Adventure, Leadership, & Teamwork for Ages 8–18
Lone Star Young Marines develops youth into confident, capable leaders through discipline, teamwork, physical fitness, and community service — in a supportive environment that promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Lone Star Young Marines is not a drop-off activity. Youth are held to high standards, given real responsibility, and expected to lead. Our program builds confidence, discipline, and accountability in a structured environment.
This program is a great fit for youth who:
Poolee Training is an optional head start where youth learn the basics before Recruit Training begins. Poolees train with the unit to build confidence in drill, fitness, and expectations.
Poolees officially become Recruits on Intake Day. Recruit Training progress begins after that.
Recruit Training is the official required training cycle for all new members. Recruits learn discipline, teamwork, close order drill, physical fitness, and program knowledge while working toward graduation.
Recruit Training requirements begin after Intake Day.
After graduation, Young Marines continue training year-round through drills, activities, and service events. Youth work toward rank advancement, awards, and leadership billets while building confidence and responsibility.
Lone Star Young Marines is not currently accepting new recruits. Our next recruit cycle is planned for 2027.
Families are still welcome to submit their interest now. Interest submissions will remain in our system, and we will follow up when recruiting reopens.
We publish a written payment schedule when a recruit cycle is announced so families can plan.