Amicus Camps & Recreation
Camp Amicus and Recreation Programs provide fun, experiential education programs focused on social skill development for children and teens with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD ages 8-18. Amicus programs offer activities that kids and teens enjoy while supporting their social skill development, independence and friendship. From 3D printing, science, and engineering, to sports, archery, and rock climbing and, art, music, and cooking, we explore different areas of interest and support a sense of competence in a range of activities.
Intake Criteria
We serve children and teens from ages 8 to 18 diagnosed with a Learning Disability and/or ADHD with lagging social skills.
All programs require the completion of an intake process to ensure a good fit between the needs of the participant and what the program can provide. If you are unsure if your child is within the scope of our intake criteria, feel free to call our intake coordinator.
Specifically, the intake criteria are:
- Diagnosed Learning Disability and/or ADHD - Learning Disability and/or ADHD must be diagnosed by a psychologist or pediatrician (ADHD only) and is considered to be the child's primary diagnosis. For individuals with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1, this diagnosis must be secondary to their Learning Disability and/or ADHD.
- Average to above-average IQ - A full-scale IQ (FSIQ) or general ability index (GAI) of 85 or above as indicated in the psycho-educational assessment.
- No significant emotional or behavioural regulation challenges - The individual is able to participate in a 3:1 camper to staff member ratio. If the child requires 1:1 behavioural and/or emotional regulation support for more than 50% of the day or has significant emotional or behaviour regulation challenges (see below) they would not qualify for our program. We do not have aides or parents attend programs with our participants.
- Participants are able to stay in large groups consistently - The child will be in groups of up to 36 campers and 20 staff for some components of our summer programs - camp-wide games, announcements, meals, etc.
What are considered significant emotional and behavioural regulation challenges and outside of the scope of our intake criteria?
- Significant emotional regulation challenges would include: consistently running away and/or hiding when upset, consistently unable to regulate emotions with support from adults, etc.
- Significant behavioural regulation challenges would include; frequent physical contact with others (hitting, biting, spitting, etc.), unable to leave a situation with support from an adult, etc.
Staff
Our enthusiastic front-line staff consists of current university students studying in related fields (teaching, kinesiology, psychology, sociology, medicine). A year-round manager who has an extensive background in experiential recreation and camping oversees all programs and staff. She holds numerous certifications, including Outdoor Council of Canada Instructor, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor, Paddle Canada Instructor, Challenge Course Level 2 Instructor, Wilderness First Responder Certificate, National Lifeguard Service certification, and NCCP Coaching certificate.
Upcoming Camps and Programs
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Science WonderGooey, slimy, shiny, and touchy science (Gr. 3 - 6)Fall 2022 Program Registration Opens in July
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MultisportGlow in the dark soccer, dodgeball, floor hockey and more (Grades 3 to 9)Fall 2022 Program Registration Opens in July
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EngineeringExplore new engineering concepts every week (Grades 4 to 7)Fall 2022 Program Registration Opens in July
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Gamers ParadisePlay video games and practice social skills at the same time (Gr. 4 - 9)Fall 2022 Program Registration Opens in July
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Coordination Building Blocks ProgramLearn movement, balance and more through our Developmental Coordination Disorder program (Grades 3 to 7)Fall 2022 Program Registration Opens in July
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POLARIS Teen LeadershipPersonal Opportunities for Leadership, Activities, Recreation, Inclusion and Social Skills (Grades 7 to 12)Fall 2022 Program Registration Opens in July
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Teen Dinner PartyFall 2022 Program Registration Opens in July
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Horsemanship ProgramLearn social skills interacting with horses (Gr. 5 - 9)Fall 2022 Program Registration Opens in July
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Day Camp at Foothills Academyfor campers entering Grades 3 - 8
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Jul. 4-15, 2022
9AM
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DC1 - entering grades 7 - 8 Monday - Friday (10 days total) -
Jul. 18-29, 2022
9AM
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DC2 - Grades 3 - 4 Monday - Friday (10 days total) -
Aug. 2-12, 2022
9AM
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DC3 - Grades 5 - 6 Monday - Friday (no camp Monday, Aug. 1st) (9 days total) -
Aug. 15-19, 2022
9AM
- 4PM
DC4 - Grades 3 - 5 Monday - Friday (5 days) This camp session is full
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Jul. 4-15, 2022
9AM
- 4PM
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Counsellor-in-Training Programfor teens entering grades 11, 12 or just graduated high school
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Jul. 3-22, 2022
Sunday to Friday for 3 weeks -
Jul. 25 - Aug. 12, 2022
9AM
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Monday to Friday for 3 weeks (no camp on Monday, Aug. 1st)
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Jul. 3-22, 2022
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POLARIS Teen Leadership CampLeadership Camp for Teens with LD or ADHD
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Jul. 3-22, 2022
1st week Sunday to Friday, Weeks 2 & 3 Monday to Friday -
Jul. 24 - Aug. 12, 2022
1st week Sunday to Friday, Weeks 2 & 3 Monday to Friday
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Jul. 3-22, 2022
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Camp Amicus Overnight Camps
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Jul. 3-8, 2022
ON1 for campers entering Grades 4 - 6 Full - Registering for Waitlist -
Jul. 10-15, 2022
ON2 for campers entering Grades 9 - 11 -
Jul. 17-22, 2022
ON3 for campers entering Grades 7 - 8 FULL - Waitlist being accepted -
Jul. 24-29, 2022
ON4 for campers entering Grades 4 - 7 -
Aug. 7-12, 2022
ON5 for campers entering Grades 9 - 11 -
Aug. 14-19, 2022
ON6 for campers entering Grades 7 - 9
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Jul. 3-8, 2022
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Horsemanship Campfor campers entering Grades 3 - 10
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Jul. 4-8, 2022
9AM
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HS1 for campers entering grades 7 - 8 Inquire for Availability -
Jul. 11-15, 2022
9AM
- 4PM
HS2 for campers entering Grades 6 - 7 Inquire for Availability -
Jul. 18-22, 2022
9AM
- 4PM
HS3 for campers entering Grades 3 - 4 Inquire for Availability -
Jul. 25-29, 2022
9AM
- 4PM
HS4 for campers entering Grades 4 -5 Inquire for Availability -
Aug. 8-12, 2022
9AM
- 4PM
HS5 for campers entering Grades 5 - 6 Inquire for Availability -
Aug. 15-19, 2022
9AM
- 4PM
HS6 for campers entering grades 9 - 10 Inquire for Availability
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Jul. 4-8, 2022
9AM
- 4PM