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Lewis & Clark Young Marines
Description
General Description
Young Marine units are organized into local units located in nearly every every state in the United States. Each unit is an independent community-based programs lead by dedicated adult volunteers. Many of these volunteers are former, retired, active duty, or reserve Marines who believe passionately that the values they learned as Marines had a positive affect on them. They volunteer their time and make every effort to pass those positive values on to those under their charge before other destructive influences take root.
Upon joining a local Young Marine unit, the youth undergoes a demanding 26-hour orientation program, generally spread out over several weekly meetings. This orientation program is affectionately called "Boot Camp." The youth learn the general Young Marine subjects such as history, close order drill, physical fitness, customs and courtesies, and military rank structure.
After graduating from "Boot Camp", the Young Marine continues the character building process and begins a life-long pursuit as productive and contributing citizens in their community. During the summer months, Young Marines have the opportunity to attend Summer Programs of Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools (SPACES) offered by the National Headquarters.
Additional Information
Lewis and Clark Young Marines...A youth corps of discovery Young Marines of Portland Oregon and Vancouver Washington
