Beginning in March, all three of the volumes will be housed in the new Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, which is open from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily and centrally located in the heart of campus. Visitors are encouraged to contact Thomas More College Director of Campus Ministry to arrange for a personalized experience with the volumes, through which they can turn the pages and more closely examine them. Educational programs can be arranged for groups with advanced notice. Contact Bob Shearn, director of campus ministry at Thomas More College, at 859-344-3683.

For more information about The Saint John’s Bible, click here.

The College will be closed beginning on Monday, December 24, 2012 through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. We will re-open on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Merry Christmas from everyone at Thomas More College!

Today, Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Ky., celebrates the realization of a long-held dream to build a free-standing chapel with a Dedication Mass held at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel at 3 p.m. More than 300 students, staff, faculty, alumni and supporters of the College are expected to attend the ceremony, which will be performed by The Most Reverend Rogers J. Foys., D.D., bishop of the Diocese of Covington and chancellor of Thomas More College. Numerous students, staff, faculty, alumni and supporters of the College will participate in varied roles during the service.

Thomas More College President Sr. Margaret Stallmeyer, C.D.P., shared her enthusiasm for the project, “Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, located in the center of campus, gives testimony to the Catholic, intellectual tradition where faith and reason are intimately related.  This project has been made possible by the generous support of many who share our vision for providing a sacred space here within the heart of Thomas More College. It is my prayer that all who visit will find this a reflective space and a place of blessing.”

Bishop Foys offered his sentiments about the new chapel, “In years to come may all those who visit Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel remember those who have gone before them who have provided them with this wonderful house of the Lord.  It is truly a great gift to our Thomas More College community as well as for the community at large.”

The groundbreaking of the $4.2 million Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel began in August of 2012. The 8,500 square foot chapel seats more than 300 people. Measuring as high as 35 feet, the stained glass windows are a true focal point. A center window features Mary with her Divine Son (the source of wisdom) sitting upon her lap, illuminating the chosen patroness for the chapel and ushering in colorful light within the sanctuary. “In the conception and construction of the chapel, we’ve utilized the services of local architects, builders and artists to create a spiritual home that welcomes our students, alumni and friends to grow stronger in their faith while experiencing the beauty of this space,” Stallmeyer added.

Joseph Hayes, Robert Ehmet Hayes & Associates in Ft. Mitchell, Ky., was the lead architect on the chapel design, which was actually conceived in partnership with his late father, Robert Ehmet Hayes, in 2000. “Designing and administering construction of the chapel was a highlight for the firm, having been given the opportunity to create an experience that allows people to be inspired and grow, and to design a masonry building that will age gracefully and stand the test of time,” Hayes said. (Among some of the most recent projects completed by the firm are St. Charles Personal Care Center, St. Barbara Church, award-winning Thornwilde Elementary and phased construction at both Beechwood Schools and Woodfill Elementary.)

Klenco Construction managed the construction of Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel.  Klenco is located in Taylor Mill, Ky., and is led by President Chris Klensch and longtime Vice Presidents David Middendorf and Mark Baumann.  Jay Guenther provided day-to-day supervision on the site, managing a team of dedicated field employees.  “It has been a pleasure and an honor to have worked with the College, architect and engineering team members the past 14.5 months to bring such a symbolic structure to fruition on the campus of Thomas More College and to the Northern Kentucky Community,” Baumann said.

Sr. Emmanuel Pieper, St. Walburg Monastery in Covington, Ky., designed the stained glass windows in the chapel. She is a freelance artist and is regularly commissioned by individuals and businesses for her artwork.  She previously taught art at Villa Madonna Academy for 41 years. Pieper worked closely with stained glass artist David Duff, Classical Glass, in Cincinnati, whose team helped bring her designs to life.

The altar furniture was built and donated by Joseph R. Kohrs, a former member of the Thomas More College Board of Trustees and an alumnus of 1982.  He is president of Kohrs, Lonnemann and Heil Engineers in Ft. Thomas, Ky., and engineered the mechanical and electrical system for the chapel.  He builds furniture as a hobby, and decided to volunteer his time, materials and talent to the project. The wood used for the chapel furniture is cherry and came from Boone and Kenton Counties.  Landscaping of the chapel was provided by Reminiscent Herb Farm Nursery and Landscaping in Florence, Ky.

Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel includes a meditation chapel that is open 24 hours a day.  Mass is held Monday-Friday at Noon and Sundays at 8 p.m. with exception of holidays and College breaks.  For more information about Thomas More College, visit thomasmore.edu.

Artistic Statement
(Provided by architecture firm, Robert Ehmet Hayes & Associates)

As a campus focal point and a physical embodiment of the faith- based spiritual mission for Thomas More College, the Chapel design emphasizes both the vertical connection to God and the horizontal connection to the campus and community. Based upon radiating circles, like ripples in a pond, the design centers on the altar, representing Christ’s sacrifice and marking the spiritual heart of the campus. The radiating circles imply the impact of Christ outward into the community through the Thomas More students.  The ceiling soars to a high point over the altar with radiating seating focusing toward the altar. The Chapel was oriented for maximum north light to allow worshipers to be able to have a visual connection with the sky and surrounding landscape.  At the entrance to the Chapel, a bell tower faces the open lawn and calls upon the tradition of both churches and college campuses to mark an important place with the sound of bells, held high to transmit across the campus. At the peak of the bell tower, a 15-foot tall cross highlights the tower and identifies the Chapel as a place of worship.  The Chapel’s materials were chosen for warmth and longevity, using exposed brick and wood to relate to the Thomas More campus. With seating for 310, the Chapel provides an intimate setting for individual prayer and reflection, community worship, as well as weddings. The heating & cooling system incorporates an energy efficient geothermal system. An exterior amphitheater provides an informal gathering place for students and staff.  This Chapel will be the place to remember and celebrate the mission and ministry of Thomas More College.

About the main stained glass windows …

The Christian Life
This window is dominated by an angel with a large brazier of incense. In the Christian faith, incense is offered to God alone. Through the lower part of the window, flow the waters of baptism interspersed with the sign of the cross, symbols that establish our Christian dedication. In the Eucharist, symbolized by the grapes and wheat, the Christ-life begun at baptism is sustained in us and made fruitful in the Church and the world.

Mary, Seat of Wisdom
Mary as Seat of Wisdom is the chosen patroness for this chapel. In this titular window, Mary with her Divine Son, the source of wisdom, sits ready to dispense that grace to those who sincerely ask it of her. Other symbols from the Litany of the Blessed Virgin adorn the window: Star of the Sea of Life, Queen of Peace, Mystical Rose and Tower of Ivory.

Academic Learning
In this window, an angel holds aloft the flame of learning, the essence of the existence of this college, the reason for the dedication of its teaching staff and the hope of students in attendance here. The diamond-shaped symbols represent the major components of a liberal arts education — humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and the professions.

Sanctuary – Flames
Flames of fire have symbolized many things in the history of the arts: love, wisdom, learning, creativity and in the New Testament, the gifts of the Spirit. In the window above the altar, the series of flames invites the viewer to meditate on this symbol in his or her personal life: the flame of love, deep and true, the flame of learning, in life-changing light, and the flame of the Spirit enhancing the God-life in the soul. The symbol of flame speaks to all of us in varied ways.

Thomas More College President Sr. Margaret Stallmeyer met with the College’s board of trustees, faculty and staff Thursday morning, October 18, 2012 to inform them she will retire as president effective June 30, 2013. Stallmeyer has served as president of the Catholic diocesan college since June 1, 2004.  During the last eight years, the College has grown in the scope and scale of its academic offerings, including the addition of 10 new baccalaureate programs.  In addition, enrollment has increased by 20 percent since Stallmeyer became president.

Thomas More College Board Chair Jeanne-Marie Tapke , Ph.D., commented on Stallmeyer’s accomplishments as president. “From the beginning, her strong administrative skills moved the college to a level of financial stability in a short period.  She moved on to formulate her vision of how the College could serve the needs of our students as well as our growing community.  She has the unique ability to not only build relationships with influential community leaders and donors, but also with students who appreciate the welcoming environment she has created at Thomas More and who have been challenged to understand the complexity of a globalized world through her leadership. As board chair, I’ve embraced her mission to keep the quality, Catholic, liberal arts education at Thomas More available to all motivated students who seek it. We are all better and smarter for having worked with her.”

