Theme Camp

Octomassage

Octomassage is a day-time relaxation camp. Our main activity shares its name with the camp. We may host other activities such as sensation workshops and consent workshops. Octomassage is a facilitated activity centered around touch and consent. The objective is to practice consensual, platonic touch through relaxing massage, while facilitating space for vulnerability and connection with strangers. No prior experience in giving or receiving massage is required. Minors may attend, with the supervision of their parents or caregivers.


Events Hosted by Octomassage

Day Time Details Type
Fri, May 16
11:15am (1hr)

Nervous System Scrubdown

Movement and postures backed by science to support your body and mind feel maybe a bit less like hot garbage. If breathwork, meditation, or yoga don’t help or make you feel WORSE, give this a shot. We are animals wired to shake, jump, and make noise, and these moves are designed to re-wild your instincts that help you express stuck feelings and tolerate the inevitable suffering of camping. Led by drama therapist and clown Susiefox.
Class/Workshop,
Self-care,
Yoga/Movement/Fitness
Fri, May 16
Noon (4hrs)

Octomassage

Octomassage is a facilitated activity centered around touch and consent. The objective is to practice consensual, platonic touch through relaxing massage, while facilitating space for vulnerability and connection with strangers. No prior experience in giving or receiving massage is required. Minors may attend, with the supervision of their parents or caregivers.

You will be part of giving and receiving massage. Our work is transforming humans into happy relaxed puddles.
Self-care
Sat, May 17
Noon (4hrs)

Octomassage

Octomassage is a facilitated activity centered around touch and consent. The objective is to practice consensual, platonic touch through relaxing massage, while facilitating space for vulnerability and connection with strangers. No prior experience in giving or receiving massage is required. Minors may attend, with the supervision of their parents or caregivers.

You will be part of giving and receiving massage. Our work is transforming humans into happy relaxed puddles.
Self-care
Sun, May 18
Noon (4hrs)

Octomassage

Octomassage is a facilitated activity centered around touch and consent. The objective is to practice consensual, platonic touch through relaxing massage, while facilitating space for vulnerability and connection with strangers. No prior experience in giving or receiving massage is required. Minors may attend, with the supervision of their parents or caregivers.

You will be part of giving and receiving massage. Our work is transforming humans into happy relaxed puddles.
Self-care

Music Hosted by Octomassage

No music events found for this camp.

Photo credit: Header image by Captured by Caro, used with permission.
Land Acknowledgement
We gather for SideBurn on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, the Huron-Wendat, the Mississaugas, and other Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work and build community on this land.