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Youth Organization

5550 Dower House Road

  • The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. 
  • The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members.
  • The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
  • The Young Marines is the focal point for the U.S. Marine Corps' youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts.
  • We are not molding Marines so we do not teach weapons, warfare or tactics but we do wear the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on our uniforms and take pride in our appearance and conduct.
  • We cannot give your child self-esteem, no one can, but we can give him or her opportunities to earn it. When something is earned, it has more value and is worth keeping.