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San Diego Young Marines Parent/Recruit Orientation February 9, 2013

San Diego Young Marines Parent/Recruit Orientation February 9, 2013. OUR UNIT: SAN DIEGO YOUNG MARINES. OUR UNIT: SAN DIEGO YOUNG MARINES. BOOT CAMP. Recruit standard uniform. Recruit PT uniform. BOOT CAMP. Any youth wishing to join our unit must first complete recruit training.

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San Diego Young Marines Parent/Recruit Orientation February 9, 2013

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  1. San Diego Young MarinesParent/Recruit Orientation February 9, 2013

  2. OUR UNIT: SAN DIEGO YOUNG MARINES

  3. OUR UNIT: SAN DIEGO YOUNG MARINES

  4. BOOT CAMP Recruit standard uniform Recruit PT uniform

  5. BOOT CAMP Any youth wishing to join our unit must first complete recruit training. NOT U.S. Marine Corps boot camp! • Drill+customs, physical exercise, classroom instruction • Held over 9 consecutive Saturdays in Spring, 8am–2pm. • No more than 2 excused absences before being dropped from training • Most recruits who do not complete can try again the following Spring.

  6. RECRUIT UNIFORM AND GEAR Each recruit required to wear/have: • Blue jeans (regular not baggy or “skinny”), with belt • White T-shirt (labeled with recruit’s last name on front and back – duct tape OK) • White crew-length socks • Black athletic shorts • Running shoes (not “skate” shoes or “high-tops”) • Hydration: Camelback™, or canteen, or refillable water bottle • Haircut! (Male/female grooming rules will be explained on day 1) • Small backpack for gear, notebook, chow (packed lunch, no junk food), sunscreen.

  7. STRENGTHENING THE LIVES OF AMERICA’S YOUTH

  8. ABOUT US

  9. ABOUT THE YOUNG MARINES:What we are. Our Motto: “Strengthening the lives of America’s Youth” • Core values: Discipline, Leadership, Teamwork • A national youth education/service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through high school. • Promotes mental, moral, & physical development of its members, and a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. • (Young Marines is the focal point for the U.S. Marine Corps' Youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts.)

  10. ABOUT THE YOUNG MARINES:What we are not. • Babysitting/daycare program. • Recruiting /training program for the military. • “Scared Straight” program. • Correctional boot camp facility. • Licensed psychological/psychiatric counseling program.

  11. STAFF MEMBERS • Unit staff members (“Registered Adult Leaders”) and active-duty Marines are volunteers. • Registered Adults are screened, background-checked by National HQ. Male and female registered adults must be present when supervising both genders.

  12. BOOT CAMP

  13. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: RECRUIT TRAINING Recruitsheld accountable for attendance and readiness to train (correct gear, grooming, and studying between Saturdays). Parentshelp by ensuring that recruit: 1. gets good night’s sleep and eats healthy breakfast (avoid fatty foods) 2. arrives on time – allow +10 minutes for gate security checks. Have current license/registration/insurance with you. - Parents please leave promptly after drop-off! 3. is picked up on time (before 2pm) 4. Has time for studying and physical exercise between Saturdays.

  14. MEDICAL INFORMATION • For your child’s safety, you MUST tell us about ongoing or new medical issues. - All information kept confidential. • If your child needs medication during training, please tell our training officer. • Asthma inhalers/Epi pens must be brought to training if prescribed! • Some children have other special needs. Please discuss with staff in advance – we will try to work with you. • Unfortunately we cannot accept every child, as our staff are not trained to deal with all circumstances.

  15. MORE INFORMATION • http://www.sandiegoyoungmarines.org/bootcamp.html

  16. PAPERWORK AND FEES

  17. ENROLLMENT/APPLICATION • Enrollment package can be found on our website: www.sandiegoyoungmarines.org • Complete information is required, including the Physical Exam form. - A current “after-school sports physical” is acceptable. CVS and other pharmacies offer sports physicals without appointments.

  18. INITIAL FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE) Enrollment fee: $250.00 for first child in family, $225.00 per additional child Includes: • Uniform (blouse, trousers, cover, belt, unit patch, name tapes, boot bands, 1 green and 1 red YM T-shirt) • YM Basic Guidebook Does NOT include: • PT Gear: black shorts (no longer than mid-knee), white crew socks, athletic shoes. • Boots: (black lace-up “jungle” combat boots). At most military surplus stores, e.g. ask for “Young Marines” discount at: • Rosebud’s, 642 Hollister Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 • Stars & Stripes, 1198 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

  19. ANNUAL FEESRE-REGISTRATION: $60 PER YM National HQ requires re-registration for all YMs every September, along with new physical exam form (even if just graduated boot camp) • Some activities require additional cost, e.g. • Camping trips • USS Midway overnight • Leadership schools • Unit subsidizes some costs via fundraising. (Ask how you can help!)

  20. AFTER BOOT CAMP

  21. AFTER RECRUIT GRADUATION: WATCH YOUR YM GROW, LEARN, AND LEAD • Graduates become a Young Marine Private (YM/Pvt) • entitled to wear uniform and insignia • National Director Mike Kessler’s Challenge to new YMs: Earn promotion to Private First Class (YM/PFC) within 3 months by: • regular attendance • community service (within or outside Young Marines) • exemplifying core values: Discipline, Leadership, Teamwork • YMs can also earn ribbons for achievements in or outside the program, e.g. CPR/First Aid, academic, music, Drug Demand Reduction education, Veterans Appreciation, …. • Parents of graduated Young Marines welcome to observe, help staff with weekly activities, fundraising, etc. - To work directly with YMs, apply to be a Registered Adult volunteer!

  22. TIMELINESS • YMs, recruits held responsible for arriving on time before 0800. • Parents – use East Gate onto base. Allow +10 minutes for gate security checks. Have current license/registration/insurance with you. • Please pick up recruit ON-TIME before 1400 (2pm). Volunteer staff are not a day-care service! - Call us if you will be late due to unforeseen reasons (e.g. car trouble, family emergency). - Network with other parents in advance (today!) to carpool or provide backup rides. • Make sure Adjutant has up-to-date phone numbers. • - Keep cellphone on while your child is with us (in case of emergency; also some events finish early).

  23. COMMUNICATION • For excused absences: Send email to Adjutant in advance • For uniform/equipment requests: Print and complete request form on the www.sandiegoyoungmarines.org website. Give form and payment to Supply Officer. • We will email you and /or your child “SDYM Weekly Announcements”. Please read carefully – meeting locations, pick-up times, uniform requirements can change weekly. • Facebook: “San Diego Young Marines Official Page”

  24. More Information • www.sandiegoyoungmarines.org • Facebook: San Diego Young Marines Official Page • www.youngmarines.com

  25. QUESTIONS?

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