Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College

Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College Therapeutic Recreation (TR) at Douglas College is about play and so much more. Bachelor or Diploma
Online or In-Person

For TR professionals and their clients, it's about embracing challenges and helping people develop a satisfying leisure lifestyle. The Therapeutic Recreation Program prepares graduates to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a wide range of leisure services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults who experience a barrier to a healthy leisure lifestyle. Students learn how to work with individuals and groups to assess their needs and interests in order to facilitate meaningful recreation and leisure experiences with and for them. These services facilitate positive changes in clients to aid in achieving optimal health and well being through independent and personally fulfilling leisure lifestyles. The program stresses the application of theory with its model of classroom related courses which incorporate community experiences and assignments and such as service-learning in addition to practicum practicum and internship placements.

12/24/2025

Wishing you all a peaceful and refreshing holiday season. Take time to laugh and play.

A great full-time job opportunity in Adapted Sport for a BTR grad at SportAbility BC.  Check it out!
12/16/2025

A great full-time job opportunity in Adapted Sport for a BTR grad at SportAbility BC. Check it out!

SportAbility BC

Casual Recreation Facilitator opportunity with Brella Community Services Society in Surrey
12/12/2025

Casual Recreation Facilitator opportunity with Brella Community Services Society in Surrey

Last night was the final in-person class for a number of 4th year students.  Many joined me (Tricia) for the usual end o...
12/05/2025

Last night was the final in-person class for a number of 4th year students. Many joined me (Tricia) for the usual end of term walk around Lafarge Lake after our final evening class, the presentation of outstanding service-learning projects!. These two pictures show the same cohort after the end of their first semester class in Dec 2022 (snow) to now, Dec 2025, end of 4th year classes before they head out on Internship in January. What a rewarding journey it has been for them, they are ready to WOW the Therapeutic Recreation world.
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Looking for experience working with kids during spring break. West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation is looking for you. Chec...
11/29/2025

Looking for experience working with kids during spring break. West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation is looking for you. Check out these opportunities.

We’re getting ready for Spring Break City Camp 2026. and we’re looking for amazing volunteers to join the team!

If you love working with kids, bringing energy to fun activities, and making a real impact for families, we’d love to have you with us this spring. We're looking for a number of volunteer roles:
✅ Group Leader
✅ Activity Leader
✅ Camp Support
✅ Extra Support
✅ Food Crew

Check out the roles on our website, find the one that feels like the right fit, and apply today! 👉 https://wckfoundation.ca/volunteer/

Thanks to Krysten L (TR Faculty) and her guest presenter Daniel G for engaging our second year TR students in their Phys...
11/27/2025

Thanks to Krysten L (TR Faculty) and her guest presenter Daniel G for engaging our second year TR students in their Physical Fitness Theory and Application course. Daniel is a multi-talented Special Olympics athlete who came into the class and assisted Krysten in showing the students various strength-based exercises for them to use in practice. Thanks Daniel and Krysten!
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4th year students using our classroom leisure stations on their break. Meaningful leisure moments, whether for 5 mins or...
11/27/2025

4th year students using our classroom leisure stations on their break. Meaningful leisure moments, whether for 5 mins or 60 mins, are beneficial to reduce feelings of stress and improve learning (and so much more!).
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Let’s support the Youth Justice Toy Drive!
11/18/2025

Let’s support the Youth Justice Toy Drive!

How about our first year Therapeutic Recreation students learning about inclusion in leisure through collaborative leisu...
11/18/2025

How about our first year Therapeutic Recreation students learning about inclusion in leisure through collaborative leisure engagement. Now that looks pretty awesome! Our next information session is this Thursday, Nov 20. Sign up on the Douglas College website.

A Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Inclusion A Magical Market Experience Awaits at Project EveryBODY Inclusive ...
11/13/2025

A Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Inclusion

A Magical Market Experience Awaits at Project EveryBODY Inclusive Market Fair 2025

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Open Door Group and PosAbilities invite you to the Inclusive Market Fair, taking place from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Roundhouse Exhibition Hall, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC.

What Visitors Will Discover
The Inclusive Market Fair is more than a shopping event—it’s a cultural experience where families and community members of all ages come together in a welcoming, accessible space. Visitors can explore over 20 vendors from across B.C., showcasing handcrafted items and original works by artists and entrepreneurs with disabilities. Each piece reflects creativity, resilience, and innovation, offering one-of-a-kind holiday gifts that support local talent and carry meaningful stories.

Why Attend?
• Celebrate the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities in a lively, inclusive space.
• Discover handcrafted, local products perfect for holiday giving.
• Connect with a welcoming community where everyone belongs.
• Support artists and entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and redefining success.

RSVP your free ticket today: Register on Eventbrite
Interested in becoming a vendor? Vendors receive a free booth with no registration fee. Space is limited and assigned on a first come, first served basis. Apply by November 12, 2025: Vendor Application Form
More information: Project EveryBODY Event Page
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11/12/2025

Hello somewhat recent graduates - if you have a moment to complete the linked survey for a current student group it would be much appreciated:

"My group and I are currently completing a research project for our Research in TR course at Douglas College. As part of this assignment, we are connecting with recent TR graduates to learn more about your experiences transitioning into practice after completing the program. We would be grateful if you could take a little bit of time to complete a short online survey, it should take no more than 10-15 minutes. Your insight would be incredibly valuable and will help us better understand the strengths and gaps experienced by recent graduates. If you could complete the survey by early next week that would be amazing! Thank you very much for considering this request. Your support means a lot to us."

11/11/2025

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Coquitlam Campus 1250 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC

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