Thank you for your interest in the 

Pikes Peak Young Marines!
(located in Colorado Springs, CO)

               

We offer a one-time free visit for Parents, Guardians & kids
Drill Schedule:  3 Saturdays a month from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
(Note: Free visits do not include Community Service events)
At PTEC (Power Tech) 2460 Waynoka Pl, Colorado Springs, CO 80915

Unit Calendar:  https://members.youngmarines.org/unit/pikespeak/calendar

Expectations, Guidelines, Cost, Recruit Training & becoming a Young Marine. 

To become a Young Marine, all youth members must complete Recruit Training. Recruit Training is designed to teach the recruits the basics of what it means to be a Young Marine. Recruits will learn:

• Teamwork, Leadership, and Discipline
• Close Order Drill (COD)
• Military Terms and Jargon
• Marine Corps Enlisted Rank Structure
• Uniform Care and Maintenance
• Physical Fitness
• Military Customs and Courtesies

Things you need to know before joining:

• Youth members must be at least 8 years old and have not completed high school.

You will also need the following information when filling out the online application at YoungMarines.org

• Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (for verification purposes only)
• Recent Physical Exam or School Sports Physical (less than one year old)
• Copy of Medical Insurance Card (front and back)

Recruit Registration Fees:

• Enrollment fee:  $200
• Includes the cost of gear and items needed for drills
• For a short duration, it will also include the cost of uniforms

Annual Registration Fees:

• The annual national registration fee $75 (September timeframe) 
• Young Marines from current year Recruit class will not have to pay re-registration fees until the second year of their enrollment.

Recruit Training:
Recruit training at Pikes Peak is completed in one weekend (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, usually in the summer).

Becoming an Adult Volunteer:
Adult Volunteers need to pass a National background check and provide character references. 
Adult Volunteers must be at least 18 and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. 

Begin the Application Process:
Let us know you're interested in joining our unit by clicking on the Join/Volunteer link below.
We will contact you to proceed with the application. If you have any questions, please send an email to PPYMUnit@gmail.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS

We participate in Parades, Marine Corps Ball, Military and Memorial Day events
Toys for Tots, Wreaths Across America, Flag Retirement, POW & MIA Ceremonies

         (with the following organizations):

       (1) Pikes Peak Detachment #29 Marine Corps League
       (2) Patriot Guard Riders of Colorado
       (3) Honor Flight of Southern Colorado
       (4) VFW 6461 (Fountain, CO)
       (5) American Legion, #39 (Manitou Springs)

Recruit Training is scheduled for February or March and August and is a 26 hour course (completed over a weekend).

The fee is used to purchase the following items for Drill, Training, Events, etc. 
 

                                                                                  YOUNG MARINES GUIDEBOOKS

                                     


CONTACT US (for more information)
     Email:  PPYMUnit@gmail.com 
    Phone:  719-433-5026 
                                                                  

• Do you wish to Join or Volunteer at our Unit?
• Click the Join/Volunteer button below to begin the application process

• Do you wish to contact our unit with a question or comment unrelated to Joining or Volunteering?
• Click the Contact Unit button below to fill out a contact unit form