Amicus Recreation Programs

Creative Expressions

Unleash Your Child's Inner Artist (Gr. 3 - 6)

Now registering for Winter 2025.

Creative Expressions (Gr. 3 - 6)

  • Saturdays (4 week program)

Unleash creativity in our Creative Expressions art program, where every project is a chance to grow and connect with friends!

Program at a Glance:

  • Ages: Grades 3-6
  • Date and Time: Saturdays from 10:00am- 12:00pm
  • Duration: 4-week program
  • Location: Foothills Academy Society
  • Focus: Hands-on art activities that teach artistic techniques and social skills
  • Projects Include: Shaving cream marble art, clay sculptures, canvas painting, Picasso-inspired creations, and more
  • Cost: $175

About

Our Creative Expressions art program is a vibrant, hands-on art experience for kids in grades 3-6 that encourages creativity and connection. Each week, participants dive into a new art technique while developing essential social skills in a fun, supportive environment. Our experienced staff are skilled in working with youth with ADHD and learning disabilities, ensuring that every project is accessible, engaging, and designed to build both confidence and community.

With activities like clay sculpting, canvas painting, and even shaving cream marble art, kids explore different mediums and methods, learning art concepts along the way. Every project is also paired with a social skill, from understanding emotions to group cooperation, helping kids grow in more ways than one.


Weekly Breakdown of Activities

Programs are tailored to the interests and preferances of the participants, so no two Creative Expressions sessions are ever the same. However, most follow a structure similar to the following:

  • Week 1: Shaving Cream Marble Art and Zones of Regulation
  • Week 2: Clay Sculptures and Being Part of a Group
  • Week 3: Canvas Painting and Language Interpretation
  • Week 4: Picasso Portraits and Perspective Taking

Intake Criteria

Children and youth in grades 3 - 12 can attend Amicus Recreation programs if they meet our Intake Criteria. If your child has not participated in an Amicus or social skills program through Foothills Academy before, the first step is to complete the Intake process prior to registration taking place.

We chose Amicus because it was such a unique program for kids just like our daughter, with LD’s. She found the variety of programs very appealing, and had a strong desire to attend. From day one she realized how easy it was for her to just be herself, and not have to hide the fact that she couldn’t read as her regular peers. This took a lot of stress and pressure off of her, and she was able to relax and look forward to going back. She loved it! — Amicus Parent