Join us for a Summer Camp like no other, in the gorgeous Adirondack Mountains of Upstate NY!
We all want to feel accepted for who we are, regardless of our shape, color or size. We long to feel a sense of belonging to a tribe, and a lot of guys have turned to the Bear community, going to weekend events called Bear Runs. Bear Runs are a lot of fun. We get to explore our sexuality and be social and enjoy food, drink & entertainment. However, many men are also still struggling with issues of body image and identity, and are craving deeper connections with each other on all levels, from physical, to emotional, mental and spiritual. We have created an experience that speaks to ALL aspects of who we are; one that includes the usual pleasures of Bear events, but expands upon them.
Bear Your Soul: Summer Camp brings together men of all shapes, colors, sizes, and abilities, in order to build and foster a stronger bear community. Our small, intimate events bring together workshops, playful fun, discussions, and revelry to create an experience that’ll send you home more connected to your brothers, more in touch with yourself, and more confident in your body. We hope to help guys of all body types feel more comfortable in their own skin. When we are authentic and vulnerable we are open to even more satisfying lives. In short, we hope to foster a sense of radical acceptance, letting go of shame, and becoming comfortable with our full and true selves. Bear Your Soul offers workshops and discussions that allow men of all shapes and sizes to connect more deeply with themselves and one another. Our unique Loving Our Bear Bodies workshop, for example, leads participants through a shared yet personal journey of discovering the beauty within the bear body, all within the healing embrace of your fellow brothers.
We are still finalizing the schedule, but here is a sample of the kinds of workshops and activities we have had in the past.
Intro to Belly Dance – Meaningful Erotic Interaction – Connecting Mind, Body and Spirit – Bearodies! Sketch Comedy Workshop – The Heroes Journey – Loving Our Bear Bodies – Community Discussion – “I Feel Sexy” Dance Party – Bonfire Naming Ritual – The Art of Bearlesque – The Story of My Life – Creating a Roman Holiday Fantasy – Cuddle Party & Bear Den – Bear Carnival – Morning Yoga and Meditation – Talent Show – Pool, Hot Tub, Mud Pit & Sauna – Hiking Trails