Thrive Program Overview
Who We Are
Thrive is a registered 501c3 religious Non-Profit located in the North County San Diego area. We are a program designed to partner with homeschooling families offering dozens of opportunities to gather with like-minded families on and off campus. We are not a school. Thrive provides an after and in-between educational program as dozens of other opportunities to connect. With over 300 in person classes from more than 50 vendors to 450+ students ranging in ages from Kindergarten through 12th grades, Thrive is one of the largest, most dynamic homeschool partnerships in the country.
As an education ministry to the local homeschooling community (registered 501c3 Non-Profit) we exist to partner with parents as they equip students with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to help them discover and encourage their God-given gifts while sharing the unconditional love of God with them. We are a community and after/in-between education program. We are NOT a school. What makes our model unique is that it functions as a community “pop in” program that operates one-three days a week (additional off-day fieldtrips, dances, and more) while introducing families to over 300+ vendor classes offering programs to students ranging from K-12th grade. Thrive does not teach these classes, however, these classes are taught by exceptional vendor educators who are not only well qualified, but also have the GIFT of teaching.
God is doing something BIG with, and through, this homeschool educational support model and wants to bless the homeschooling community with exceptional community opportunities, before/in-between education safety and care, as well as, access to the highest quality, educational opportunities. They deserve it! We want to do our part in continuing to provide a platform of excellence for the many families in need of this service here in our local community.
This Thrive Video gives a quick glimpse into our Thrive community.
Mission and Vision
The Mission of Thrive is to partner with homeschool families to raise up the next generation of spiritually mature, excellently educated, and socially developed children for the purpose of fully expressing their unique God-given gifts and talents. Our Vision is to provide an atmosphere where students fall in love with learning and everyone involved truly THRIVES - the students, the families, the teachers, our staff, and the ministries we partner with.
Our Services
We offer services to promote community for our families that foster relationships. We do this by creating an environment that is safe, where students feel loved, and families are eager to be a part of! Thrive offers homeschool support, opportunities to serve, events, field trips, and of course access to the best educators in the country!
Special Events
Our program provides many special events throughout the year for our community creating unique experiences and memories for our families. One of our favorite events is our monthly chapels where we come together with students and families collectively to worship. Some other favorites include Friendsgiving, the Christmas Village, Mothers Day Market, Father/Daughter Dance, Spring Social, Mother/Son outing, a fall and spring musical theater production, and so much more! We have many events that are for the entire family as well as certain age groups in order to meet the needs of all of our members.
Educational Opportunities
Our unique model supports every kind of learning style. Every child learns and processes differently. THRIVE seeks to create an environment where dozens of options are available to each child, no matter what their learning style is. Vendors (educators) are conveniently located on the same property and offer a-la-carte core (math, english, history, science…) and enrichment (PE, Art, Ceramics, Musical Theater…) courses for every age ranging from K-12 which allow families to create their own “boutique” schedule - meeting their child’s individual needs.
Vendors
The classes our vendors provide are of the highest instructional quality. We not only recruit the most qualified and respected teachers, but those that are dynamic, passionate and have the gift of teaching. This is essential for a thriving, excellent education. Their courses are not only of the highest caliber, but also are fun and unique. Whether it be a core class like Algebra or an enrichment class like Skateboarding, your child will be educated by the best of the best, fostering a life-long love for learning.
Our Team
Administrative Team
The Thrive leadership team is dynamic and eager to continue answering the call to serve Thrive’s families and students with a spirit of enthusiasm and excellence, all while following God’s lead as the program rapidly expands and evolves. Our team, like our vendors consists of the most qualified, experienced members that also have a gift working with people and children. They have been vetted against dozens of applicants and are the best of the best.
Our staff consists of an:
Executive Director: Heather Dalton
Director of Operations, Communications and Events: Allison Mangiafico
Campus Director: Alee Bishop
Assistant Campus Directors: Heather Williams & Gregory Thornquest
Membership Coordinator: Alee Bishop
Volunteer Coordinator: Alee Bishop
Academic and Vendor Support Advisor: Laura DeSoto
K-2 Lunch Program Coordinator: Megan
Lunch Games Coordinator: Shawn
Parent Volunteers
As previously mentioned, our program relies heavily on the support of our parent volunteers who serve in a variety of capacities throughout the week. Without their incredible talents, time and efforts we would not exist. All of our volunteers are background checked. We’re grateful to have such an amazing and dedicated support network behind us every step of the way.
Want To Know More?
For more information, please sign up for a tour on our website by clicking HERE. During the tour you will hear from our Executive Director, Heather Dalton, have an opportunity for questions and answers and then tour the campus and classes.