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Winter Recreation Registration is Open.
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Amicus Program Information

Amicus Camps and Recreation provides fun and unique programs for youth, teens, and young adults with ADHD and/ or Learning Disabilities (such as Dyslexia) aged 8-23. Through both summer camps and year-round recreation programs, we create supportive, structured, and fun environments where participants can be themselves and thrive. All Amicus programs have a specific focus on developing social skills that will help participants find success, create lasting friendships, and build confidence in their daily lives.

Amicus Camps & Recreation

Winter Recreation Registration is Open.
Parent Intake Form
Manager, Amicus Camp & Recreation Programs
Luke MacKinnon
403-270-9400 ext. 217
More about Luke

Luke (aka Yoda) has been working in the field of camping, outdoor education and recreation since 2014 and working with youth in a variety of roles since 2009. Since completing a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education with a specialization in Outdoor Adventure Leadership from Laurentian University, he has continued his professional development and is a trained SIVA (Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments) instructor. He is also trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, ASSIST suicide prevention and NCCP coaching. In addition, he is a Wilderness First Responder, ACMG certified Top Rope Climbing Instructor and Paddle Canada level two certified whitewater canoeist. In 2020, Luke joined Foothills as the photographer for Camp Amicus, then later worked with the school as an Educational Assistant. In 2022, he began his role as Manager of Camp Amicus and Recreation Programs. Luke has always had a passion for program development in specialized populations and makes it a priority to work with his team to ensure camp and recreation programs evolve to align with the changes in participants' lives, interests and needs.

Intake Coordinator - Please contact for all intake questions
Joanne Fantuz
403.270.9400 ext. 252

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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.

Financial Accessibility

Camp Amicus is eligible for FSCD funding, and we can bill FSCD directly for camp fees. Families needing additional financial assistance can visit our Financial Accessibility page for support.

Amicus Intake Process

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"We wanted our child to be able to come to camp and feel successful, supported, understood, to have fun, for people to understand him. He has suffered such low self-esteem and now he has been able to shine. It has been such a blessing and so needed. We will be wanting to come every year and participate in other activities all year. It is a life line."— Camp Amicus Parent
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"This was my son's 2nd year as a camper at Camp Amicus. It is the best 2 weeks of his summer! It is an environment where he feels welcome, safe, accepted, and understood. We are extremely grateful for this unique program and for the funding assistance. Thank you for your support of this wonderful camp!" — Camp Amicus Parent