Recreation Therapy is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program offered at Mohawk's Fennell Campus in Hamilton, Ontario. The purpose of Recreation Therapy is to enable all individuals to achieve quality of life, and optimal health through meaningful experiences in recreation and leisure. Recreation Therapy is a profession which provides service to, and advocates for individuals with physical, mental, social, behavioural or emotional limitations in a variety of settings such as hospitals, long-term care settings, day programs, community-based programs, and mental health centres. (Adapted from TRO) Students will complete field placements in a variety of community and clinical organizations throughout Ontario. Mohawk's Recreation Therapy program has the highest overall student satisfaction of any comparable program in Ontario.

Career Opportunities for Recreation Therapy Graduates The Recreation Therapy Diploma program can lead to exciting career opportunities Recreation Therapists work in a variety of settings with a variety of populations. For example: Hospitals Rehabilitation programs Long-term care Day programs/Day hospitals Mental health settings Children's treatment centres Private practice Municipal Recreation Departments.