After more than a year of planning and preparing, the first South American International Camp (CIMA) of CEC began on January 13, 2007.  Participants and volunteers came from Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay, while speakers came from various locations in South America, the United States, and Europe.  Running concurrent with CIMA was a conference for youth leaders and pastors in motivation of missions, in which there were even participants from Greece and Australia.  In total, there were over a 1,000 people participating in all areas of CIMA.

The days would start at 6:45 A.M with aerobic exercises, then personal devotions.   After a breakfast of coffee and sweet rolls or biscuits, everyone would gather in the main room each day to pray for a continent and ethnic groups. A plenary session would follow the time of intercession, where international speakers shared from God’s Word.

Lunch followed, then came  “free time” for those who wished to take a quick nap or read the free material given to them.   The afternoon sessions were filled with practical workshops, which included mimes, puppets, hip-hop, theater, music, illustrative painting, leadership, creative evangelism for children, and evangelizing through medical assistance. The participants were able to apply what they learned during an evening of evangelism in a popular plaza in Córdoba. Although it eventually poured rain, the ten busloads of campers and workers enjoyed sharing Jesus with those who were in the plaza.

The evening sessions began with special events according to the theme for the night. These were followed with messages given by special speakers. Only the evening of evangelism was held off site where the campers did the teaching.  Also, a concert was hosted each evening for those who wished to attend.

The last evening was the night of dedication, where attendees had the opportunity to dedicate their lives to missions.  Communion was served.

Booths were available for purchases of evangelism, instructional, and teaching materials or simply to buy another souvenir of CIMA.  Several ministries also had information booths. An Internet café was set up for people to stay in communication with families and a couple of kiosks provided snacks and few of the perhaps forgotten items for the participants.

Several busses left after the last plenary, taking weary attendees to their home countries.  Some people stayed up until 3:00 am talking and sharing addresses and phone numbers so they can stay in communication with their new friends.  The following morning, January 19, 245 young people and leaders set out for the practical application portion of the program. Three teams went to Mexico, Spain, and South Africa, while the other 23 were in outreaches in South America.