Teen Leadership Camps
POLARIS Teen Leadership Camp
Hike, Lead, Grow, and Connect- Turning teens into trailblazers
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Camp 2026 registration opens January 13th!
Welcome to POLARIS Teen Leadership Camp!
- Grades: Teens entering grades 7–12
- POLARIS I: Grades 7–9
- POLARIS II: Grades 10–12
- Focus/Goal: To develop independence, leadership skills, and social connections through outdoor adventures and team-building activities.
- Transportation: Transportation to and from Pioneer Lodge and all hiking trips is provide
- Location
- Week 1- Pioneer Lodge
- Week 2- Foothills Academy
- Week 3- Foothills Academy & Kananaskis for the camping trip
- Activities- Hiking, backpacking, camping skill lessons, teambuilding, leadership activities and more!
- Activities: Hiking, backpacking, camping skill lessons, teambuilding, leadership activities and more!
"It was clear the programming was tailored to teens with LDs/ADHD. She was able to fully participate and when she needed support it was available."
-Amicus Parent
* Informal interviews with the participants may be organized to get to know them, review their expectations of the POLARIS program and ensure it is a good fit for their goals.
POLARIS
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.
92%
Of campers agree that they felt accepted by other campers in Amicus Programs
The best part of POLARIS was on the last day of our camping trip. The counsellors stepped back and had us lead each other. It was great. I liked having all of the other teens be so accepting of me and each other.
The counsellors were great and I made some friends.