Christian Youth in Action

Training Camp 2027 Application

CYIA Summer Missionary Application COMING SOON!!!

COMING SOON!!! 2027 Roseburg Staff Application

$50 deposit by card is required with application. If you are paying with other means, please contact with CEF office for a special link.

Who can attend CYIA?

Christian teens who want to serve God. Students must be at least 13 and going into 8th grade through high school. Students, age 12, may apply to enter as a “Level Blue” to receive part of the training.

Is CYIA right for me?

There are three questions you can ask yourself to determine if CYIA is for you:
· Do you want to impact your community for Christ?
· Do you like working with other teens who love Christ?
· Do you want to do something with your summer that will make an eternal difference?
If so, then CYIA might be right for you!

What will I be learning to teach?

You will teach a 5-Day Club during the week of CYIA, and three more in your local community throughout the summer. You will also have opportunities to serve at other CEF programs during the summer and school year.

I missed the application deadline! Can I still apply?

Reach out to Mariah or Robin and ask for an extension, then fill out the application ASAP! director@cefumpqua.org

Where is CYIA held?

This year are hosted by Melrose Community Church. We choose to do our CYIA training locally to better serve you, the students!

How much does CYIA cost?

Before March 1st, 2027: $175 (plus $25 your first year for required T-shirts)

After March 1st: $199 (plus $25 your first year for required T-shirts). Fundraising options are available including the popcan drive, serving at the CEF Spring Fundraiser event, and working in the CEF office. This fee includes $50 registration fee due when application submitted (refundable until May 15th), food, teaching kit, and training materials.

I’m ready! What are the steps to joining CYIA?

Pray about it then apply online (see below). Applications are due May 9th. Once your application is complete, Mariah will reach out to you to schedule your interview. This will be a time for us to make sure you are ready to take on the challenge of CYIA and a time for you (and your parent(s)) to ask any questions you still have.

What is Pre-Training?

Because there is so much to learn and training week is only 7 days, we have a mandatory one day training prior to the camp. It will be one Saturday in May at Melrose Community Church. If you are unavailable, there are options for a make up.

CYIA Brochure

Umpqua CYIA Brochure 2027 by Director Cefumpqua

Upcoming Events

I want to help with the CYIA food

*Required, all others optional
**Not technically required, but pretty close

Do you want to do something with your summer that will make an eternal impact? Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) is a training camp for teens who want to learn to share the Gospel with Children in their communities. Work alongside other amazing teens while you learn what it takes to share your faith. See lives changed through you this summer!

Pssst. Want to see the song videos for this summer?

Past CYIA Events:

Aug 2-3 | End of Summer Celebration

There are two parts to this event:
Part one
5pm – Swimming at Kincaid house
7pm – Carpool to Melrose Community Church
7:30-11:59pm – Hang out, Games, Mario Kart Tournament, worship practice
Midnight – Split guys and girls areas, go to sleep or watch movie
8am – Make breakfast and eat with church
10:30am – lead worship and attend service

Part Two
1:30pm – BBQ with families! All CYIAers and their families are encouraged to attend

director@cefumpqua.org

Who: Students ages 11-20, (age 18+ with CEF background check can come as chaperones, we will have at least 2 male and 2 female chaperones)
When: January 17-19, 2025; Friday 3pm – Sunday 4PM
Where: Sunset Church 14986 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229
How: Driving up Friday after-school and driving home Sunday after church (possibly one vehicle coming back Saturday night) , transportation provided.
To bring: Sack dinner, money for lunch on Saturday and Sunday, sleeping bags (we will be sleeping at a church), personal items, your CYIA merch (if you would like to purchase, beanies are $10, pullover hoodies are $20, zip hoodies are $30)
Cost: Suggested $10 per student to cover food that we will be providing and gas
RSVP: Your parent must fill out this waiver by January 14th for you to have a seat in the van:

Worship and Prayer Night

Saturday, February 15 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Melrose Community Church in the chapel (front of the church)

Come prepare your hearts for the upcoming summer ministry season with a time of worship and prayer

If you would like to participate in leading the worship, please let Mariah know. There will also be a time for everyone to participate with their instruments, so if you play an instrument, please bring it! Music provided.

CYIA students past, present, future, or potential welcome to attend

Text or Email Mariah (458) 221-3323 or director@cefumpqua.org

Who doesn’t love free pizza? No teen I’ve ever met! This is a great opportunity to learn what this Christian Youth In Action thing is all about and get some free food at the same time.

May 4 | 2pm-4pm | at Melrose Community Church

Bring a friend and you might win a prize!
https://www.facebook.com/events/536810372759368/

Attending is NOT a commitment. Come learn more and bring your parent!

We have a booth at Blocktober Fest this Saturday and we need your help! We are going to be handing out balloons and packets with tracts/info about CEF/candy. We would love to have a few of you on each of the 3 shifts:

11am-1:30pm
1:30-4:00pm
4-6pm

Clothing: Wear something CYIA or CEF. It could be sunny or cloudy, but probably will want a hoodie for parts of the day.

Food: Bring snacks and a lunch (if working a lunchtime shift). There are food trucks, but probably long lines and not cheap food. Also, you will need to stay at the booth during your shift.

Parking: You can park wherever, they are not enforcing meters or time limits. There is a parking lot by the Greyhound station too

Mission Connexion Trip 2027

Who: students ages 11-20, (age 18+ with CEF background check can come as chaperones, we will have at least 2 male and 2 female chaperones)
When: January 15-17, 2027; Friday 3pm – Sunday 4PM
Where: Sunset Church 14986 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229
How: Driving up Friday after-school and driving home Sunday after church, transportation provided.

To bring: Sack dinner, money for lunch on Saturday and Sunday, sleeping bags (we will be sleeping at a church), personal items, your CYIA merch (if you would like to purchase, beanies/caps are $10, pullover hoodies are $20, zip hoodies are $30)
Cost: Suggested $15 per student to cover food that we will be providing and gas
RSVP: Your parent must fill out this waiver by January 13th for you to have a seat in the van: https://ceforegon.breezechms.com/form/cd3c8d