National Youth Leadership Forum: 
National Security

NYLF National Security FAQs

• Is NYLF National Security - Diplomacy, Intelligence & Defense for me?

  If you are a high school student ready to build a path to success in college and a career in National Security, this program is for you.

  To attend NYLF National Security, you must be in grades 9-12 during the 2015-2016 school year for the 2016 fall sessions or during the 2016-2017 school year for the 2017 summer sessions. Many of our students are nominated by educators, leaders from youth organizations and participating institutions, but open enrollments are welcome from qualified high school students who want to make the most of this opportunity.

• What is included in tuition?

  Your tuition for NYLF National Security includes housing, onsite meals, supervisory personnel, program materials, all program activities, site visits, a Certificate of Completion and local transportation during the program.

  However, your transportation to and from home and Washington, DC is NOT included in tuition. While attending the program, you will only need money for offsite meals, souvenirs, snacks, and other incidentals.

• How will I be supervised?

  Your safety and well-being during the program is our highest priority. The program is structured so that you will reside in a safe, controlled environment. You will be closely supervised by professionally trained staff, including advisors who serve as educational facilitators and chaperones, security personnel, operations personnel and a program coordinator.

  For nearly 30 years, Envision has achieved a stellar record of safely and successfully enriching the lives of students, providing them with superb educational experiences and professional supervision. Other Envision safety measures include:

  • Greeting students at the designated airport upon their arrival and providing shuttle service directly to the program site, as well as providing shuttle service back to the airport on departure day.
  • Maintaining a student-to-staff ratio of 17-to-1, with a classroom ratio of 25-to-1.
  • Requiring all students to attend all activities.
  • Checking rooms nightly and ensuring that students remain in their rooms.
  • Having night monitors in place to support students who may become ill or who have an emergency during the night.
  • Equipping all staff members with two-way communication devices.
• Where will I stay?

  For the NYLF National Security program, you will reside at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center for the fall 2016 sessions or at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park for summer 2017 sessions.

• How many students share a room?

  Each room will house two to three students. You will have your own bed.

• What is the dress code for this program?

  You should plan to wear professional attire during most program events. Professional attire includes: suits, dresses, skirts, or slacks paired with a button-up shirt or blouse and a suit jacket. Skirts/dresses must fall at or below the knee. Gentlemen must wear a tie. There will be opportunities during the conference for you to wear relaxed professional attire or casual attire, including jeans.

  Comfortable dress shoes are essential (heels are not recommended). You will be walking a great deal throughout the program.

  Students who belong to organizations or attend military schools with an official professional military uniform may wear their uniforms during the program. Fatigues and casual uniform attire, however, will not be permitted at events requiring professional attire.

• What is the code of conduct for this program?

  You are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct. You also must abide by and uphold all conference rules. We expect you to conduct yourself as a mature and responsible leader who represents your school and community.

• Can I attend if I am a student with special needs?

  Yes. If you are a student with special needs or with disabilities, we encourage you to call our Office of Admissions for more information or to discuss your particular needs prior to enrolling in the program. We may be able to provide you with auxiliary aids and services to assist you.

• Do I need to make my own flight arrangements?

  Yes. Your tuition does not include transportation to and from Washington, D.C. We recommend that you make necessary flight arrangements only AFTER you receive confirmation that you are officially enrolled.

• What is the pre-conference assignment, FUEL?

  The first step of your leadership journey includes assessing your strengths and opportunities for growth. To aid in this assessment, you must complete a brief pre-program assignment entitled Feedback for Understanding Emerging Leaders (FUEL).

  The FUEL assignment will be available on your personal MyEnvisionExperience.com web page after you enroll. It simply requires that you choose five mentors – teachers, coaches, youth group leaders or other trusted adults – to complete a short survey about your leadership strengths. You also will complete a short self-assessment as part of the FUEL assignment.

  
  

• Can special dietary needs be met?

  We make every effort to meet the dietary needs of all our students, provided the request is submitted prior to the start of the conference.  When you complete the Student Information Form, you will have the opportunity to make special dietary requests.