Work projects
Light construction at an orphanage.
Mission trips to
Baja, Mexico Mission Trips
Cross the border from San Diego and spend a week with believers in one of the busiest border cities in the world.
- Length
- 7 days
- Ages
- 11+
- Group size
- 15+
- From
- $749
The story
Why Baja.
Tijuana sits just south of San Diego and is one of the busiest border cities in the world, home to more than 2.3 million people. Many of them came from across Latin America hoping to cross into the United States and are now building new lives in Mexico instead. Your team will partner with local believers there for a week of cross-cultural ministry, service, and friendship.
Much of your week centers on an orphanage. You will take on light construction projects on the property and run a VBS for the children who live there, which means your students will know those kids by name before the week is out. Depending on the season and what the local church needs, you may also run basketball, soccer, or baseball with neighborhood kids.
The rest of the week gets you out into the community with the church. You will make home visits, pray for believers, and share the Gospel; you will walk and pray through the church's neighborhood; and you will stop at police and fire stations or government offices to pray for staff, encourage them, and leave a treat. Schedules shift when circumstances change, and your Mission Leader will keep your group steady through it.
This is a good first international mission trip for a youth group. You fly into San Diego, ride vans across the border, and sleep in a dorm built for teams, with a basketball court, swings, and a small pool on site. Adventures in Missions has mobilized the church since 1989 and handles the planning and logistics so you can focus on your students and the people you came to serve.
Part of Central America Mission Trips
The work
What you'll do.
Community Service
Community outreach and evangelism
Home visits, prayer for believers, and sharing the Gospel alongside the local church.
Children's ministry
VBS for the children living at the orphanage.
Sports ministry
Basketball, soccer, and baseball, depending on location, church needs, and season.
Police, fire station, and government office visits
Prayer, encouragement, and a treat for the staff.
Prayer walks
Walk and pray through the community alongside a local church.
A typical week
Sample ministry schedule.
Mexico: Sample Ministry Schedule
| Time | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Nothing scheduled | Breakfast + Devotional | Breakfast + Devotional | Breakfast + Devotional | Breakfast + Devotional | Breakfast + Devotional | Breakfast + Devotional |
| AM Ministry | Nothing scheduled | Worship | Construction + Home Building | Construction + Home Building | Construction + Home Building | Construction + Home Building | Departure |
| 12:00 PM | Nothing scheduled | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Nothing scheduled |
| PM Ministry | Arrival | Prayer Walking + Sports Ministry | Community Outreach | Community Outreach | Community Outreach | Free Afternoon | Nothing scheduled |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Nothing scheduled |
| 7:00 to 8:00 PM | Orientation + Worship | Debrief + Worship | Debrief + Worship | Debrief + Worship | Debrief + Worship | Debrief + Worship | Nothing scheduled |
| 9:00 PM | Free Time | Free Time | Free Time | Free Time | Help w/clean All Church Picnic | Free Time | Nothing scheduled |
| 10:00 PM | Lights Out | Lights Out | Lights Out | Lights Out | Lights Out | Lights Out | Nothing scheduled |
Sample only. Your team's week may look different.
Programs
Who this trip is for.
Baja fits youth groups and adult teams of 15 or more, ages 11 and up. Every participant needs a valid passport for the border crossing. Groups under 15 should ask us about other options.
The details
Upcoming trips & cost.
2027 trips at a glance
- Group size
- Up to 40 people
- Trips available
- February to September
- Minimum age
- Ages 10+
7-day trip
$749per person
Starts Saturday, ends Friday.
| Location | Length | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 – Mar 12, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 19, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 26, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Mar 27, 2027 – Apr 2, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 9, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 16, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 23, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 30, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| May 1, 2027 – May 7, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| May 8, 2027 – May 14, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| May 15, 2027 – May 21, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
| May 22, 2027 – May 28, 202740 spots left | Mexico | 7 days | $749 | Request |
Logistics
Where you'll stay, eat, and get around.
Lodging
Your team will stay in a mission house designed to host up to 40 missionaries. The facility includes bathrooms with showers, a full kitchen, a basketball court, swings, and even a small pool for relaxation after ministry. Please note there is no air conditioning. If you tend to get hot easily, we recommend bringing a small personal fan for your comfort.
Meals
Staff provide all three meals each day. Breakfast is cereal, eggs, toast, and fruit; lunch is sandwiches, chips, cookies, and fruit; and dinner is Mexican food like tacos, enchiladas, rice, and beans.
