The second part/make-up test for Devil Pup PFT #1 will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Please arrive 9:45 a.m. If you could not attend the first PFT the prior Saturday, then you will need to attend this one to be eligible for candidacy. (There will be another PFT (#2) scheduled later which will be the second test that all candidates must complete. It will also have a make-up day to accommodate those who cannot make one or the other of the test days.)
The Saturday, April 28, test will also be held at the Washington County Sheriff's facility located at 750 S. 5400 West, Hurricane, UT.
The first of two or three fund raising car washes will be held on May 12. More about that later, but pencil it in on your calendar. At Saturday's PFT you will be given tickets to pre-sell for the May 12 car wash event.
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.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
2012 Devil Pup PFTs
Physical Fitness Tests for Devil Pup Candidates 2012:
[All successful Devil Pup candidates will complete a minimum of two Physical Fitness Tests.]
First PFT:
Date: 21 April (Saturday) 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. (Check-in time 9:45 a.m.)
Place: Washington County Sheriff's Office, 750 So. 5400 West, Hurricane, UT.
Note: As an accommodation to individuals unable to attend the test on 21 April, there will be a make-up test at the same location at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 28 April. These two tests comprise the first PFT test. You should attend at least one of the two.
Second PFT:
Date: TBA
Place: Washington County Sheriff's Office, 750 So. 5400 West, Hurricane, UT.
Time: TBA
Note: As an accommodation to individuals unable to attend this test, a make-up test will be scheduled. These two tests comprise the second PFT test. You should complete at least one of these tests.
Again, all candidates are required to complete two full PFT tests.
There will likely be car washes held after these PFTs. Times and place will be announced. Candidates competing for a place on the roster will have their qualification judged on participation in these fund-raising activities.
[All successful Devil Pup candidates will complete a minimum of two Physical Fitness Tests.]
First PFT:
Date: 21 April (Saturday) 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. (Check-in time 9:45 a.m.)
Place: Washington County Sheriff's Office, 750 So. 5400 West, Hurricane, UT.
Note: As an accommodation to individuals unable to attend the test on 21 April, there will be a make-up test at the same location at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 28 April. These two tests comprise the first PFT test. You should attend at least one of the two.
Second PFT:
Date: TBA
Place: Washington County Sheriff's Office, 750 So. 5400 West, Hurricane, UT.
Time: TBA
Note: As an accommodation to individuals unable to attend this test, a make-up test will be scheduled. These two tests comprise the second PFT test. You should complete at least one of these tests.
Again, all candidates are required to complete two full PFT tests.
There will likely be car washes held after these PFTs. Times and place will be announced. Candidates competing for a place on the roster will have their qualification judged on participation in these fund-raising activities.
2012 Devil Pup Information Meetings
Parent/Pup Candidate informational meetingsat the Washington County Libary in St. George:
Date: April 17, 2012
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Place: Library Meeting Rooms A&B, Basement of County Library, 88 S. 100 West, St. George.
Purpose: Have potential candidates and parents attend and have any questions about the Devil Pup program answered to their satisfaction.
As accommodation to parties unable to attend the meeting on Tuesday, April 17, there will be another meeting, same place, on Wednesday, April 18, from 6:30 to 7:45, for the purpose of answering questions. Individuals attending Tuesday meeting are not required at Wednesday meeting.
Date: April 17, 2012
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Place: Library Meeting Rooms A&B, Basement of County Library, 88 S. 100 West, St. George.
Purpose: Have potential candidates and parents attend and have any questions about the Devil Pup program answered to their satisfaction.
As accommodation to parties unable to attend the meeting on Tuesday, April 17, there will be another meeting, same place, on Wednesday, April 18, from 6:30 to 7:45, for the purpose of answering questions. Individuals attending Tuesday meeting are not required at Wednesday meeting.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Application Process
All SoUtah individuals wishing to be considered for the 10-day Devil Pup camp at Camp Pendleton, California this summer should go to the website www.devilpups.com and print out two forms from the Forms Menu on the left side. (1) Personal Information and (2) Selection Questionnaire. Complete these forms legibly (in ink) and forward them to Col. Toole at 1760 W. Amethyst Garden Circle, St. George, UT 84790.
Some further background: Devil Pups camp is held at Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton (on the coast midway between Los Angeles and San Diego). We are in the second increment, for which the dates are Thursday 19 July to noon Saturday 28 July inclusive. (We will actually leave at 2:00 - 3:00 a.m. on the 19th and arrive at Camp Pendleton by 9:00 a.m. Thursday.) Graduation ceremonies will be Saturday, July 28, at noon at Camp Pendleton. More details on that later.
There will be at least two parent meetings in the next two months, to be held in one of the basement meeting rooms at the St. George Library located at 88 W. 100 South in St. George. Watch for dates and times. You will meet the Mentors who will assist in getting pup candidates ready for camp and your questions can be asked and answered at that time.
There are over 40 candidates at this time who have signed up for the 6-7 slots available for Southern Utah. Experience shows that not everyone who signed up will show up. Physical fitness is crucial, so check out the requirements below and start training now. It will make the difference in (1) whether your scores show you want this challenging camp, and (2) whether you are sufficiently motivated.
The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) consists of four events. Maximum score to be earned in each event is 100 points. Scoring 100 in each event results in a maximum score of 400. The closer you come to 100 points in each event, the better will be your chance of being selected. The events and maximum scores are:
80 sit-ups in two minutes.
