WHAT IS CIY MIX? - CIY MIX is a 4-day, middle school-only summer conference designed specifically for students who have completed 5th–7th grade (incoming 6th–8th graders this Fall). Hosted by Christ In Youth, MIX creates high-energy main sessions, engaging worship, team competitions, interactive games, and powerful small group conversations that help students take real steps toward Jesus. MIX is built to meet middle schoolers right where they are. This conference is all about helping them grow in their faith, build friendships, and have an absolute blast in the process.
WHO CAN ATTEND? – UCC students that will be incoming 6th–8th graders in the Fall (have completed 5th, 6th, or 7th grade) and their middle school friends!
WHEN IS CIY MIX? - July 6–10, 2026 (Monday–Friday). We will leave early Monday morning and return Friday morning. Exact departure and arrival times will be communicated closer to the trip.
WHERE IS CIY MIX? - John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. All main sessions, housing, meals, and activities take place on JBU’s campus.
WHERE ARE WE STAYING? - Students and Youth Coaches will stay in the dorms at John Brown University. Rooms are separated by gender, and Youth Coaches will be housed in the same dorms with students, but Youth Coaches stay in separate rooms.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? -
First 24-Hour Registration $450 (ends March 12th at 11:59 p.m.)
Early Bird Registration: $465 (before April 29 at 11:59 p.m.)
Regular Registration: $550 (after April 29 at 11:59 p.m.)
Monday, June 15th (at 11:59 p.m.) is our hard deadline. We will not be able to accept registrations after that date. This is CIY’s hard deadline for this event.
If the registration cost is an obstacle, please know we never want finances to keep a student from experiencing what God might do at MIX. We encourage you to fill out a SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION online for the event.
Additional spending money is optional for things like snacks during travel, offering, or conference merchandise.
WHAT FORMS DO I NEED?
UCC Medical Release Form - must be current within the last year; if current, you don’t need to turn in a new one.
CIY MIX CampDocs Form - must be completed online by a parent/guardian.
Both forms must be filled out by a parent/guardian so your student can attend CIY MIX.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING? - Clothing for 4 days, toiletries, towel, shower shoes, bedding (twin bed sheet or sleeping bag), pillow, Bible, journal or notebook, writing utensil, closed-toe shoes for recreation, and modest swimwear. One suitcase per student.
CIY MIX Packing List Here
CIY MIX Rules Here
CAN I WE BRING PHONES? - No. Middle School Students going with us on this trip will not need to bring their phones. All of our Youth Coaches and our Youth Pastor will have their phones on them at all times. We feel this helps keep students focused on Jesus and less distracted by apps, texting, social media, and the endless amount of distractions a phone can cause. If there is an extenuating circumstance, please email Andrew Jansen at andrew@university.church.
We can’t wait to head back to Siloam Springs and experience CIY MIX together!
QUESTIONS? E-mail Andrew Jansen at andrew@university.church
WHO CAN ATTEND? – UCC students that will be incoming 6th–8th graders in the Fall (have completed 5th, 6th, or 7th grade) and their middle school friends!
WHEN IS CIY MIX? - July 6–10, 2026 (Monday–Friday). We will leave early Monday morning and return Friday morning. Exact departure and arrival times will be communicated closer to the trip.
WHERE IS CIY MIX? - John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. All main sessions, housing, meals, and activities take place on JBU’s campus.
WHERE ARE WE STAYING? - Students and Youth Coaches will stay in the dorms at John Brown University. Rooms are separated by gender, and Youth Coaches will be housed in the same dorms with students, but Youth Coaches stay in separate rooms.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? -
First 24-Hour Registration $450 (ends March 12th at 11:59 p.m.)
Early Bird Registration: $465 (before April 29 at 11:59 p.m.)
Regular Registration: $550 (after April 29 at 11:59 p.m.)
Monday, June 15th (at 11:59 p.m.) is our hard deadline. We will not be able to accept registrations after that date. This is CIY’s hard deadline for this event.
If the registration cost is an obstacle, please know we never want finances to keep a student from experiencing what God might do at MIX. We encourage you to fill out a SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION online for the event.
Additional spending money is optional for things like snacks during travel, offering, or conference merchandise.
WHAT FORMS DO I NEED?
UCC Medical Release Form - must be current within the last year; if current, you don’t need to turn in a new one.
CIY MIX CampDocs Form - must be completed online by a parent/guardian.
Both forms must be filled out by a parent/guardian so your student can attend CIY MIX.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING? - Clothing for 4 days, toiletries, towel, shower shoes, bedding (twin bed sheet or sleeping bag), pillow, Bible, journal or notebook, writing utensil, closed-toe shoes for recreation, and modest swimwear. One suitcase per student.
CIY MIX Packing List Here
CIY MIX Rules Here
CAN I WE BRING PHONES? - No. Middle School Students going with us on this trip will not need to bring their phones. All of our Youth Coaches and our Youth Pastor will have their phones on them at all times. We feel this helps keep students focused on Jesus and less distracted by apps, texting, social media, and the endless amount of distractions a phone can cause. If there is an extenuating circumstance, please email Andrew Jansen at andrew@university.church.
We can’t wait to head back to Siloam Springs and experience CIY MIX together!
QUESTIONS? E-mail Andrew Jansen at andrew@university.church