Christian Youth in Action
Next CYIA Event:
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.
Choose ONE to attend:
March 16 | 2pm-4pm | at Melrose Community Church
April 5 | 5pm-7pm |at Melrose Community Church
May 4 | 2pm-4pm | at Melrose Community Church
Bring a friend and you might win a prize!
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Following Events:
March 14 | CEF Dessert Fundraiser (you get money for helping serve or do childcare)
June 20-27 | CYIA
July 7-11 | Camp Good News
Aug 2-3 | End of Summer camp-out and BBQ
Aug 6-9 | Douglas County Fair booth
Training Camp 2025 Application
CYIA in Roseburg is June 20-27 at UVC
$50 deposit by card is required with application. If you are paying with other means, please contact with CEF office for a special link.
FAQ
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!
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.
Where is CYIA held?
This year we have the amazing pleasure to be hosted by Umpqua Valley Christian School in Dixonville (just East of Roseburg). We choose to do our CYIA training locally to better serve you, the students!
How much does CYIA cost?
Before February 15th, 2025: $150 (plus $25 your first year for required T-shirts)
After February 15th: $200 (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 17th), food, teaching kit, and training materials.
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.
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. This year it is May 17th, 2024 at Melrose Community Church 8:30am-5:30pm. If you are unavailable, there are options for a make up.
I’m ready! What are the steps to joining CYIA?
Pray about it then apply online (see below). Applications are due May 17th. 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.
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!
Past CYIA Events:
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