About
Marine Corps Child and Youth Programs includes youth fitness activities, youth recreation-based programming, and optional testing opportunities using Department of War protocols and guidance. Beginning in September 2026, the program will integrate the Presidential Fitness Test into existing programming, with installations preparing during summer 2026 for full integration during the 202627 program year.
Programs
- Presidential Fitness Test integration within Marine Corps Child and Youth Programs — children and teens · Beginning in September 2026; throughout summer 2026 installations will prepare for full integration during the 2026–2027 program year
- Youth fitness activities — children and teens
- Youth recreation-based programming — children and teens
- Optional testing opportunities using Department of War protocols and guidance — children and teens
At a glance
- Ages: 0–18 years old
- General schedule: Beginning in September 2026, Marine Corps Child and Youth Programs (CYP) will integrate the Presidential Fitness Test (PFT) into existing programming. Throughout summer 2026, installations will prepare for full integration during the 2026–2027 program year. Activities may include fitness events, recreation-based programming, and optional testing opportunities.
About the provider
The initiative is intended to support lifelong health, physical activity, youth resilience, participation, engagement, confidence, lifelong healthy habits, teamwork, and positive experiences for military-connected youth.
Last updated October 13, 2026.
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