About Foothills
About Foothills

Foothills Academy offers a full-time school program and offers programs and services for the external community through Estelle Siebens Community Services.
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Our School

Foothills Academy School is a Designated Special Education Private School for students in grades 3 to 12, all of whom have diagnosed Learning Disabilities (such as Dyslexia). We work to ensure that all of our students reach their true potential and become the outstanding and successful young people whom they deserve to be.
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Community Services

The Estelle Siebens Community Services centre assists individuals of all ages with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD in the Calgary community and well beyond. We are open year-round and have a wide-range of in-person and online, financially accessible services and programs.
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Your support ensures that children with Learning Disabilities can access the specialized programs to help them reach their true potential.
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If your child attends Foothills Academy school, this section has all the information and resources you need. For all the latest information, be sure to check out the What's Happening at Foothills blog posts.
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Foothills Academy

745 37 St NW, Calgary AB T2N 4T1

(403) 270-9400

Amicus Summer Camps

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Amicus Day Camps

Explore our wide variety of Day Camp programs!

Day Camp at Foothills Academy

Amicus and Read/Write & Math Day Camp

Outdoor Adventure Camp

Horsemanship Camp

Resources on this page

2025 Camper Handbook pdf

Camp 2026 registration opens January 13, 2026!

Welcome to Amicus Day Camps!

Explore this page to learn more about our unique Day Camp programs and find the perfect fit for your child’s interests. From riding horses to conquering hiking trails, we’ve got a summer of fun, growth, and connection waiting for them!

"Small groups, great councillors who bond with each member of the group. A wide range of activities means they can pick what they enjoy most."
-Amicus Parent

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Intake Coordinator

Joanne Fantuz

intake@foothillsacademy.org

403-270-9400 ext. 252

Amicus Intake Process

*Click here to complete the intake process.
**Click here to contact our Intake Coordinator to discuss your application.

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.

“Camp Amicus was highly recommended, my child has gained a lot of skills and knowledge. Self-esteem is amazing! Made some good friends.”— Camp Amicus Parent

2025 Camper Handbookpdf

“It was the first camp he was EXCITED to go and felt like he fit in” — Camp Amicus Parent