Thomas More College Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs Bradley A. Bielski elaborated on Stallmeyer’s vision for the College. “Academic program offerings at the baccalaureate level have increased by 42 percent, and the number of master’s degree programs has tripled under Sister Margaret’s guidance. Several of our newer programs, such as sports and entertainment marketing, healthcare management and forensic science, reflect Sister Margaret’s vision of being responsive to the changing higher education environment. Others, such as humanities, Spanish and art history, stress her firm belief in the value of the liberal arts. As a career educator who has constantly reminded the campus community of its roots as a teacher’s college, she championed two master’s programs for educators, the Master of Arts in Teaching program and a newly approved Master of Education degree.” Academically, Stallmeyer has also brought to fruition the College Gemini program, which has given several thousand students in both diocesan and public schools the opportunity to build college credit prior to admission.

“My years as president have been blessed in many ways, so this was not an easy decision” Stallmeyer explained. “It is one I have made after serious reflection and prayer during these last several months. Over the past years, I have been committed to creating stability, strengthening our Catholic identity and putting the College in front of the regional community.  Thomas More College is now positioned to meet the challenges facing private higher education in this 21st Century,” Stallmeyer explained.

Stallmeyer’s retirement comes on the heels of completion of the College’s current five-year strategic plan. Her over-riding goal in all has been to keep Thomas More affordable for students in the region through a variety of initiatives, including the guarantee of fixed tuition increases, the parochial promise and availability of access grants. Throughout her tenure, Thomas More College has completed construction of The Bank of Kentucky Field, Griffin Plaza, a new education center and lodge at the Biology Field Station and the soon-to-be completed Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel. In addition, renovations of various labs and the library and expansion of the Center for Adult and Professional Education have been accomplished. While the College’s value in facilities and offerings grew during her leadership, the long-term debt was reduced. In addition, the endowment has grown 33 percent despite the economic challenges of the recession.  In 2010, the College also accomplished a successful SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) 10-year re-accreditation. Bielski added, “The College and the community have greatly benefitted from Sister Margaret’s commitment to academic excellence while being responsive to the needs of the community.”

The Board of Trustees is expected to hire a search firm by the beginning of November to conduct an immediate search for Stallmeyer’s replacement.

Program made possible by grant from
John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee

Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Ky., announces its new Creative Writing Vision Program, supported by a grant from the John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee. A key component of the Creative Writing Vision Program is the addition of author and teacher Pauletta Hansel to the TMC faculty as the College’s first writer-in-residence, offering both on- and off-campus writing experiences for TMC students and the community-at-large. Hansel is a Kentucky-born writer whose most recent books of poetry include The Lives We Live in Houses (Wind Publications 2011) and What I Did There (Dos Madres Press 2011). She has led creative writing programs for Grailville in Loveland, Ohio, the Urban Appalachian Council and at schools and community settings regionally and beyond.

Thomas More College English Professor Sherry Cook Stanforth, PhD, founded and currently directs the Creative Writing Vision Program. Stanforth described the program’s mission as “fostering collaboration with local organizations and institutions to promote high impact experiences in the literary arts.”  The program also supports the College’s fast-growing creative writing major. According to Stanforth, opportunities like this help promote community spirit as well as individual growth. “The best creative writing education for undergraduates evolves from active literary involvement and community leadership,” she added.

Appalachian Writers Series 2012

Thomas More College launches the Creative Writing Vision Program with a collaboration involving Joseph Beth Booksellers/Crestview Hills, the Urban Appalachian Council and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to present an Appalachian Writers Series featuring Pauletta Hansel, Richard Hague, Frank X Walker and George Ella Lyon in 2012, and more programs in the works in 2013.  (Ohio programs are funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council.) The upcoming programs are open to the public and include:

Mon. Aug 27, 7 pm – Cincinnati –Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Main Library – Pauletta Hansel presents “Talking Poetry: A conversation and writing experience.”  For more information, contact: David Siders in the Popular Library Department at 513-369-6919 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org/programs.

Wed. Sept. 5, 7 pm – Crestview Hills, Ky.,- Joseph Beth Booksellers—Poetry reading and book signing by local author Pauletta Hansel. Hansel serves as the writer-in-residence at Thomas More College and leads community poetry workshops for the Urban Appalachian Council, Grailville, in Loveland, Ohio, and elsewhere.  She is the author of four collections of poetry, her most recent publications being The Lives We Live in Houses and What I Did There.  Contact (859) 912-7860 or visit www.josephbeth.com.

