NYLF National Security
Future leaders in diplomacy, intelligence, and defense will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how governments monitor potential threats, prepare for crises, and plan for peace at the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): National Security.
Students will spend eight amazing days in Washington, D.C., putting them on the path to their future in the exciting fields of diplomacy, intelligence, and defense.
Make your world a safer place
- Interactive speaking events with experienced policy-makers, military officers, and veterans
- Participating in a true-to-life crisis simulation to put newly-acquired skills to the test
- Visiting various national security sites like the U.S. Naval Academy and the International Spy Museum
- Exploring various careers by meeting with representatives from universities, military academies, government agencies, and private companies
By attending NYLF National Security, students can earn college credit through our partnership with George Mason University.
2024 Locations, Dates & Tuition
Washington, DC
University of Maryland
- June 16-23
- June 26-July 3
- July 6-13
- July 16-23
- $4,195
What’s Included
On-site meals
University Accommodations
9:1 Overall Student-to-Staff Ratio
A Certificate of Completion
Program Highlights
Interactive Speaking Events
Gain valuable insight into current issues from experienced civilian policy-makers, military officers, members of the intelligence community, and veterans with the Wounded Warrior Project.
Crisis Simulation
In an engaging, real-world simulation, experience how the nation’s top policy-makers employ a crisis decision-making process using critical thinking, leadership, conflict resolution, and public speaking skills to tackle complex situations.
Site Visits
Discover the variety of Washington D.C.-area agencies, embassies, and military installations, and see the future in action at facilities like the U.S. Naval Academy, Arlington National Cemetery, and the International Spy Museum.
Career Exploration
Hear from cybersecurity experts on careers and opportunities in their field and meet with representatives from universities, military academies, and government agencies.
The Experience, Day by Day
Day 1
Welcome to the Fields of National Security and Foreign Affairs
Day 2
Our Nation’s Security
Day 3
Day of Exploration
Day 4
National Security in Action
Day 5
Day of Reflection and Remembrance
Day 6
Day of Intelligence
Day 7
Day of Defense
Day 8
Looking Forward
What some of our alumni are saying…
Every day, we were exposed to many opportunities to meet extraordinary individuals who were well-versed in their fields and wonderfully willing to indulge every question we asked.”
From the field trips to the phenomenal guest speakers, I loved it all. This experience educated me of the various career fields in national security and how to know which one is right for me. It truly was an honor to participate in all of the activities focused around national security.”
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