About Camp Thrive.




Team Thrive.

Fr. Steve Kim
Fr. Steve grew up in Palo Alto and entered seminary after high school. He studied at Santa Clara University and St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park.

Jefferson Dela Cruz
Jefferson was born in Stockton CA, the youngest of seven siblings. He graduated from Santa Clara University with a Master of Arts degree in Leadership Education.

Jenny Dela Cruz
Jenny has a Business Sustainability Management Certification from University of Colorado, Boulder and received her BS degree from RIT in Print Management.

Wendy Mantovani
Wendy was born in Southern California. She graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a BA in Political Science and Spanish and has a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.

Trisha Quilici
Trisha was born in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated with a BA in Sociology and certified in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Trisha has taught Religious Education and was involved in youth ministry for over 25 years. Her passion is teaching the Catholic Faith.

Mary Smith
Mary graduated from Santa Clara University with a BS in Computer Science. After a career in computer science, she transitioned to Early Childhood Education as the Director of Bright Days Preschool in Campbell.
Camp T.H.R.I.V.E.
Teamwork.
Holistic body part: Hand
Objective: Learn to work with others and build relationships
Activities: team building activities

Holistic.
Holistic body part: Halo
Objective: To understand they are loved by God
Activities: Mass, prayers

Reflection.
Holistic body part: Ear
Objective: Think about our actions, before and after
Activities: Meditation, journal writing exercises

Imagination.
Holistic body part: Head
Objective: Imagination is more important than knowledge
Activities: Project based activities

Virtuous.
Holistic body part: Feet
Objective: Learn theological virtues of faith, hope, and love
Activities: Develop good healthy habits

Empathy.
Holistic body part: Heart
Objective: To have compassion for others, the poor, and needy
Activities: empathy map, homeless experience
