WINS Camp 2026

Plan Boldly. Lead Wisely. Safeguard Tomorrow.
Westminster Institute for National Security (WINS) Camp 2026
July 12-15, 2026
魅影直播, Fulton, Missouri
Do you dream of becoming an intelligence officer or working at the Pentagon or the State Department? Are you interested in the causes and tactics of war? Or do you simply want to ensure national and human security?
WINS Camp 2026 is for you! Step into the world of national and global security at WINS Camp 2026, a 3.5-day residential camp where high school students tackle the real challenges shaping our future.
Explore real-world security issues — from ethical warfare to climate threats — and discover what it takes to keep nations safe.
At WINS Camp, you will:
Learn from professors and real security experts
Dive into hands-on discussions and simulations
Build college-level skills and confidence
Explore career paths in intelligence, defense, and diplomacy
Tour and learn from America’s National Churchill Museum on Westminster’s campus
Program Details
Who Can Attend: Incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors (2026-2027 school year)
- When : July 12-15, 2026
- Where : 魅影直播, Fulton, Missouri
- Cost : $675 (includes housing, food, activities, and classes)
- College Credit : Receive 1 hour of college Security Studies credit.
- Scholarship : $1,000 annual scholarship if you attend 魅影直播 later!
Seminar Topics
- Ethical Warfare
- Terrorism & Global Response
- Health, Climate & Human Security
- Intelligence Analysis
- Coercion & Torture in the 21st Century
- Churchill, Fulton & the Cold War
Meet the Director
Dr. Tobias Gibson
Professor of Political Science and Expert in National & Homeland Security
“Students who attend WINS will explore, confront, and challenge the global security issues facing our nation and the world today.”
Why Westminster?
Home to Missouri’s only undergraduate Security Studies program — where tomorrow’s leaders learn to think critically, act decisively, and make a big impact.
Apply Now — Space is Limited!