Parent & Kids service trips (formerly "Fathers and Sons then Fathers and Kids) are designed for partial families when the whole family cannot make it. Our service, accommodations and activities are different than those on Family service trips. The vision of Spark of Hope Foundation is to deliver hope to the people of Baja California, Mexico through hands-on service from ordinary people. Our experience is that Hope is created on both sides of the border as we provide this service.

Day 1 (Sunday):  Cross border, attend church, unpack at dormitory, visit orphanage, fireside.
Days 2-4 (Mon-Wed): Wake to singing, scriptures and food. Work on service projects. Evening activities.
Day 4 (Wednesday): Finish projects and cross the border.

Day 0 (Wednesday): Cross border at 7:00 pm, unpack at dormitory
Days 1-3 (Thurs - Sat): Wake to singing, scriptures and food. Work on service projects. Evening activities.
Day 4 (Sunday): Cross the border and back in the USA approximately 11:30 am.

The dormitory “Chispa” has bunk beds with mattresses, toilets, showers, a kitchen, electricity and secure parking. Depending on family sizes and the number of families that come, each family will get a private room to use. We eat most of our meals in this building.

Breakfast: Beans, eggs, tortillas, quesadillas, and chilaquiles
Lunch: Burritos, Tacos, Tortas
Dinner: Enchiladas, Tacos, Tostadas, Chicken with beans and rice, Mole, etc.Snacks, water, gatorade are provided throughout the day and evening.

Framing, painting, sheetrock, mudding, roofing, plumbing, tiling, electrical, shovel work, …
You do not need any experience in doing these things.  We will train you on the job.

Dinner and performances from locals (dancing, singing, music), beach, night games, …

You are responsible for all costs of travel to and from Tijuana and while in Tijuana.
Special insurance for your vehicle is required and costs approx. $30/day.

We will cross the border together.  It is a fun experience that can last 30 minutes to 4 hours. People over 18 years old need a passport.  Those 18 and under need proof of citizenship (drivers license or a copy of a birth certificate). You can read more about this here.

Your trip donation is 100% tax deductible because we are a 501 c3 non-profit organization. Your donation will be used mostly for building materials.
In addition, it pays for food, Chispa building upkeep, entertainment and to help ongoing Spark of Hope Foundation programs.

If this service trip is cancelled more than 30 days prior to trip start, you will recieve a full refund of your donation. If this service trip is cancelled 30 days or less from trip start, you will receive the amount of money not yet spent by Spark of Hope Foundation in trip preparation proportional to your family size.