Participants: Boys and girls, ages 11 - 17
Enrollment: 100
Program dates: Six-week session, June 25 to August 4, 2000
Headmaster: James F. Hanrahan, Jr.
Program Directors: Brian Oliver, Jay Thornton

here are four class periods from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Saturday. Students typically take three courses and one study hall. Courses include English I, II, and III; World Cultures; World History; U.S. History; Arithmetic; Pre-Algebra; Algebra I and II; Geometry; General Science; Physical Science; Biology; Chemistry; Spanish I and II; Computer Science; ESL Reading and Writing I and II; ESL Communications I and II; and SAT Preparation.

Enrollment

About 100 boys and girls entering grades 7-12 attend the six-week session. Students come from all over the United States and the world.

Daily Schedule

All students attend classes from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Saturday. From lunch until 8 p.m., the school transforms into a summer camp. After lunch, there is a structured activity period, during which campers play in an organized intramural program. This is followed by a period in which the boys and girls can choose their own recreation. Options include tennis, swimming, boating, basketball, and weightlifting. On rainy days, the indoor pool is available. After dinner, there is mail call, then free time until study hall begins at 8 p.m. At that time, all students return to their rooms for a 2-hour, teacher-supervised study period. At 10 p.m., lights go out.

Extra Opportunities & Activities

There are ten field trips over the six weeks. Every Wednesday, after lunch, campers go by bus to one of the nearby attractions, including museums, beaches and roller-skating arenas. On Sunday, there are full-day trips to Riverside and Lake Compounce amusement parks, Whale Watch, New England Revolution Soccer, and Ocean Beach Park . Also, there is a trip every Saturday night, usually to a movie theater.

Facilities

The summer program has the use of all facilities of Saint Thomas More School. For academic use, this includes three classroom buildings, science laboratories, a language laboratory, a computer room, and a library. For housing, the campers live two to a room, in three modern dormitories. Teachers live in both the boys' and girls' dorms to monitor and supervise their lives. For athletics, a full-size gymnasium includes a basketball court and a large twenty-station weight room equipped with Nautilus machines and free weights. The student recreation area includes pool and ping-pong tables, a canteen, and a TV room. The school's 90 acres include 4,000 feet of waterfront on Gardner Lake. The boathouse holds numerous canoes, sailboats, and rowboats for recreational use. Many campers enjoy the high-quality fishing in the lake, which is stocked with game fish. Other outdoor facilities include a running track, two soccer fields, two baseball fields, a lacrosse practice field, four outdoor tennis courts, and six outdoor basketball courts.

Staff

The staff is drawn from the regular school faculty. Every teacher has a minimum of a bachelor's degree; many have their master's. With a student-faculty ratio of 7:1, there is a great amount of close, personal attention for each student.

Medical Care

A nurse is a member of the staff and is available for regular office hours from Monday to Saturday. In addition, a second nurse is on call for health-related needs. The school physician is on call as needed. There is a local ambulance service 5 minutes away, and a modern hospital is 12 miles from the campus.

Students are expected to have had a recent physical examination and to have medical insurance.

Religious Life

Saint Thomas More School is Catholic in philosophy. All students attend mass once each week.

Costs

Tuition, room and board for the six-week 2000 session is $5,095.00 This cost also covers books, fees, laundry, and trips. Extra costs include travel to and from the camp and a weekly spending allowance of $10 to $15 per week.

Transportation

The campus is approximately midway between Boston and New York, about 10 miles north of New London and less than 10 minutes from Exit 80 of I-395 in Norwich. Students traveling from great distances can fly into Bradley (Hartford-Springfield) Airport, T.F. Green (Providence, RI) Airport, or JFK (NY) International Airport.

Arrangements for a driver service to pick up a camper at an airport, can be made through the school. The school can also arrange for campers to be escorted back to the airport for return flights at the end of the program.

Application Timetable

Applications are accepted until the session is full. To ensure the availability of courses, early application is advised. Interviews and campus tours can be arranged throughout the year. The application fee is $10. An admission decision will be made within one week of the school receiving the required forms and application.

For More Information Contact:

Mr. Todd Holt or Mr. Reginald Clark
Office of Admissions
Saint Thomas More School
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370

Tel: 860-823-3861
Fax: 860-823-3863