Young Marines

Young Marines is a national youth program for ages eight through high school graduation. It focuses on leadership, service, healthy living, and adventure. The program includes SPACES summer programs, encampments where Young Marines live, train, and work together as one unit, and schools such as Junior Leadership School, Senior Leadership School, Advanced Leadership School, and National Leadership Academy.

Programs

• Young Marines — ages eight through high school graduation · National youth program focused on leadership, service, healthy living, and adventure.
• SPACES (Summer Programs of Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools) — National summer programs that offer schools, encampments, adventures, and challenges.
• Junior Leadership School — A school in SPACES focused on developing leadership and teamwork skills through structured training.
• Senior Leadership School — A school in SPACES focused on developing leadership and teamwork skills through structured training.
• Advanced Leadership School — A school in SPACES focused on developing leadership and teamwork skills through structured training.
• National Leadership Academy — A school in SPACES focused on developing leadership and teamwork skills through structured training.
• Encampments — Large-scale gatherings where Young Marines live, train, and work together as one unit.
• Great American History Adventure — Listed as a past SPACES program.
• Space Camp — Listed as a past SPACES program.
• National Flight Academy — Listed as a past SPACES program.
• Drill and Ceremony School — Listed as a past SPACES program.
• Orienteering Encampments — Listed as a past SPACES program.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer is a time for adventure, growth, and leadership development in the Young Marines. Their National Summer Programs, known as SPACES, offer schools, encampments, adventures, and challenges.

About the provider

Service projects include honoring veterans, cleaning parks, and helping the community. Youth are encouraged to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

Youth are encouraged to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

Last updated October 27, 2026.