Transportation
Your team will fly into Tijuana International Airport (officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Abelardo L. Rodríguez).
Van's will be provided for team transportation, but the team may need to provide drivers.
Travel tips: Trips run Saturday to Friday from March through August in 2027 and 2028. Check every passport well ahead of time, and download the site packet for the packing list.
Your site packet
Plan your trip.
Download the Baja, Mexico site packet
PDF, 3 pages, 8.7 MB
Who Has God Called Me to Serve?
Just south of San Diego lies Tijuana, one of the busiest border cities in the world. With more than 2.3 million residents, it has become home for thousands of immigrants from across Latin America who hoped to cross into the United States but now find themselves building new lives here.
Your team will partner with local believers who have cultivated deep relationships over many years. Through cross-cultural ministry, service projects, and friendship, you'll bring encouragement to people hungry for authentic community and a fresh encounter with Jesus.
What Should I Bring?
In addition to the packing list, do not forget your passport. You will not get very far without it!
Dress Code Policy
When you're serving in the field, you represent God, Adventures in Missions, and our local ministry partners. The way you dress communicates respect and helps keep the focus on Christ. Modesty is the standard for everything you pack. If you're unsure about an item, the safest choice is to leave it at home.
Here are some simple guidelines to help you prepare:
- Sleepwear: Bring modest pajamas. Shorts must be knee-length.
- Fit: Do not pack short, tight, or clingy clothing. This means no yoga pants or leggings.
- Shirts: Girls may wear sleeveless shirts or tank tops that are at least 2" wide at the shoulder. No spaghetti straps. Guys may not wear sleeveless shirts of any kind.
- Coverage: If raising your arms or bending down shows your stomach or lower back, don't bring it.
- Bottoms: Shorts must come to the top of the knee. Capris and loose joggers are also great options.
- Skirts & Dresses: Must be knee-length or longer.
- Swimwear: Girls must wear a modest one-piece swimsuit. Guys must wear swim trunks.
- Condition: Clothing should be clean and presentable. Stained or torn clothing is only acceptable for painting or heavy manual labor. While you don't need your best clothes, dressing neatly shows respect to the local community.
- Fly into
- Tijuana International Airport (officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Abelardo L. Rodríguez)
Ground transportation details are in "Where you'll stay, eat, and get around." above.
What not to pack
- Any item that supports a focus on appearance
- Any item that isolates people from participating with the rest of the group
- Anything you aren't willing to part with
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What Will I Do?
- Service projects
- Light Construction
- Community Outreach
- Children's Ministry
- Sports Ministry
- Prayer Walks
Fun Activities
- Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT)
- Morelos Park (Parque Morelos)
- Avenida Revolución & Pasaje Rodríguez
- Plaza Río & Zona Río Gastronomy
- Bullring by the Sea (Plaza Monumental)
- Playas de Tijuana Boardwalk & Friendship Park
Schedule
| Time | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | BREAKFAST + DEVOTIONAL | |
| AM Ministry | Worship | Construction + Home Building | Construction + Home Building | Construction + Home Building | Construction + Home Building | DEPARTURE | |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | ||
| PM Ministry | ARRIVAL | Prayer Walking + Sports Ministry | Community Outreach | Community Outreach | Community Outreach | Free Afternoon | |
| 6:00 PM | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | |
| 7:00 PM / 8:00 PM | ORIENTATION + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | DEBRIEF + WORSHIP | |
| 9:00 PM | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | FREE TIME | Help w/clean All Church Picnic | FREE TIME | |
| 10:00 PM | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT | LIGHTS OUT |
How we keep teams safe is covered in the "Safety." section above.
- AIM office, toll free: 800-881-2461
- AIM office, local: 770-983-1060
Peace of mind
Safety.
The safety of our participants is a priority for us. We have an internal Risk Management team and external Risk Management consultants. We monitor information from reporting agencies and rely on the knowledge of our ministry partners. Teams will follow both AIM safety protocols and location specific guidelines provided by our ministry hosts. Adventures In Missions (AIM) Mission Leaders are well-trained and experienced leaders. Their purpose is to plan, prepare, and direct your mission team. Your group leaders and chaperones are responsible for the safety and security of the participants under their care. AIM Mission Leaders will lead and advise the group leader on how they can best lead, care for, and protect the participants in accordance with their Mission Leader training, and cultural constraints for the location in which you are serving.
Your guide
Your Mission Leader.
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