In 1959 in Waterbury, Connecticut,
several former Marines formed an organization for boys that would mirror the
values of the Marine Corps. Their vision – to offer leadership training
and other life skills – formed the bedrock of the organization known today
as the Young Marines. Years later, the program is a highly respected youth
organization, for boys and girls ages eight through high school graduation,
that has grown to over 238 units. Our focus, though, has remained the same: to
strengthen 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 health, drug-free lifestyle. The core values -
leadership, teamwork, and discipline - are well understood and practiced by
all.
The Young Marines is a national non-profit 501c (3)
youth education and service program for boys and girls, aged eight through high
school graduation. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical
development of its members. The program focuses on teaching the values of leadership,
teamwork and self-discipline, so its members can live and promote a healthy,
drug-free lifestyle.
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.
