Amicus and Read/Write & Math Day Camp
For campers entering grades 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8.
Does your child need literacy or math support this summer, but it's difficult to bring them to both the remediation program and recreation camps? Does your child love having fun, making new friends, and experiencing new adventures?
Our new specialized partnership between Read/Write & Math Intervention and Camp Amicus is here.
Get all the benefits of Camp Amicus and Read/Write. In this special program, campers will start their day at Amicus Day Camp, playing large group games, learning sports, making art, and so much more in a 1:3 counsellor-to-camper ratio. At 1:00 pm, they will go to work with a Read/Write or Math Instructor for two hours every day to get a "boost" in their reading and spelling or math skills, then finish their day at camp. This is the perfect combination of our two best programs. Drop your child off at 9:00 am, pick them up at 4:00 PM, and feel confident they are getting the most out of their time at Foothills.
Registration: Please email our Intake Coordinator to start the registration process.
What Campers Can Expect
- Read/Write or Math Booster (14 hours Read/Write or Math program)
- The very best parts of camp include social skill development, high and low-energy games, making new friends, art, sports, a 1:3 staff-to-camper ratio and two exciting field trips.
- Work 1:1 with an instructor on-site at Foothills Academy.
Schedule
| Name | Grades | Dates | Dates Cancelled | Hours of R/W & Math | Total Cost* | Amicus Cost | R/W & Math Cost | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 7-8 | July 2-5 & July 8-12 2024 | July 1st, Canada Day | 12 | $1530* | $810 | $720 | Open |
| C2 | 3-4 | July 15th- 19th & July 22-26 2024 | - | 14 | $1740* | $900 | $840 | Open |
| C3 | 3-5 | August 12-16 | - | 6 | $810* | $450 | $360 | FULL: Registering to waitlist |
* Payment for this program must be completed in two transactions. One transaction for the cost of Camp Amicus and one transaction for the cost of Read/Write & Math. Only the cost of Camp Amicus is available for FSCD funding.
**For families accessing Read/Write services, the costs may qualify as a “Medical Expense Tax Credit” through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) if the individual has a diagnosed disability and a medical practitioner has certified in writing that tutoring services are needed.
Campers will finish the program with a camp Progress Report and award highlighting their social strengths and areas to improve. Additionally, they will receive weekly updates from their Read/Write instructors and a detailed summary report highlighting progress and recommendations for continued growth in skills. Get all the benefits of the Read/Write & Math program without having to worry about child care or extra driving. Get all the benefits of camp without feeling like you have to choose between the skills your child learns this summer! Let them learn it all!
Jana has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary, and is registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers. She has a history of working with children, youth, and families, and is passionate about early intervention, prevention, and meeting children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs. Jana is trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Traning, and the Nurturing Parenting Program Curriculum. She utilizes a trauma-informed and strength-based approach in her social work practice, aimed at mitigating the effects of trauma, strengthening family resilience, increasing natural supports, and building on existing strengths.
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 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.