High School Mission Trip: Ensenada, Mexico — 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Cornerstone Students will be returning to Ensenada, Mexico with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) from June 16–23, 2026.
For years, this trip has been a cornerstone of our ministry—where students step away from the noise of daily life, encounter God deeply, and become the hands and feet of Jesus. Every student who goes is stretched, challenged, and changed.
What the Trip Looks Like
On Base
Students live together dorm-style at the YWAM Ensenada campus, just steps from the beach. Each morning begins with devotional time, worship, and training to help students grow in their faith. YWAM staff provide sessions on prayer, global missions, testimonies, and biblical justice issues like poverty and human trafficking. 
On Outreach
Afternoons are spent in the city and surrounding neighborhoods of Ensenada. Students will:
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Build homes through Homes of Hope, providing safe housing for families in need.
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Partner with local churches, orphanages, and soup kitchens to serve children and families.
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Spend time with people in rehabilitation centers and hear stories of transformation.
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Step into evangelism opportunities—sharing their faith and stories of God’s love.
In Community
Evenings bring team nights, worship, and reflection. Students process what they are experiencing and encourage one another as they grow. The week ends with a commissioning service, celebrating all God has done.
This is more than a trip—it’s a training ground for lifelong discipleship. Students return with deeper faith, broader vision, and lasting compassion. 
Trip Timeline — 2026
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Sunday, October 5, 2025 — Info Meeting @ the Livermore Student Center @ 2pm
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October — YOUTUBE Finance Meeting COMING SOON
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Sunday, November 16, 2025 — Online Sign-Ups Due + $100 Deposit
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Sunday, March 29, 2026 — 1st Payment Due (of 3)
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Sunday, April 12, 2026 — Last Day to Register / Last Day to Drop (chaperones included)
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Sunday, April 19, 2026 — Mandatory Team Training #1
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Sunday, May 3, 2026 — 2nd Payment Due (of 3)
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 — Proof of Passport Due
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Sunday, May 17, 2026 — Mandatory Team Training #2
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Friday, May 29, 2026 — Online YWAM Medical & Liability Waivers Due
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — Final Payment Due (3 of 3)
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Early June 2026 (TBD) — Purchase Travel Visa (2 weeks prior due to changing border protocols)
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Tuesday, June 16 – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — YWAM Ensenada Mexico Trip
Cost and Fundraising
The tentative cost for 2026 is $2,320 per student (based on a team of 30 building 3 homes).
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6% → Travel
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38% → Room & Board (7 days, 7 nights)
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56% → House Builds
We will walk alongside students and families with fundraising tools, coaching, and team opportunities. With about nine months to fundraise, the goal comes out to $258 per month. With effort, this is achievable.
Why We Go
Because Jesus calls us to love our neighbor. Because faith grows when it’s lived out. Because hope looks like a family receiving a home, a child being fed, a teen discovering their voice in worship, and a community hearing the good news of Jesus.
This trip is not only about what happens in Mexico—it’s about how God will transform our students to live as disciples here at home.
Want to See It?
Watch a highlight from a recent trip here:
2024 YWAM Ensenada Recap Video
Be sure to join us at our finace meeting on October 19th
Let us know if your coming by clicking here
Additional questions? Please feel free to email our Students Pastor Chelsie at