Progam

For the last three years, I have been involved with the Young Marines Program. The program is an excellent program for youths aged 8 to 18.

The program instills discipline and value in today's American youths. The

staff members teach the children about drug prevention and the effects of drugs on the

body. The children also learn drill, Military history, customs and

courtesies. Physical training like running, push-ups, sit-ups and the long

jump is also part of the curriculum.

Recently, the male staff took the young men of the unit to visit the

correctional facility to talk with the inmates. The boys were so shocked at

how small the cells were and the conditions the inmates had to live in.

They came home and talked with their parents about the outing. The boys

told them that they were not going to end up in there.

What our inner city youths need is to see first hand how their decisions can

determine their future. During the summer months the children have the

opportunity to attend some summer programs. Space Camp,

Civil War Camp and Revolutionary War Camp are some of their choices.

The children go away for a week to attend these