We are the Greater Lake County Young Marines, located in Mentor, Ohio and are proud to be a part of our nation’s premiere, award-winning program for boys and girls between the ages of eight and eighteen.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 living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building and leadership and promotes a lifestyle that is conducive to being productive members of society. The Young Marines is the premier youth organization in its Drug Demand Reduction efforts.
Our unit is supported by the local Marine Corps League Col. Justice M. Chambers Detachment. We currently meet one Saturday and consecutive Sunday a month from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Our drill location is Gunny’s Hall, 8720 Twinbrook Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060. Please see our Unit Calendar for specific dates.
Upon joining a local Young Marine unit, youth undergo a 26-hour orientation program, generally spread out over several weekly meetings. This orientation is called Recruit Training. The youth learn general subjects such as history, customs and courtesies, close order drill, physical fitness, and military rank structure. After graduating from Young Marine Recruit Training, the youth have the opportunity to learn even more new skills, earn rank, wear the Young Marine 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.
Recruit training is $300. There is a $150 non-refundable deposit that must be paid at time of registration. Balance of $150 is due by graduation.
Yearly dues are $100 per year for re-registration and due by September 15th. After September 15th, it is $150.
Vist our unit website to learn more about the Greater Lake County Young Marines.