Today we are releasing the Naturist Colouring Book as part of an ongoing campaign to promote the benefits of naturism for youth and to encourage families to explore naturism together. The 20-page book features black & white cartoons by naturist illustrators Grace Crowley from Australia and Reinder Dijkhuis from the Netherlands. The images are of naturist families in typical settings. As you may have noticed, we have been answering questions and addressing misconceptions about children in naturism since June with videos on Bare Oaks’ social media. This book is just another part of our campaign to promote the benefits of growing up in a naturistRead More →

Parents should expose their children to the wholesome nudity of naturism to counteract the body-shame created by society and social mediaRead More →

One might think it’s an odd time of year in which to encourage people to consider how to incorporate naturism into their lifestyles, yet it is ideal in many ways. While we all reflect on the past year and step into 2023, there’s no better time for people to examine their thoughts and feelings around their bodies. It doesn’t mean they should be berating themselves about all the wine and chocolate they consumed around the clock during the holidays — just the opposite. It’s a great time to embrace their natural self and consider any negative feelings they may have about nudity, and what causesRead More →

Welcome to Nicole, our new volleyball convener!  She brings a fresh view of how a tournament should be organized. Our two tournaments are June 30th to July 3rd and July 19th to 21st but you can always find others to play volleyball any weekend when the weather is decent. https://www.nudeVball.ca/ We also have many other events. The major ones are listed below and other smaller events can be found on our calendar: https://www.bareoaks.ca/events/ July 2 Professional stand-up comedy https://www.bareoaks.ca/comics-comedy/ July 15-17 Family Weekend https://www.bareoaks.ca/family-weekend/ July 17 5K Fun Run https://www.bareoaks.ca/nude-5k-run/ July 22-24 Bodyfest http://bodyfest.org/ August 14 Sail Away Nude 2022 (in Toronto not at Bare Oaks)Read More →

Two changes to our Saturday kids’ club: It is now FREE because we want everyone to have a chance to participate It starts at 11 a.m. so that parents don’t have to rushRead More →

Starting on Saturday and every Saturday until Labour Day. Two hours of fun with games, crafts, and stories for the kids aged 3 and up; and a two hour break for parents. Meet at the rock in front of the clubhouse. $10/kid – tax included. Buy it ahead or pay cash in person – but the maximum is 10. Available only to the children of members and registered visitors. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kids-bare-blast-tickets-114366332780Read More →

Yes, family weekend is on!  All activities have been planned to be family-unit oriented, to avoid contact, and to maximize physical distancing between unrelated people. For all our pandemic info: https://www.bareoaks.ca/covid-19/ A weekend of events with an emphasis on family fun! Activities, challenges, contests, entertainment, crafts, games and all-around fun for kids of all ages. Event info: https://www.bareoaks.ca/family-weekend/ Special pricing: https://www.bareoaks.ca/family/Read More →

We have many events all summer!  A few highlights: GTA Naturist Volleyball Tournament – 8th Annual June 27-29 Special prices! Family Weekend July 18-20 Special prices!  Lee Baxandall Memorial Volleyball Tournament August 15-17 Special prices!  …and many, many more events throughout the summer and the year! See our events page. Or follow our Twitter feed. Or subscribe to our calendar. (you need a calendar program that supports .ics subscriptions – such as Outlook)Read More →

The start of an annual tradition – a weekend of events with an emphasis on family fun! Activities, challenges, contests, entertainment, crafts, games and all-around fun for kids of all ages. 3rd Weekend in July July 21-22, 2012 Discounted rates are available for visiting families. (If staying overnight, reservations are strongly recommended.) Naturism is a family activity that is good for kids: Read about raising Children in Naturism. Family WeekendRead More →