Do anyone know about a miltary club for teens?

Question

I tried the Civil Air Patrol, but I must be 18 or over to apply. I am only 13.

1. Is miltary school the same as a miltary club?

2. Is a boy scout of america considered a miltary club for a teen?

I need to be in a miltary related club for my spring break. If you find a club like this, plz leave the URL.

Answer 1

Hello Nathan:

Look into the Young Marines at http://www.youngmarines.com/

or look for a Junior R.O.T.C. program in your school district or through your local military recruiter.

1. A military School is not a club. Students enrolled in the school are there for academics, and the discipline of the miltary life distracts them from unproductive activities. If you can afford the costs, it is well worth the time. Many graduates of military schools end up as C.E.O.'s of Fortune 500 companies, as well as high-ranking military officers and political leaders. These schools are also stepping stones to the service academies.

2. The B.S.A. is not a military organization. Some claim that it is a para-military organization because Scouts are organized into small groups, wear uniforms, have a hierarchical leadership, and practice drill and ceremonies. If this is the criterion for a paramilitary organization, McDonald's restaurants are one of the largest paramilitary organizations in the world. Boy Scouts elect their leaders, military organizations have leadership bestowed by an outside authority. Boy Scouts are volunteers, members are encouraged to participate, but can back out at any time. Military clubs emphasize discipline and prompt execution of commands. Every action of the member is prescribed, and while self-confidence, leadership and discipline is emphasized, individual thought is not developed.

Keep on Scoutin'

Answer 2

Most of the military service branches have organizations for teenagers. I'd call your local recruiter. They know just about everything.