We are currently not registering any new recruits to the Young Marines program, BUT please send your name, info, and other important questions to ossielr@gmail.com so that we may get back to you on a possible date coming up when we may be able to accept names. The fee to register is a one time $150 fee, and only $20 every year after that. Send us your nominations if you truly are interested. Thank you!

Upon joining a local Young Marines unit, youth undergo a 26-hour orientation program, generally spread out over several weekly meetings. This orientation program is affectionately called "Boot Camp." The youth learn general subjects such as history, customs and courtesies, close order drill, physical fitness, and military rank structure. After graduating from Young Marines "Boot Camp", the youth have the opportunity to learn more new skills, earn rank, wear the Young Marines uniform and work toward ribbon awards. Young Marines earn ribbons for achievement in areas such as leadership, community service, swimming, academic excellence, first aid, and drug resistance education.