Wed, Sept. 12 – Oct. 4, 6:30-8 pm - Crestview Hills, Ky., - Thomas More College -Community of Creative Writers Workshop with Richard Hague and Pauletta Hansel, “Inviting the Muse.” Generate new material to later craft into finished pieces. (Note: Four-week Series on “Crafting the Work” begins Oct. 17.) For more information, visit www.thomasmore.edu/adult/furthermore.cfm or call 859-344-3304.

Mon. Sept. 24, 7 pm - Cincinnati – Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Main Library – “Our Beloved Community: Poetry, Story and Song about Over the Rhine,” written and performed by Richard Hague, Pauletta Hansel, Michael Henson and Desirae Hosley. Contact: David Siders in the Popular Library Department at 513-369-6919 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org/programs.

Wed. October 10, 7 pm – Crestview Hills, KY- Joseph Beth Booksellers—Poetry reading and book signing by award-winning author Richard Hague. Born and raised in Steubenville, Ohio, Hague delves reflectively into the social, cultural and economic tensions of Appalachian life.  His most recent works include Public Hearings (poems) and Learning How: Stories, Yarns and Tales. Contact (859) 912-7860 or visit www.josephbeth.com.

Mon. Nov. 12 , 7 pm – Crestview Hills, KY- Joseph Beth Booksellers—Poetry reading and book signing by Affrilachian poet Frank X Walker. The author of five poetry collections, Walker’s most recent works (Isaac Murphy: I Dedicate This Ride and When Winter Come: the Ascension of York) feature historically inspired narrative poetry.  Founder of the Affrilachian Poets and a 2005 recipient of the Lannan Literary Fellowship in Poetry, Walker is a professor of English at the University of Kentucky and the publisher and editor of PLUCK!, the Journal of Affrilachian Art & Culture.

Sun. Dec. 2 , 4 pm – Crestview Hills, KY- Joseph Beth Booksellers—Prolific author George Ella Lyon reads and signs from her newest books for children and young adults.. Lyon’s recent books include Holding on to Zoe, a novel for young adults, and a poetry collection, She Let Herself Go.  Contact (859) 912-7860 or visit www.josephbeth.com.

Mon. Dec. 3, 7 pm Cincinnati –Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Main Library – Poet, novelist, memoirist and children’s author George Ella Lyon presents “Talking Poetry: A conversation and writing experience. Contact David Siders in the Popular Library Department at 513-369-6919 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org/programs.

Second Wednesday Eat and Create Brownbag with Writer-In-Residence Pauletta Hansel

Hosted at Thomas More College, the “Eat and Create” series invites the community to join TMC staff, faculty and students 12:00-12:50 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month this fall semester in the Chancellor’s Room (located in the Administration Building) for some creative fun. Bring pen and paper and an open mind. For more information, contact 859-341-5800 or visit www.thomasmore.edu.

Wednesday, September 12:  Wisdom Story Circle: Share and hear our stories of wisdom from surprising sources.

Wednesday, October 10: So You Think You Can’t Write: Writing prompts to jumpstart anybody’s writing.

Wednesday, November 14: So You Think You CAN Write: We think you can too! Share your work in a non-competitive, open mic poetry and flash fiction/nonfiction reading.

Wednesday, December 12: Poetry Break: Find inspiration from poetry in the midst of exam week. No pressure. Show up for as much or little as you can.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTION OFFERED TO HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS

CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY., May 18, 2012 — Thomas More College is hosting Shakespeare Boot Camp, a week-long performance camp intensive for high school students. Students/campers work with Thomas More College faculty, guest teachers and theatre professionals to explore Shakespearean text and acting methods through workshops in character development, voice, movement and stage combat. Students develop an original performance drawn from favorite scenes and monologues. Students entering their junior or senior years of high school may earn college credit. Shakespeare Boot Camp runs June 4-8, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and June 9, 1- 9 p.m., with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Enrollment is limited. Camp fee is $135. For more details about the camp or the college credit option, contact Alana Ghent at Alana.ghent@thomasmore.edu or 859.380.9525. Click here to download the registration form.

Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Ky., will hold its 84th Commencement Exercises Sat., May 12, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in honor of approximately 350 graduates. The ceremony will be held in the Connor Convocation Center. The preceding Baccalaureate Mass will take place the same day at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption at 1140 Madison Avenue in Covington, Ky.

