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Experience the great outdoors at our overnight camp this summer!
We are excited to go to Eagles Nest Ranch, where campers will experience daily social skill lessons, archery, sports, low ropes, games, art, wilderness adventure and so much more! It is an incredible opportunity for your campers to disconnect, try something new, and build meaningful friendships in this beautiful outdoor facility. Overnight sessions are six days long. Campers leave from Foothills Academy by bus on Sunday and return by bus to Foothills Academy on the Friday of each week. See you out there!
Intake Criteria:
Children and youth entering grade 4 to grade 12 can attend Camp Amicus Overnight if they meet our Intake Criteria and complete the Intake process.
2023 Schedule
| Dates Sun - Fri |
Grades Entering |
Price | Name | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2 - 7 | 4 - 7 | $1,250 | ON1 | Full - Register for waitlist |
| July 9 - 14 | 5 - 6 | $1,250 | ON2 | Full - Register for waitlist |
| July 16 - 21 | 7, 8, & 9 | $1,250 | ON3 | Full - Register for waitlist |
| July 23 - 28 | 9 - 11 | $1,250 | ON4 | Full - Register for waitlist |
Please note the unfortunate increase in camp costs this summer. This is due to increased transportation distances and rates, national inflation rates and upholding the standard of specialized training, certifications and expertise in our staff team. If you are in need of financial assistance to attend Amicus overnight camps, please visit our Financial Accessibility page here.
Camp Amicus Overnight Camps are six days packed with fun and adventure. Camps depart on Sunday and return end of day on Friday. The camp focuses on teaching and reinforcing social skills in a fun and safe environment.
We incorporate explicit and intentional social skill lessons every day at camp. Campers learn specific social skills such as entering and exiting conversation, interpreting body language, using humour, understanding different perspectives, self regulation and so much more through fun and engaging activities. After learning these skills, campers have the opportunity to implement and practice them during their time at camp. In addition, the six days spent away from home naturally builds independence and problem solving skills in all of our campers. With a variety of activities offered each day, there is something for every camper at Amicus overnight camps!
With only 36 campers and a 3:1 ratio of campers to counsellors, participants are able to get the individualized attention that they deserve and need.
Camp Goals:
The goals of Camp Amicus are to increase the campers’ self-esteem, learn social skills, have a ton of fun and make lasting friendships!
Location:
Activities Offered:
Daily social skill lessons, archery, sports, low ropes, games, art, wilderness adventure, and more!
Transportation:
Bus transportation is provided from Calgary. Campers will be picked up and dropped off at Foothills Academy.
Cost:
Costs for our 2023 Overnight Camps can be seen in the chart above. The fee is eligible for FSCD funding. We are able to bill FSCD directly for camp fees.
Registration Process:
If your child has never attended an Amicus program before, please complete the Parent Intake Form to begin the process. Once it is determined that your child is eligible to participate in the Camp Amicus program, you will be sent registration forms. Returning camper families will be sent an email with a registration link. The completed registration form and a $100 deposit are necessary to secure your child's spot in the camp.
Amicus Overnight camp
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.
Intake Criteria
Check our Intake Criteria to ensure that we can meet the needs of your child.
New Campers
Intake approval is needed prior to registration. Please complete the Intake Form to begin the process.
Returning Campers:
If your camper has been to Camp Amicus before, do not complete the Intake Form. You can register directly. Please check your email for a registration link.
Camp Amicus is a member of 
Thank you also to all the generous donors who have contributed to the Camp Amicus Bursary Fund: The Prosser Family Foundation, B’Nai Brith and Children’s Hospital Aid Society and many individual donors. With their support, we try to keep Camp Amicus financially accessible to all eligible campers.