The Wards 7 & 8 Young Marines are currently accepting applications!

 

 The Wards 7 & 8 Young Marines unit is a youth development and community service organization and they are looking for young men and women to participate in their exciting programs!

Programs currently being offered by the Young Marines include:

• Outdoor Recreation (Camping, Hiking, Boating & Seamanship, Archery and Marksmanship);
• Personal Fitness (Physical Training, Athletic Activities and Close Order Drill);
• Health & Wellness Training (First Aid & CPR, Land Safety & Survival, Water Safety & Survival, Drug & Gang Resistance, Firearms Safety and Boating Safety);
• Ceremonial Operations (Parades, Honor Guard, Drill Team and Drum & Bugle Corps);
• Special Operations (Community Emergency Response Team, Incident Management Team and Master-At-Arms); and
• Public Affairs (Website and Social Media, Still and Video Imagery, Public Speaking, Journalism and Special Events).

 Please note: The Young Marines DO NOT recruit youth into the military and they DO NOT teach combat skills.

Wards 7 & 8 Young Marines have fun while developing Leadership, Discipline, Teamwork and Community Service – the cornerstones of the program.

To apply for the Young Marines program, please complete an application. Applications are accepted year round and completed applications can be faxed to: (703) 997-7527.  

If you have any questions about the application or the enrollment process, please e-mail your name and phone number to: ucymdc@yahoo.org.