Get involved
Give, host a club, volunteer, train, or pray. Every role matters, and there is one for you.
Give
Donations fund teaching materials, volunteer training, and the coordination needed to run clubs in schools and community centers across Chicagoland. Children attend for free.
GiveSponsor a camper or a teen
A gift of $400 sponsors one child for a full week at Camp Beechpoint. You can also sponsor a teen who needs financial help to attend CYIA.
Host a club
Host a Good News Club at your church or community center, a 5-Day Club in your backyard, or a Party Club. For 5-Day Club, contact us starting in April to book your week.
Volunteer
Teach at a Good News Club or help behind the scenes. Teaching Children Effectively is CEF's training course for anyone who wants to get better at reaching children with God's Word.
Teens: train with CYIA
Christian Youth In Action is an 11-day residential training program for teens ages 13 and up. After training, teens lead 5-Day Clubs across Chicago. CYIA 2027 runs June 15–25.
Pray
Pray for the children and the volunteers. The newsletter carries updates, stories, and prayer requests from CEF Chicago.
Work with us
Serve with CEF Chicago as a missionary on our team, or learn children's ministry alongside us as an intern.