Young Marines

Unit:

Southwest Michigan

Unit:	Southwest Michigan
POC:	Lillian Chrispyn
Phone:	269-944-9849

Register NOW!

Thank you for your interest in joining our unit.

To become a Young Marine, all youth members must complete Recruit Training. Recruit Training is designed to teach the recruits the basics of what it means to be a Young Marine. Recruits will learn:

Teamwork, Leadership, and Discipline
Close Order Drill
Military Terms and Jargon
Marine Corps Enlisted Rank Structure
Uniform Care and Maintenance
Physical Fitness
Military Customs and Courtesies
And More!

Things you need to know before joining:

This program is not meant for youth that need to be disciplined. Staff are non-licensed volunteers.
Youth members must be at least 8 years old and have not completed High School.
At least one parent/legal guardian and all youths to be registered must attend an Orientation/Registration night.

You will need to bring the following to Orientation/Registration night:

Birth Certificate and Social Security Card (for verification purposes only)
Immunization Record
Recent Physical Exam or School Sports Physical (less than one year old)
Copy of Medical Insurance Card (front and back)

Recruit Registration Fees - $50.00
$50 is the annual national registration for the Young Marines program.

Start Up Fees - $200.00
This is a one time fee to get started in the Young Marines program. This fee covers uniform, guidebook, and any other items that are provided to your youth. This does not cover the registration fee. It is in addition to (plan to pay a total of $250 to get started - we do discount for 2 or more youth being signed up at the same time).

Additional items provided by parents (must have at first training):

Plain Black PT/Gym Shorts
Plain Black Crew Neck T-shirt
Plain Black Sweatpants
Plain Black Crew Neck Sweatshirt
White Socks
Black Crew Socks (will be needed after Recruit Training to be worn with uniform)
Water Bottle (with water at start of night)
Notebook
Writing Stick
Gym bag or Backpack to hold gear (best to have one designated for Young Marines only)

Become an Adult Volunteer.
Registered volunteers in the Young Marines are adults age 18 and up who possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Every volunteer has been through a federal background check and verified through character references.

Begin the Application Process Now!
Let us know you are interested in joining our unit by clicking on the Join/Volunteer link below and tell us a little about yourself. Someone will contact you shortly to proceed with the application. If you have any questions, simply click on the Contact Unit link below.

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