Connecting educators with the future of the Marine Corps
Four times per year the 12th Marine Corps District sends approximately 80 high school and college educators, counselors and administrators to MCRD San Diego. Each visit lasts one week and participants also experience life on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Airs Station Miramar.
2023 Workshop Dates
Orange County & San Francisco: April 3 - 7
Sacramento & Los Angeles: May 15 - 19
Riverside & San Diego: June 26 - 30
Portland & Seattle: July 24 - 28
schedule
monday - travel day
Educators travel to San Diego, CA and are greeted by Marines to assist with their hotel check-in process. All are welcomed to participate in a Welcome Dinner.
Tuesday - Welcome aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
Educators are greeted at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego by our illustrious Drill Instructors and made to stand on the same historical yellow footprints every Marine has stood upon before entry into recruit training. Visitors will receive a welcome brief from the Chief of Staff, have the chance to participate in a physical fitness test and receive Marine Corps Arts training.
Wednesday - Visit to rifle ranges and marine corps base camp pendleton
Educators take a trip North to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton for Marksmanship training and get hands on experience with Marine Corps standard weaponry. They will also witness the emotionally charged Emblem Ceremony where recruits earn the right to finally be called a Marine.
Thursday - Visit to marine corps air station miramar
After a much needed nights rest, educators will visit Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to talk with Marines of all ages about their experience and get the opportunity to see Marine Corps Aviation up close. They will also have the opportunity to challenge their fears on the Rappel Tower.
Friday - Graduation Day
A culmination of 13 weeks of intense Marine Corps Recruit training. Educators will receive a warrior's breakfast with the Commanding General after witnessing a Morning Colors ceremony. The final event before heading home is at the time honored graduation ceremony.