Kit Andrews, a news anchor for Local 12 WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, will deliver the commencement address. Andrews’ 31-year career with Local 12 is full of experience reporting valuable news and feature stories to audiences in Greater Cincinnati. Manager of Community Relations of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing in North America Helen M. Carroll will be presented an honorary doctorate degree. Other individuals receiving special recognition include Dr. Ray Hebert who will be presented the Outstanding Teacher Award and David Lloyd who will be presented the Outstanding Part-Time Teacher Award.

Thomas More College President Sr. Margaret Stallmeyer, C.D.P. and Dr. Bradley A Bielski, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College will oversee the commencement ceremony. Chancellor of Thomas More College and Bishop of the Diocese of Covington The Most Reverend Roger J. Foys, D.D. will offer the benediction. Chairperson of Thomas More College Board of Trustees Dr. Jeanne-Marie Tapke will offer congratulatory remarks. The Villa Madonna College Class of 1962 will be honored in recognition of its 50th anniversary.

For more information about Thomas More College, please call (859) 341-5800.

Gateway Community and Technical College and Thomas More College today announced a new educational partnership that will guarantee qualifying Gateway graduates automatic admission to Thomas More College and an enhanced financial aid package with a value of at least $10,000. Students earning an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at Gateway will be eligible for the new “Four is MORE Program.”

“The Four is MORE partnership reflects Gateway’s ongoing strategy to provide hiqh quality transfer education that prepares our students to pursue a bachelor’s degree if they so desire,” said Ed Hughes, Gateway president and CEO.

“The program benefits our students by providing a seamless transition into one of region’s premier four-year colleges,” Hughes added. “Equally important, students will be able to save very substantial sums of money on a four-year degree by completing their first two years at Gateway at our very affordable tuition rates and then having access to a very attractive financial aid package at Thomas More. We are delighted to be able to extend these benefits to our students.”

President of Thomas More College Sr. Margaret Stallmeyer, C.D.P., further explained, “There is a growing recognition in our region of the necessity of post-secondary education, and increasing the access to higher education is a primary goal of our partnership with Gateway. I believe the Four is More program addresses that in a most concrete manner by providing a smooth transition from a two-year degree to a four-year degree.”

Stallmeyer noted that the partnership is ideal for students who have begun a two-year degree and realize the potential that a four-year degree could offer. “Gateway students who want to go on to pursue their bachelor’s degree will find that our small class sizes and individualized attention offer them opportunities to fully explore their chosen fields. We’re proud to partner with Gateway on this valuable student benefit.”

The partnership guarantees Gateway associate degree graduates who enroll full time at Thomas More a minimum of $10,000 in scholarships and grants from Thomas More. Awards are based on a combination of financial need and grade point average.

Students with grade point averages of 3.0 and higher will be eligible for larger awards, up to $14,000 a year for three years.

Gateway and Thomas More College officials will formally sign the partnership agreement in a meeting Friday at 2 p.m. at the Thomas More College library on the campus at 333 Thomas More Parkway.

Gateway students interested in the Four is MORE Program should contact Mike Rosenberg, Gateway director of transfer services, by phone, 859-815-7681, or email,michael.rosenberg@kctcs.edu. People who wish to apply to Gateway to begin a transfer degree should contact the Admissions Office at 859-442-1134.

For more information about the Four is MORE program, click here.

Thomas More College will host its “Secret Adventure Camp,” an exploration in liberal arts for youth, July 16-20, 2012. In its second year, Secret Adventure Camp is a unique experience designed by TMC professors that offers students entering 4th-9th grades a glimpse of a liberal arts college curriculum. The week-long academic camp will be held 8:30 a.m. until noon daily.

Throughout the week, students will spend time engaging in English, mathematics, science, philosophy, music, art and more. Activities on the agenda include science experiments, storytelling, role playing, problem solving, dancing, broadcasting, musical interpretation, photography and writing. A comprehensive project for the week is to film activities and events, which will be compiled into a culminating video. The week will conclude with a brief presentation and brown bag lunch, where parents and friends can learn more about what the campers experienced.

The goal of Secret Adventure Camp is to encourage children to become creative problem solvers and to discover new talents that will help them succeed in their future academic and social pursuits. The cost is $150; however, if registered by June 15, the cost is reduced to $135. Space is limited.

For more information, visit thomasmore.edu/secretadventurecamp.

