June - June 2020
June - June 2020
July - July 2020
July - July 2020
Pescadero Baja Mexico
23.3593689, -110.1605001
Overview
Seventeen years ago, a retired NFL player built a world-class skatepark on the Baja Peninsula in Pescadero. He wanted it to be a ray of light in a dark community. But the skatepark has since gone fairly dormant. And to make matters worse, in the fall of 2014, it was hit hard by Hurricane Odile. While the skate bowl itself is still quite functional, a lot of the amenities were damaged. You can be part of repairing and revitalizing this park, and helping us move it toward its original intent. Our vision, coordinated with locals, is to see this park become a place of restoration and recreation for the youth in the community of Pescadero. (Skaters are welcome and can use the park, but it’s not required!)
When you serve in Baja with Group International Mission Trips, you’ll have the chance to serve alongside a group of people who are doing relief work due to the aftermath of hurricane Odile, which left a trail of destruction in the Baja area September of 2014. This global experience will grow your faith and expand your understanding of a different culture from your own.
Lodging
Details coming soon...
How You’ll Serve
Here are examples of the types of projects you might be involved with:
- Cleaning/clearing debris left from the hurricane
- Helping locals rebuild palapas and other structures
- Painting a house in the community for a needy resident
- Doing a VBS or kids program at the park in the evening
- Planting trees and plants to beautify the skate park
Our Partners
Seventeen years ago, a retired NFL player built a world-class skatepark on the Baja Peninsula in Pescadero. He wanted it to be a ray of light in a dark community.
But the skatepark has since gone fairly dormant. And to make matters worse, in the fall of 2014, it was hit hard by Hurricane Odile. While the skate bowl itself is still quite functional, a lot of the amenities were damaged.
You can be part of repairing and revitalizing this park, and helping us move it toward its original intent. Our vision, coordinated with locals, is to see this park become a place of restoration and recreation for the youth in the community of Pescadero. (Skaters are welcome and can use the park, but it’s not required!)
Dates and Pricing
| Date | Availability | Age | Price (per person) | Register |
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Families/Adult Groups (All Ages) | $799 | Register |
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Families/Adult Groups (All Ages) | $799 | Register |
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Families/Adult Groups (All Ages) | $799 | Register |
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Families/Adult Groups (All Ages) | $799 | Register |
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Families/Adult Groups (All Ages) | $799 | Register |
| - | AvailableCall for Availability |
Families/Adult Groups (All Ages) | $799 | Register |
Schedule
Sample Itinerary
Saturday – Arrive at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD); transport to lodging facility in Pescadero
Sunday – Attend local church/free afternoon at the beach
Monday-Friday – Work projects 8-1:30, then lunch; afternoon/evening will be beach time/VBS/kids activities; evening devotions and God Sightings
Saturday – Depart for SJD airport; fly home
Need to Know
- A passport is required to travel to Mexico.
- Be up to date on all standard vaccines, such as Tetanus, Mumps, Measles, and Rubella. Hepatitis A vaccine is also recommended. Be sure to bring bug spray (at least 25% DEET) as there are mosquito-borne illnesses present in Baja, including Dengue Fever, Chikungunya, and the Zika virus.
- Fly into the Los Cabos Airport (SJD). During low season (summer), average flight cost is $400; during high season (February and March), average flight cost is $600.
- Lodging is in open-air bungalows at a Surf Camp nearby the Skate park at which you will be serving.
- Currency is the peso, but American dollars are widely accepted pretty much everywhere.
- Electricity is the same as the U.S., and a converter or adapter is not needed to plug electronics into the wall.
- Spanish is the primary language, however, other indigenous languages are also spoken.
FAQs
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Who can participate?
Our international trips are family-friendly, so, in most cases, kids can serve along with adults. We require 1 adult (18 years or older) for every 5 youth (17 years or younger). Contact Robin at 970-800-4000 for more location-specific age requirements.
How do I book my international mission trip?
Contact our expert international mission trip advisor, Robin, at 970-800-4000.
Is airfare from North America included in the international mission trip price?
Prices do not include airfare from North America. However, in Peru, our price includes the airfare from Lima to Pucallpa and Cusco.
What is your policy on deposits, payments, and cancellations?
To reserve space on a trip, a non-refundable $100/person deposit is due when you register. Final payment is due 60 days before departure. If you cancel your registration prior to the final payment due date, your deposit is non-refundable but any additional payments you have made up until that time are refundable. Once you have paid your final balance and are within 60 days of your trip, all money is non-refundable. If Group International Mission Trips makes the decision to cancel your trip due to inclement weather or political unrest, we will reschedule you to a different trip or refund your fees.
Are all meals included in the cost?
Most meals are covered as part of your registration, except for free days if you're serving in Alaska or Puerto Rico. Please see the detailed itinerary of your international trip for any exceptions.
What types of meals are served?
Most meals will be provided by our ministry partners, who have been carefully trained to prepare safe and nutritious meals for our teams. You will get a taste of local food on all of our trips, and some locations will include American food as well.
How strenuous are the activities and service?
While some mission trips are more physically strenuous than others, most international trips will include at least four 8-hour service days in hot and humid environments. Your group can work at the level of physical exertion with which they’re comfortable.
Are tips included in the cost?
Your international mission trip covers gratuities for meals in restaurants that are included for the week. Gratuities for porters or housekeeping staff if you stay in a hotel during your trip are at your discretion. Airport porters who help with your bags will expect to be tipped $1-$2, and if you participate in a guided tour or fun activity on your free day, you may want to consider tipping your hired guide.
Are the trips safe?
The safety of your group is a top priority for us, as we’re sure it is for you. In all the areas we serve, we take extra precautions to make sure you or your group is as safe as possible. Guided by our local, experienced ministry staff partners, we avoid situations that are inherently dangerous. We’re also proactive by choosing lodging facilities and transportation that are safe and reliable. Our International Mission Trip Advisor is glad to answer further safety questions.
Can you put together a custom trip for my group?
Probably. If you’re looking for a trip specially designed for your group, we may be able to accommodate that for you. We have several trips a year that we custom design for groups, at a date and location that fits their needs. Pricing and availability vary, but if you’re interested in a custom week, contact Robin at ralm@groupmissiontrips.com, or call 1-970-800-4000 for more information.
Payment Policy
Our payment policy is designed to give you the most flexibility when reserving your mission trip experience with Group Mission Trips.
- When you register for a trip, a $100 non-refundable deposit is due per person to reserve your space.
- Full payment balance is due and becomes non-refundable 60 days prior to the trip departure.
- Registration fees are in U.S. dollars and can be paid by check, money order, or credit card.
- For groups reserving more than 50% of a trip’s capacity, a $200 per person non-refundable deposit is required.
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