60 push-ups – no time limit.
20 pull-ups for males – no time limit; or female hang time of 24 seconds.
1 mile run – 6 minutes or less for males; 7 minutes or less for females.
During the summer leading up to camp in July, there will be various work projects. Your participation will show how much you desire to go to camp. There will be sponsored car washes and odd jobs, most of them lined up for you by mentors from the local detachment of the Marine Corps League who have every wish for you to succeed.
The cost of the program is $500 per Pup. Of that total, each successful Pup candidate will earn $100 toward his cost by performing odd jobs arranged by the mentors. The balance of the cost (i.e., $400) is raised by donations from individuals and organizations wishing to support the program.
Please note, in applying for a slot for camp, that your parent/parents must be agreeable to picking you up at Camp Pendleton immediately after the graduation ceremonies. There is no return transportation from Camp Pendleton.
For further questions, call Col. Toole or check out the older posts on this blog for prior years of Devil Pups camp.
Friday, March 9, 2012
2012 Devil Pups
Plans are in the works for the 2012 season of SoUtah Devil Pups. Camp this year is from July 19 to July 28, with graduation on July 28 at Camp Pendleton.
Get your application and paperwork on the www.devilpups.com website and get it to Col. Toole. 2012 pups will be required to earn $100 toward their camp fees, but they will have planned projects and "mentors" to help in that process.
There will be two mandatory PFTs (Physical Fitness Tests) again this year and three car washes are planned to help raise money for camp.
Calls are already coming in from interested candidates and our quota is smaller this year, so let us hear from you if you are interested in 2012 Devil Pup summer camp.
Get your application and paperwork on the www.devilpups.com website and get it to Col. Toole. 2012 pups will be required to earn $100 toward their camp fees, but they will have planned projects and "mentors" to help in that process.
There will be two mandatory PFTs (Physical Fitness Tests) again this year and three car washes are planned to help raise money for camp.
Calls are already coming in from interested candidates and our quota is smaller this year, so let us hear from you if you are interested in 2012 Devil Pup summer camp.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
News Release!
Welcome to One Tough Summer Camp!
Pictured here are six local residents who just completed a 10-day camping experience called Devil Pups. Devil Pups camp is held every summer at the Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton, California as part of their community outreach program. Devil Pup Cord Christensen earned one of six PFT awards for the 2nd increment of 300 Pups.
The program involves an annual ten-day youth citizenship program for youths aged 14 to 17 in Southern California. It was initially formed after a 1953 incident in which retired Marine Corps Colonel Duncan Shaw, Sr., learned that a group of teenagers burned an American flag at a Southern California high school. Aggravated by this activity and the attitudes among American youth it represented, Colonel Shaw and a group of retired Marine Corps Reserve Officers, now prominent Southern California businessmen, asked the Commandant of the Marine Corps to help with a community benefit project that would aid the development of character qualities in teenage boys and girls and enable them to become healthier and more successful young citizens.
The name “Devil Pups” was derived from actual Marines being called “Devil Dogs” by German troops in World War I. This program, created by retired Marines and held at Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base, was then named “Devil Pups” due to the age of the candidates.
Teens are given information about the program and if they are interested in attending camp, they must complete two physical fitness tests, complete an application about why they want to attend this camp, and pass a physical exam. Physical fitness tests include sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups and a one-mile run.
The local representative for the camp is Lt. Col. William C. Toole (USMCR, Ret.) and the selection process begins in January of each year for summer encampments held in July-August. For more information, contact Bill Toole at (435) 652-3998.
Shown L to R: Mariah Allred, Chris Nebeker, Garrett Allred, Garrett Hays, Mike Trostrud and Kelsy Simmons.
Pictured here are six local residents who just completed a 10-day camping experience called Devil Pups. Devil Pups camp is held every summer at the Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton, California as part of their community outreach program. Devil Pup Cord Christensen earned one of six PFT awards for the 2nd increment of 300 Pups.
The program involves an annual ten-day youth citizenship program for youths aged 14 to 17 in Southern California. It was initially formed after a 1953 incident in which retired Marine Corps Colonel Duncan Shaw, Sr., learned that a group of teenagers burned an American flag at a Southern California high school. Aggravated by this activity and the attitudes among American youth it represented, Colonel Shaw and a group of retired Marine Corps Reserve Officers, now prominent Southern California businessmen, asked the Commandant of the Marine Corps to help with a community benefit project that would aid the development of character qualities in teenage boys and girls and enable them to become healthier and more successful young citizens.
The name “Devil Pups” was derived from actual Marines being called “Devil Dogs” by German troops in World War I. This program, created by retired Marines and held at Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base, was then named “Devil Pups” due to the age of the candidates.
Teens are given information about the program and if they are interested in attending camp, they must complete two physical fitness tests, complete an application about why they want to attend this camp, and pass a physical exam. Physical fitness tests include sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups and a one-mile run.
The local representative for the camp is Lt. Col. William C. Toole (USMCR, Ret.) and the selection process begins in January of each year for summer encampments held in July-August. For more information, contact Bill Toole at (435) 652-3998.
Shown L to R: Mariah Allred, Chris Nebeker, Garrett Allred, Garrett Hays, Mike Trostrud and Kelsy Simmons.
Friday, August 12, 2011
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