Because CEF Omaha is the sponsor of this outreach, any CYIA East student is able to participate and it will count toward the 5DC club commitment made by CYIA students.

Our heart, though, is to reach the entire state of Nebraska. Students from other parts of the state are more than welcome to join this additional experience in this urban ministry environment in Omaha, but we do not want this to come at the cost of reaching children in your own communities. Because of this, if you would like to participate in the Blitz, you must speak with your chapter director to get their approval. If all 5DCs are staffed by CYIA students in your own area, the Blitz clubs may count against your four club commitment, but this is at the discretion of your local chapter director. 

CEF Omaha staff is not able to provide housing for additional students across the state. However, many students participating in the Blitz would love to host your student for the week. CEF Omaha can facilitate this process, but cannot be responsible for student lodging. 

The supper meal is provided for the students each day. Lunch may be provided. If your student desires to participate, then, they will need to provide their own breakfast and possibly a lunch for each day, Monday-Friday. 

The Blitz clubs are run Monday-Thursday with a final rally on Friday for all the clubs. Because they are in an urban environment unfamiliar to some CYIA students, additional training is given throughout the week.

The Blitz is open to any age of student as long as they have attended CYIA.

Every CYIA student commits to completing at least four (4) 5DCs during the summer. This is the minimum commitment for this program as well.

However, as a paid summer missionary participant, you are welcome to be involved in as many clubs as the Lord allows. Each one will be compensated in the same way.

Each 5DC is counted as 10 total hours. The club itself is designed to run 90 minutes (1 1/2 hours). You are also expected to be at club at least 15 minutes early and to remain for a post-club evaluation that typically runs at least 15 minutes. This makes 2 hours per day, 10 hours per week (2hrs x 5days). 2 hours per day, per club, is the maximum amount of time, even if the club interactions go longer.

By law, funds given by donors cannot be allocated to specific individuals. All funds are donated to a pool of support. Some students will raise more than their needed amount. Some students will raise less. We believe the Lord is in this process and has always provided enough support for the students participating.

Funds received by your supporters, though, are tracked to your account. If there is a shortfall following the summer, we would ask that you prayerfully consider telling your supporters this in your follow-up thank-you letter. The Lord may use this to provide the needed funds. Our model is to “Ask God. Tell His People.”

We are required to follow the guidelines of the state of Nebraska for this program. The state has set 14 years old as the minimum age required for this kind of activity.

Your support team are 10 individuals you know who may wish to support your summer training experience and the 5DCs you will be leading.

These individuals will need to read your information, pray about supporting you financially, and send their support before the CYIA payment deadline, which is May 18.

All funds received before May 15, 2023 will be credited to your account, up to the full cost of CYIA.

Your account will receive $100.00 for participating in this program, regardless of what is received through your support team. It is our prayer the Lord will provide these funds for each student through this process, though.

This is a first for CEF Nebraska to run these programs at the same time. Both are ways of helping to defray basic costs for CYIA and the costs of summer ministry. Because of this, we are limiting enrollment to one program or the other. This may change in 2024. If you have any questions, please direct them to Ryan Folken.

If an individual student raises more than the actual cost of CYIA through their letters, these funds will provide flexibility to allow us to reduce the cost of CYIA in future years or likely may be used to support other students to attend CYIA that current year.

Because this is a simplified scholarship program, and requires no interaction with the state, all students accepted into CYIA are eligible for this program.

Yes! Who you send the letters to is up to you. We would ask, if possible, that you not send letters to the same individuals for each student. For example, if you have two students attending CYIA, send letters to 20 individuals rather than two letters to 10 individuals.

Yes. All funds must be received by May 18, 2023. There will be a $25.00 late fee applied following Thursday, May 18. All student applications must be received by Friday, May 12. If funds are not received by May 25, 2023, your CYIA registration will be removed.

In order to do evaluation group assignments, cabin assignments, and order food and other curriculum supplies for CYIA we need to have an accurate number of students who are planning on attending the training. We also need to order CYIA t-shirts, print notebooks and arrange for activities. It is important for us to have the funds to purchase needed supplies for CYIA. The May 18, 2023 deadline for all student applications and CYIA fees to be submitted will help the CYIA leadership to accurately assess our needs for the training and be prepared for the students when they arrive.

YES! CYIA is different than most summer experiences in that it is a missionary training program. It is a training experience and outreach program many Christians want to support as it furthers the Gospel witness in their own area.  

OPTION #1 – FUNDRAISING: You are able to send out support letters to family, friends and your Church to help raise support for CYIA! We have a customizable template available for those who would like to send these out. Many Churches are excited to provide these funds to equip those in their body to share the Gospel and to receive the teacher training CYIA provides.

OPTION #2 – SCHOLARSHIPS: We do have a limited number of scholarships available. These are partial scholarships for families who are having financial difficulty in raising funds for CYIA.

Our desire is for every student who has a heart to share the Gospel and is willing to be trained at CYIA, to be able to come. Please reach out to your local chapter director or Ryan Folken if you would like more information about these opportunities.