Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services

Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,962/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 95

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 21,059 +

Int. Students: 1,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 1V8, Canada

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services

Program Overview

The two-year Recreation and Leisure Services Ontario College Diploma program prepares you to pursue a career in a variety of supporting roles and leadership positions at culturally relevant recreation facilities, parks and in open spaces. In this program, you learn how to make a difference in the community by promoting and advocating for the benefits of recreation, leisure and healthy living.

Experience the fun, exciting and growing recreation and leisure services field. As a student, you complete more than 300 hours of field placement, which provides you with on-the-job training and active experience in the industry.

Upon graduation, you may find work in a variety of roles. These can include work in not-for-profit and commercial, private or government environments, such as:

  • municipal recreation departments
  • senior centres
  • retirement communities
  • long-term care facilities
  • arts and cultural facilities
  • tourism associations
  • national and provincial parks