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Getting Ready for Summer
  Now that Spring Break is over and the days are getting warmer and longer, that means that summer will be here before you know it. Will you be prepared? There are lots of options of activities available to kids in Calgary during the summer but how do you know which ones are right for your child?

When you are making choices about summer activities and camps for your child, it's important to make sure that you are setting everyone up for success. Here's a   checklist to use when evaluating camps. When you are registering your child, it's important to ensure that the camp or program can make any needed accommodations or be aware of any special needs that your child might have. It's better to ask a lot of questions up front rather than run into problems later. Don't be afraid to ask about the experience and knowledge of the staff who will be working with your child. 
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Community Services at Foothills Academy has summer option s available. Camp Amicus offers day camp and overnight camp specifically designed for kids with LD/ADHD. For those looking to help their child with academic skills, our Read/Write & Math programs are offered throughout the summer (see below for more information).

For some other ideas and resources, :




Calgary's Child,  Family Fun Calgary and ChatterBlock Calgary all have listings of summer camps, programs and lots of other ideas for activities for families in Calgary.
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Parent Workshop: Making the Transition to Jr. High and High School as Smooth as Possible Tuesday, May 3 6:30 pm
Transitions are challenging for all students but particularly with students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. The workshop will investigate the research behind transitions and look at three main areas that are affected: logistical concerns, social fears and academic concerns. The focus will be on strategies that parents can implement to make to make these transitions as smooth as possible.  To register for this workshop, click here.  
Happy Jr. High Students
Amicus Recreation
Amicus Recreation
Amicus Recreation programs aim to get children with LD/ADHD engaged in fun, recreational programs to learn new skills along with social skills. A 3:1 participant to counsellor ratio is maintained and an explicit social skills component is taught during each session.
Multi Sport
Do you have a child who loves to place sports? Do they need to burn off a little energy? Or, maybe you have a child who would like to play but is reluctant to join the neighbourhood leagues. Have them join us Wednesday evenings for dodge ball, floor hockey, soccer and basketball and more! Social skills included in the multi-sport program include: team work, friendship building and sportsmanship.
Master Chef Amicus
Does your child have a passion for cooking? Or does he or she want to become a master in the kitchen? In Master Chef Amicus they will learn some new skills with Italian, French & North American recipes. Social skills included: Independence, problem-solving, executive functions.
Camp Amicus
"My son said "I got my confidence back". He loves the camp. Talked non stop about the activities. Says he has the most fun at this camp." Camp Amicus parent

What is your child doing this summer? Check out Camp Amicus!

We offer  overnight camp in Nordegg, AB with transportation from Calgary and Red Deer provided. 
And, for those who prefer to stay closer to home, we offer day camp based out of our Foothills Academy location.All Camp Amicus programs qualify for FSCD funding. Financial assistance is also available on a sliding scale basis. Contact CSIntake@foothillsacademy.org or 403.270.9400 ext. 252 for more information.
Amicus Canoeing
Are you wondering what Camp Amicus is all about? Check out this video of camp that was made last summer by one of Foothills Academy's grade 12 students, Nick Hughes. It gives you a flavour of what camp is like.
Board Game Cafe
Board Game Cafe - fun for the whole family!
Amicus Recreation invites the whole family (ages 8+) to join in the fun for this program. Board games galore! Our games master has over 200 games to choose from! We will be setting up a board game with cafe, with all the games, snacks and drinks you could hope for. Come with the family to meet new friends and learn some new games. There is no intake process required for this event and you can register directly online.  Click here to register
Read/Write and Math
One on One Instruction

* July: Monday - Friday July 4  - July 28  - 4 hours per day
* August: Monday - Friday Aug. 2 - Aug. 26 - 4 hours per day

  students come for one or more weeks (4 hours per day)

* Alberta curriculum math
* Chisanbop math (calculation strategy)

To find out more, contact Gloria.
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Additional Ongoing Programs & Services
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND LINKS

Workshops & Educational Opportunities
Community Education Service (Alberta Health Services)  has upcoming  free workshops on topics of interest related to LD, ADHD and related disorders. 

Information Resource Links

Shire Canada ADHD Scholarship Program - Attention Grade 12's Going to Post-Secondary
The Shire Canada ADHD Scholarship Program supports people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who are pursuing higher education. The deadline for application is April 22, 2016.

Support Groups
  • ADDults Calgary Support Group: A Support group for adults in Calgary with ADHD and/or their spouses. Meets the last Wednesday of the month (excl. July & August)
  • CHADD Calgary: Free Parent & Adult Support Meetings - First Wednesday of the month at (Alberta Children's Hospital, 4th Flr, 7-9 pm)
Research Studies
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