Thomas More Colleges announces its summer camp offerings, through which area youth are invited to enhance their skills and learn new ones in a fun, interactive environment.  As a community-focused institution, Thomas More College welcomes children each summer to see the College through their own eyes, whether that’s via a STEM educational camp at the Biology Field Station, an athletic camp on the courts and fields  in the theater at drama camp or at TMC’s newest addition, Sports and Recreation Camp, which focuses on both indoor and outdoor activities designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.

For more information about specific times and fees, visit thomasmore.edu/summercamps. The following is a listing of camps currently scheduled at Thomas More College this summer.

Youth Athletic Camps
Baseball - June 4-7 (9:00-3:00), July 9-12 (9:00-3:00); Ages 6-14 for both sessions
The cost is $110/player; however, if 5 or more players from the same team register, the cost is $80/player.
For more information, contact Jeff Hetzer at jeff.hetzer@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3532.

Girls’ Basketball - June 25-28 (9:00-3:00), July 16-19 (9:00-3:00); Ages 7-18 for both sessions
If registered before May 25, the cost is $90/player; if registered after May 25, the cost is $100/player.
For more information, contact Jeff Hans at jeff.hans@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3336.

Boys’ Basketball –
Juniors: June 18-21 (9:00-12:00), July 23-26; Ages 4-8 for both sessions
Seniors: June 18-21 (9:00-3:00), July 23-26; Ages 9-18 for both sessions
The cost for junior campers is $60/player; the cost for senior campers is $110/player.
For more information, contact Jeff Rogers at jeff.rogers@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3630.

Football - June 25-27 (9:00-3:00); Ages 6-13
If registered before June 1, the cost is $110/player; if registered after June 1, the cost is $135/player. If there are conflicts, players can pay a $45/day fee and only participate on the day(s) able.
For more information, contact Jim Hilvert at james.hilvert@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3516.

Soccer - July 16-19 (9:00-12:00); Ages 5-13
If registered before June 10, the cost is $70/player; if registered after June 10, the cost is $80/player.
For more information, contact Jeff Cummings at jeff.cummings@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-4053.

Softball - June 4-7 (9:00-3:00)
The cost is $90/player.
For more information, contact Lindsay Bramhall at lindsay.bramhall@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3628.

Volleyball – June 11-14 (9:00-3:00), July 9-12 (9:00-3:00); Ages 6-14 for both sessions
The cost is $90/player. Campers can opt for half-day camps at a rate of $45/player.
For More information, contact John Spinney at john.spinney@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3634.

NEW THIS YEAR …
Sports and Recreation Camp – June 11-14
This camp will focus on recreational sports, both indoors and outdoors. Sports and activities include badminton, walks through campus, sand volleyball, Frisbee golf, other games to play with friends or on your own, lessons on eating and healthier diet and more. This is designed to keep our youth active and working toward a healthy lifestyle. A basic overview of sports, such as soccer, basketball and volleyball will also be taught in a recreational manner. The camp will include daily awards and prizes. The cost is $60/player. For more information, contact Terry Connor at terry.connor@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3308.

Other Camps

TheatreWorks Drama Camp - June 11-15 (9:00-2:00 Monday through Thursday and 1:00-7:00 Friday)
TheatreWorks is a summer acting/musical theatre camp designed to allow kids ages 6-14 to explore the fun of theatre through pantomime, puppet/mask creation, improvisation, movement, script work, games and song and dance. The cost is $140/student. For more information, contact Jim Nelson at james.nelson@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3421.

High School Summer S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Institute - July 15-20 (overnight)
Work with faculty and students from Thomas More’s Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments, participate in hands-on field research projects, learn water-quality testing and chemical sampling techniques and MORE!
For more information, contact Chris Lorentz at chris.lorentz@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3373. Please note: Space is limited to only 40 qualified students who apply by May 4, 2012. For more information, visit http://www.thomasmore.edu/fieldstation/summer_camp.cfm.

Secret Adventure Camp - July 16-20
Secret Adventure Camp is a newly-created experience that offers students entering 4th-9th grades an exploration in the liberal arts. The week-long academic camp provides a creative curriculum taught by the College’s professors. Campers will explore a variety of disciplines, including English, Math, Science, Philosophy and Music. For more information, visitwww.thomasmore.edu/secretadventurecamp.