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.
See the full explanation of our Intake Criteria on our Amicus Intake Criteria page. Specifically, the intake criteria are:
- Diagnosed Learning Disability and/or ADHD - Must be diagnosed by a psychologist or pediatrician (ADHD only) and is considered the child's primary diagnosis.
- 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 must be able to participant in a 3:1 camper to staff ratio
- Participants are able to stay in large groups consistently - The child will be in groups of up to 36 campers plus staff for camp programs
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). Luke, our year-round manager who has an extensive background in experiential recreation and camping, oversees all programs and staff. 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 trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Non Violent Crisis Intervention, ASSIST suicide prevention and NCCP coaching. In addition, he is a SIVA certified trainer, Wilderness First Responder, ACMG certified Top Rope Climbing Instructor and Paddle Canada level two certified whitewater canoeist.
Upcoming Camps and Programs
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MultisportGlow in the dark soccer, dodgeball, floor hockey and more (Grades 3 to 9)
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Jan. 18 - Mar. 7, 2024
6PM
- 7:45PM
Thursday (Multisport 1) 8 week program -
Jan. 17 - Mar. 6, 2024
6PM
- 7:45PM
Wednesday (Multisport 2) 8 week program
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Jan. 18 - Mar. 7, 2024
6PM
- 7:45PM
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Science and EngineeringExplore new science and engineering concepts every week (Grades 3 to 6)
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Jan. 16 - Mar. 5, 2024
6PM
- 7:45PM
Tuesday (8 week program)
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Jan. 16 - Mar. 5, 2024
6PM
- 7:45PM
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Coordination Building Blocks ProgramLearn movement, balance and more! (Grades 3 to 7)
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Jan. 15 - Mar. 4, 2024
6PM
- 7:45PM
Monday (8 week program) No Session on February 19 (Family Day) | Make-up Date: March 11
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Jan. 15 - Mar. 4, 2024
6PM
- 7:45PM
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POLARIS Teen LeadershipPersonal Opportunities for Leadership, Activities, Recreation, Inclusion and Social Skills (Grades 7 to 9)
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Jan. 18 - Mar. 7, 2024
6PM
- 7:45PM
Thursday (8 week program)
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Jan. 18 - Mar. 7, 2024
6PM
- 7:45PM
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Teen Dinner PartyCooking program for older teens (Gr. 9 -12)
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Jan. 16 - Mar. 5, 2024
4:30PM
- 6:30PM
Tuesdays (8 week program)
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Jan. 16 - Mar. 5, 2024
4:30PM
- 6:30PM
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Horsemanship ProgramWinter 2024 details are to be determined. Please check back shortly.
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Day Camp at Foothills Academyfor campers entering Grades 3 - 9
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Counsellor-in-Training Programfor teens entering grades 11, 12 or just graduated high school
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POLARIS Teen Leadership CampLeadership Camp for Teens with LD or ADHD
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Camp Amicus Overnight Camps
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Horsemanship Campfor campers entering Grades 3 - 10