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CYIA 2026 Student Application

Application is due by May 15, 2026. Please send a $50 application fee as soon as possible after submitting this online application. Total cost of CYIA is $450. Go to cefmi.com, click on "donate". If paying with PayPal, total due is $465 to cover the 3% paypal fee. Balance is due no later than June 10, 2026 unless previous arrangements have been made CYIA 2026 is June 13 - 20 at The Springs Ministries in Gladwin, MI (about 2 hours north of Lansing, MI)

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Notice of Non-discrimination Policy

Child Evangelism Fellowship® admits students of any race, color, ethnic origin, and nationality to al privileges, programs, and activities available through our training programs.

My local CEF chapter/worker(Required)

Name (First, Last - as you want it on your certificate))(Required)

Gender(Required)

Female

Male

Name you want on your name tag(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

City, State, Zip(Required)

Whose email did you give?

My parent's email

My email

Name of Parent/Guardian(Required)

Address of Parent/Guardian if different then you gave above.(Required)

Phone Number of Parent/guardian(Required)

Email of Parent/guardian (if different from above)(Required)

Student T-Shirt Size (Adult Sizes)(Required)

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

CYIA Experience(Required)

First year at CYIA

2nd year at CYIA

3rd year at CYIA

4th or more year at CYIA

Please check CEF Ministry and training that you have participated in(Required)

5-Day Clubs

Good News Clubs

Fair Ministry

Teaching Children Effectively® 1

Teaching Children Effectively® 2

None

Personal Testimony

Please provide information regarding when and where you trust Christ as your Savior. Include at least one Bible verse that helps you know that you are truly saved. If you are a returning student, please share how the Lord has been working in your life over the past year.

Personal Testimony(Required)

Please write a brief summary of why you would like to attend Christian Youth In Action and how you plan to use the training you recieve.(Required)

Personal References

Please provide name and contact information for 1. Your pastor/youth pastor/spiritual leader and 2. a non-related adult friend. You must give them the link to the online reference form or give them a paper reference form. You can download paper reference forms for them (under "student downloads" tab) to use or direct them to this link to fill out the reference form online. (https://cyiami.com/cyia-reference-form/) REFERENCES ARE DUE BY MAY 30, 2026

Reference #1 (First and last Name, Phone, Email)(Required)

Reference #2 (First and last Name, Phone, Email)(Required)

Acknowledgement Statement

I understand that completion of CYIA training does not guarantee that I will be accepted for service this summer. I also understand that my attitude toward CYIA staff and fellow students does matter. I understand that while I am at The Springs Ministries for CYIA, I am under the authority of the Director of CYIA and all the staff. I understand that I am to follow the rules and guidelines that are outlined in the CYIA Student Guide.

Student Signature(Required)

Photo Release

Child Evangelism Fellowship® may, from time to time, document the activities of the ministry with photographs or videos. I hereby assign and grant to Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc., its subsidiaries and successors, and assign the unqualified right to the ownership, use and proceeds of all photographs or video of me or my minor child, without reservation or limitation, including use of photographs or video of me or my minor child for, but not limited to, advertising, educational and promotional purposes.

Agree to Photo Release(Required)

Yes, I agree to the Photo Release statement above

No, please do not use any photos of this student in any promotional material.

No, I do not want any pictures of this student taken.

Student Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Payment

There is a $14.00 fee in addition to the $450 CYIA fee for using paypal. Go to https://www.cefmi.com/giving/donations/ to pay with paypal. Or - Send your check to CEF of MI, CYIA, 4301 W. Mt. Hope Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917. If your church or CEF Chapter is paying or helping to pay for your CYIA fees, please let them know that payment is due by June 10, 2026.

Next Steps

Once your application is received, the CYIA Registrar will send you the medical form from The Springs Ministries that will need to be completed and returned by June 1.

Your Local CEF Director will connect with you for the following: CYIA Interview, CYIA Verse list, Bible Study Questions, Missionary Story Questions, have you sign the CEF Statement of Faith, and make sure you have completed the necessary paperwork for the CEF Child Protection Policy.

Medical Form

CYIA Springs Medical form

Please print download, fill in and email it to cyiacefmi4301@gmail.com

Activity Participation Form

Activity Participation Agreement for CEF 2026

Please download, print, and email to cyiacefmi4301@gmail.com

CEF Waiver for Minors at CYIA

Waiver for Minors at CYIA

Please download, print and email to cyiacefmi4301@gmail.com