Additional Must’s for the Encampment from Devil Pups, Inc.
- Male & Female encampment arrival uniforms are the same (Dark Blue jeans, plain white t-shirt, plain belt and running shoes)
- Girls must bring a one piece modest black/blue bathing suit
- Girls must bring their own feminine hygiene supplies
- No jewelry of any kind
- No electronics of any kind including cell phones, MP3 players, etc.
- Female Pups must arrive with hair in bun held back with gel, hair ties, bobby pins, to adhere to the grooming standards set forth by the instructors.
- Males- Will receive a military haircut
- No playing cards or other forms of entertainment
PLEASE NOTE THAT OTHER THAN AT GRADUATION, NO media is allowed on base prior to or at Ole Smokey. The base is very specific about picture and video taking while on base. Do not take photos other than at the graduation ceremony.
Devil Pups, Inc. has received a waiver for both graduations only. Those attending need only tell the Marines at the San Onofre Gate at Basilone Road off the 5 Freeway that they are there for the Devil Pups graduation and the name of the graduating Pup. They will also need to provide a driver’s license/VISA/Passport for each adult in the car plus proof of registration and proof of insurance to be allowed to enter. Our waiver is in the form of a Marine Sergeant who stands at the gate verifying each guest. **All those with a valid military ID are exempt from this requirement.
Devil Pups is a non-profit organization designed to help teens 14-17 from all backgrounds gain self-confidence and learn to take responsibility for their actions. People wonder “Why the name Devil Pups?” The term “Devil Dogs” was used by German soldiers to describe Marines fighting in World War I. The Marines who organized this youth citizenship program chose the term “Devil Pups” to describe the quality of teen who can complete this program.
