Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta : Camp Amicus

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Camp Amicus offers day and residential camps for children ages 8 to 17 with learning disabilities and ADHD. At Camp Amicus we provide a structured and supportive environment for children to learn and have fun. Mature, caring counselors plan activities to ensure that campers build confidence and self-esteem, and have a great time. Camp Amicus has a ratio of one staff member to three campers.

Our residential camp will be held at Goldeye Centre; west of Red Deer in Nordegg, Alberta. We will offer a pick up in Red Deer for people closer to that area than Calgary. Click here for more information on the Goldeye Centre. Our day camps are held in Calgary - one in the south part of the city and one in the north (exact locations to be determined).

What will the campers be doing?

Campers will have opportunities to learn appropriate social skills, peer relations and problem solving. But the biggest emphasis will be on having lots and lots of fun! There will be fun activities such as swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, rock climbing, games and more. Camp Amicus is accredited by the Alberta Camping Association.

2012 Camp Schedule

For more detailed information, click on the links below.

Camp Amicus Residential Camp

Camp Amicus Day Camp

Athletic Coordination Camp

Programs & Services

Kids Social Skills

LD and ADHD Adult Directions Group

Parent & Educator Workshops

Camp Amicus

Real Life Social Skills for Teens

Athletic Coordination Camp

Info & Resources

Quotes from Parents

"It is one of the few camps I can send my daughter to where she will be accepted for who she really is and interact with other campers, not just camp leaders."

"This was my son's first camp experience and it was great that it was so positive."

"My son came home full of confidence and cheer. He makes friends there that he keeps in touch with."

"We feel overnight camps help build self-confidence and self-reliance, and we feel that the counselors were well trained and supervised well, making sure that all the kids had fun."