attend all of this training. Upon completion of the 26 1⁄2 hours of training, recruits will be tested before actually becoming a United States Young Marine. Not everyone can earn this title. It will take hard work, determination and commitment on both you and your young person’s part.
We do have a registration fee and annual dues that are payable each August. This will be covered in more detail during the orientation session.

Upon successful completion of “Boot Camp," Young Marines continue the character-building process and a life-long pursuit as productive and contributing citizens in their community. From here, Young Marines are eligible to start learning more new skills, earn rank and ribbons and wear the Young Marine uniform.

Unit activities include:

• Community projects to honor Veterans
• Environmental stewardship
• Hiking & camping,
  
• Physical fitness activities & training,
  
• Character building & life skills
  
• Community service
  
• Participation in parades and community events
  
• Drug resistance education
  
• First aid
  
• Leadership training & practical application

Should you have any questions about this outstanding elite youth program, please contact us and we will answer all of your question.

Color Guard on the LST 325 in Peoria, Illinois

The Team of the event conducted on the LST 325