Recreational therapy at Copper Hills Youth Center gives students a chance to work through their issues both mentally and physically. Taking a student into a new environment makes him use only himself and the support of his peers to complete a task. It also allows residents to see what they are able to accomplish and encourages change. Each recreational therapy group focuses on setting goals and going over how the experience impacted the student afterward.
Some of the off-campus activities used include: rafting, hiking, skiing, climbing and camping. We also use our on-campus ropes course and indoor climbing wall.