Come and join the fun of Camp Amicus in Calgary!
Camp Amicus Day Camp offers a unique day camp experience where children and teens (grade 3 – 9) with Learning Disabilities/ADHD can develop social skills while having fun and building friendships.
Come and join the fun of Camp Amicus in Calgary! Campers will participate in daily social skill programming, music, art, science, engineering, sports, and so many other amazing activities to have fun and build meaningful friendships. Staff provide opportunities for campers to grow in their own area of interest with our Choice programs and make social connections through our variety of Club programs! In addition, weekly field trips around the city add to the fun and expose our youth to new experiences.
Day Camp at Foothills Academy
Campers entering grades 3 - 9 will have opportunities to learn and practice age-appropriate social skills, peer relations & problem-solving. Mature, caring counsellors plan activities to ensure that campers build confidence and self-esteem while having a great time!
With only 24 campers and a 3:1 ratio of campers to counsellors, participants are able to get individualized attention.
Camp Goals:
The goals of Camp Amicus are to increase the campers’ self-esteem, learn social skills, have a ton of fun and make lasting friendships!
We implement social skills lessons throughout the course of the camp during explicit lesson periods and throughout the rest of the day with low ratio social coaching when the campers are engaging in regular camp activities. Real life situations provide opportunities for practice and reinforcement of the skills learned.
Intake Criteria:
Children entering grades 3 to 9 can attend Camp Amicus Day Camp. All campers must meet our Intake Criteria and complete the Intake Process prior to registering in camp.
2024 Schedule
| Day Camp | Grades | Dates | Dates Cancelled | Cost | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Camp 1 | 7 - 8 |
July 2 - 5 |
July 1st, Canada Day |
$900 | FULL: Registering to waitlist |
| Day Camp 2 | 3 - 4 |
July 15 - 19 |
- | $1,000 | Open |
| Day Camp 3 | 5 - 6 |
July 29 - Aug 2 |
August 5th, Holiday | $900 | FULL: Registering to waitlist |
| Day Camp 4 | 3 - 5 | Aug 12 - 16 | - | $500 | Open |
What will the campers be doing?
Based out of Foothills Academy in Calgary, Camp Amicus Day Camp takes place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday for a one-week or two-week period. The camp focuses on teaching and reinforcing social skills in a fun and safe environment.
Days are spent developing social skills with direct instruction in the morning and supporting this learning through real-world experiences on field trips and through choice programs, clubs and small trips to the garden in the afternoon. The two-week camp provides campers lots of opportunities to practice the social skills they learn. With a variety of activities offered throughout the day, there is something for every camper and opportunities to try new things.
Activities Offered:
Camp activities may include Social Skills, swimming, 3-D printing, music, games, field trips, crafts & more!
Location
This camp takes place at Foothills Academy.
Before and After Care:
Before and After Care is offered from 8 am - 9 am and from 4 pm to 5 pm each day. The cost is $25/week for each (ie. if you use both Before and After Care, the charge is $50 per week).
Dates and Time:
Camps take place Monday to Friday for two-week periods from 9 am to 4 pm. Day camp is not offered on statutory holidays and the fee is adjusted accordingly.
Cost:
Please see the schedule above. The fee is eligible for FSCD funding. We are able to bill FSCD directly for camp fees.
Registration Process:
If your child has never attended an Amicus program before, please check our Intake Criteria and complete the Parent Intake Form to begin the process. Once it is determined that your child is eligible to participate in the Camp Amicus program, you will be sent registration forms. Returning camper families will be sent an email with a registration link. The completed registration form and a $100 deposit are necessary to secure your child's spot in the camp.
Amicus Day Camp
Jana has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary, and is registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers. She has a history of working with children, youth, and families, and is passionate about early intervention, prevention, and meeting children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs. Jana is trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Traning, and the Nurturing Parenting Program Curriculum. She utilizes a trauma-informed and strength-based approach in her social work practice, aimed at mitigating the effects of trauma, strengthening family resilience, increasing natural supports, and building on existing strengths.
Intake Criteria
Check our Intake Criteria to ensure that we can meet the needs of your child.
New Campers
Intake approval is needed prior to registration. Please complete the Intake Form to begin the process.
Returning Campers:
If your camper has been to Camp Amicus before, do not complete the Intake Form. You can register directly. Please check your email for a registration link.
Camp Amicus is a member of 
Thank you also to all the generous donors who have contributed to the Camp Amicus Bursary Fund: The Prosser Family Foundation, B’Nai Brith and Children’s Hospital Aid Society and many individual donors. With their support, we try to keep Camp Amicus financially accessible to all eligible campers.