Camp Amicus
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Camp Amicus is a unique summer camp program designed specifically for children and youth with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD. Our goal is to create a rewarding and successful summer camp for each young person. We provide a structured and supportive environment for children to learn social skills, build relationships and have fun! Mature, caring counsellors plan activities to ensure that campers build confidence and self-esteem while enjoying a true camp experience. We offer both overnight (not in 2021) and day camp options as well as Teen Leadership and Counsellor-in-Training camps.
Why Send Your Child to Camp Amicus?
- A camp program for children with Learning Disabilities/ADHD operating since 1982
- A 3:1 camper to counsellor ratio with leadership staff and a Camp Manager to support campers and staff
- Camp Amicus offers a social skills program grounded in evidence-based, behavioural and social learning theories specifically for youth with LD/ADHD
- It offers fun, non-competitive camp activities
- Programming reinforces age-appropriate social skills in a safe and supportive environment
- Mature, caring counsellors plan activities to ensure that campers build confidence and self-esteem, while having a great time!
2021 Camp Schedule
Day Camp at Foothills Academy
| Dates | Grades Entering |
Fee | Eligible for FSCD |
Camp Code |
(no camp July 1) |
FULL* |
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| Mon. July 12 - Fri. July 23 | 3 - 4 | $750 | Yes | DC2 |
| Mon. July 26 - Fri. Aug. 6 (no camp Aug. 2) |
4 - 6 | $680 | Yes | DC3 |
| Mon. Aug. 9 - Fri. Aug. 20 | 5 - 6 | $750 | Yes | DC4 |
*FULL - We are accepting applications for the wait list
Adventure Day Camp in Bragg Creek
| Dates | Grades Entering |
Fee | Eligible for FSCD |
Camp Code |
FULL* |
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(no camp Aug. 2) |
FULL* |
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| Mon. Aug. 9 - Fri. Aug. 20 | 3 - 4 | $850 | Yes | AC3 |
*FULL - We are accepting applications for the wait list
Horsemanship Camp "My Partner, My Horse"
| Dates | Grades Entering |
Fee | Eligible for FSCD |
# of Days |
Camp Code |
FULL* |
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(no camp Aug. 2) |
FULL* |
*FULL - We are accepting applications for the wait list
Online Camp
| Dates | Grades Entering |
Fee | Eligible for FSCD |
# of Days |
Camp Code |
| Mon. June 28 - Fri. July 9 (no camp July 1) |
4 - 6 | $600 | Yes | 9 | ONLINE |
POLARIS Teen Leadership Camp
| Dates | Grades Entering |
Fee | Eligible for FSCD |
# of Days |
Camp Code |
(no camp July 1) |
FULL* |
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FULL* |
*FULL - We are accepting applications for the wait list
Counsellors-in-Training (CIT)
| Dates | Grades Entering |
Fee | Eligible for FSCD |
# of Days |
Camp Code |
| Mon. July 19 - Fri. Aug. 6 (no camp Aug. 2) |
11 - 12 plus high school graduate | $1,600 | No | 14 | CIT |
See Camp Amicus in action
Camp 2021 Registration Information
Returning Campers: Registration will begin on Monday, March 8th at 9 am
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.
New Campers: Registration will begin on Monday, March 15th at 9 am. Intake approval can begin immediately. Please complete the Intake Form to begin the process.
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.