ABOUT THE YOUNG MARINES

The Young Marines is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 youth education program for boys and girls ages 8 through high school. The program focuses on character building through a combination of self-discipline, teamwork and leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines is the official youth program of the U.S. Marine Corps and the focal point of the Marine Corps’ Youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts. The Greater Lake County Young Marines was formed in 2004.

ABOUT THE GREATER LAKE COUNTY YOUNG MARINES 

Our unit is supported by the local Marine Corps League Col. Justice M. Chambers Detachment. We currently meet one Saturday and consecutive Sunday a month from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Our drill location is Gunny’s Hall, 8720 Twinbrook Road, Mentor, OH 44060. Please see our Unit Calendar for specific dates.