Who are the Firebird Young Marines?
What is a Young Marine?
The Firebird Young Marines are an independent National community-based, youth education and service program for boys and girls from ages 8 through the completion of high school. The Firebird Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of today's youth. The Firebird Young Marines program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle for over 40 years.What do we do?
The Firebird 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 a healthy drug-free lifestyle. Upon joining, the youth undergo a demanding 26 hour orientation program spread out over several weeks. This orientation program is called "Boot Camp." The youth learn the general Young Marine subjects such as history, drill, physical fitness, customs and courtesies, and military rank structure. After graduation from "Boot Camp," Firebird Young Marines are eligible to start learning more new skills, earn rank and ribbons, wear the Firebird Young Marines uniform, and participate in Unit Activities.What are the Unit Activities?
- Community projects to honor Veterans
- Environmental Stewardship
- Hiking and camping
- Physical fitness activities and training
- Character building and life skills
- Community Service Participation in parades and community events
- Drug resistance education First aid and CPR
- Leadership training and practical application
What we are NOT
- We are NOT babysitters
- We DO NOT take the place of parent involvement in the Youth's lives
- We are NOT a recruiting force for the U.S. Armed Forces