There is so much going on in the Community Services area at Foothills Academy. We encourage you to look below for details on all our upcoming spring and summer programs.
We are very happy to let people know that for our programs that qualify for
FSCD (Family Supports for Children with Disabilities) funding (Let's Be Social, Girls Only! and Camp Amicus overnight and day camps), we are now able to offer direct billing. This means that we will be able to invoice FSCD on your behalf so you do not need to pay up front and then wait to get reimbursed later by FSCD. This should be a huge positive to families who are eligible to receive funding through this program. If you're not familiar with the FSCD program,
you can find out more about it here. As a reminder, we also have bursaries available for all the programs and services that we offer at Foothills Academy, please inquire about your payment options.
“Thinking of a child as behaving badly disposes you to think of punishment. Thinking of a child as struggling to handle something difficult encourages you to help them through their distress”
The Zones of Regulation curriculum provides strategies to teach children to become more aware of, and independent in controlling their emotions and impulses, managing their sensory needs, and improving their ability to problem solve conflicts.
Foothills Academy Society staff are now starting to implement using the Zones of Regulation to help the children & youth that we work with in our programs.
Les Redick knows what it's like to have ADHD. He grew up with ADHD; has raised a child with ADHD; and he has taught students with ADHD for over 20 years. Through Les' personal stories, parents will gain a clearer understanding of what it is like to be a child, as well as an adult, with ADHD. They will also gain insight into what ADHD is and how it reveals itself at home. Les shares examples of how children with ADHD struggle with Executive Functioning and share strategies to provide support at home. Be prepared to be teary one minute and laughing the next!
To register for this workshop, click here.
Our
Child & Youth LD & ADHD Group programs begin April 9th. There are three programs to choose from - Let's Be Social, Survive & Thrive in Junior High and Girls Only!. All of these programs are facilitated by our Psychology staff and qualify as a psychological service for most health care plans. The
Let's Be Social and
Girls Only programs can also qualify for FSCD funding. Additional financial assistance on a sliding scale basis is also available through Foothills Academy Society.
For children with executive functioning challenges, Junior High/Middle School can be overwhelming. This program tackles a variety of topics related to challenges with executive functioning and social skill expectations at the junior high level.
Does your daughter have symptoms or a diagnosis of LD and/or ADHD? Would she benefit from a safe place to share her challenges and concerns? Is she looking to meet other girls who are also struggling with similar experiences? Girls Only! would be a great group for her.
Spring Amicus Recreation Programs for children & youth with LD/ADHD are now registering. Registration and more information is available from Makrina at
csintake@foothillsacademy.org or call 403.270.9400 ext. 252.
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 on Click here to register
Camp Amicus
What is your child doing this summer?
"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
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.
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.
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)
Strengths in ADHD Researchers at the University of Calgary are looking for assistance with a research project that will help to better understand the children with ADHD.
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