01/27/2026
⭐️⭐️ Its time for Sign Ups! ⭐️⭐️
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We have some big changes coming for the Seymour Young Marine in 2026!!!
First we are changing our drill days!!! We will no longer hold drill on Saturday mornings, we will now be meeting Sunday afternoons!! 🤩 we are hoping with this change, the kids that have to miss out because of sports will now have the opportunity to participate!!
Also, the next (and possibly biggest change of all!!) we are restructuring our recruit program!! No longer will you have to attend 13 weeks of classroom time!! We are packing it into a fun filled, fast paced learning weekend!! We are so excited to try out this new way of recruit training!!!
What is the Seymour Young Marines? 🇺🇸
The Seymour Young Marines is a youth leadership and character development program, for kids ages 8–18 (or through completion of high school).
⭐ The core values, we focus on teaching in the Young Marines:
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Self-Discipline
⭐ What We Do:
Our Young Marines stay active, challenged, and engaged through hands-on experiences, including:
• Weekend campouts
• Brown County hikes (using skills they’ve learned)
• Rock climbing & other adventure activities
• Color Guard events (local VFWs, community events, Indy Fuel hockey games, Colts full-field flag experience)
• Marksmanship training (firearm safety education followed by heavily supervised range practice)
• Close order drill (marching)
• Weekly physical training (PT)
• Leadership lessons & team-building games
…and much more!
⭐ What We Are NOT
❌ We are NOT a “scared straight” program.
✔️ We provide positive structure, mentorship, and direction in a supportive environment.
💰 Cost & Sessions
• Recruit Registration: $175
• Includes full uniform and all registration costs
• Payment time is flexible
• Scholarships may be available — don’t let cost stop you! Contact Unit Commander Shawn Riley to discuss options.
• After Recruit Training: $75 per session
• Two sessions each year:
• Spring: February – May
• Fall: August – November
🩺 Important Requirements
‼️ A physical/sports physical is required before the first drill
‼️ Bring the following to sign-ups:
• Child’s insurance card
• Birth certificate (for age verification only)
• Recent physical (if completed within the 365 days)
🗓 Spring 2026 Important Dates
📝 Recruit Sign-Ups
• Saturday, Feb 7: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Wednesday, Feb 11: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, Feb 21: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎯 Recruit Training Weekend (Must attend all days)
• Friday, Feb 27 - Half Day
• Saturday, Feb 28 - Full Day
• Sunday, March 1: - Full Day No
🕒 New Drill Schedule
📍 Sundays, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
(Moved from Saturdays to reduce conflicts)
📅 Spring Drill Dates
• March 8
• March 22
• March 29
• April 4 (Saturday): Brown County Family Pitch-In
• April 12
• April 19
• April 26
• May 3
• May 17
• May 31: Awards at end of drill
📍 Location
Most drills held at:
220 S Chestnut Street, Seymour, IN
(Recruit training location TBD)
📞 Questions?
Shawn Riley, Unit Commander
📱 812-344-7286
📧 [email protected]
