Frolic Planning is Heating Up!

The Frolic 2023

August 15–20, 2023

For more information, visit The Frolic website 

or find us on Fetlife at:

https://fetlife.com/events/1283654

https://fetlife.com/groups/224072

All humans 18+ are welcome. You do not have to be a CSPC Member to attend.

Tickets must be purchased online, there are no door sales. Please note: ticket sales for the Frolic are final; they are not refundable or transferable to other events.

This year’s theme is Forge Your Fate - Choose Your Adventures! 

The Frolic is located on a 40-acre private property in Buckley, WA. The gates open Tuesday, August 15 at 10 a.m. and close Sunday, August 20 at 4 p.m.

Your ticket includes entertainment, amazing education classes (including a featured presenter), skill shares, activities, a flea market/swap meet for campers, a place to camp, play equipment, access to fire pits, a community hot tub, meals, and more! The fee covers food, utilities, property and equipment upkeep, porta potty rentals, and all the minutiae involved in planning an event like this, as well as ongoing expenses to keep the CSPC open and kinky for all our members. Your ticket does not include: a shelter*, guaranteed play partners, or parking. (*A large meeting tent will have some non-private dorm space for those without tents. Email frolic@thecspc.org to let us know you need a space.)

Masking is optional and distancing is up to individuals, but we invite you to discuss safety protocols and comfort before approaching someone closely.

The address, rules, and other information to participate will be emailed to you shortly after you register. Please check your email’s spam and/or promotions folders if you don’t see it in your inbox. If you haven't received it within an hour of registering, contact us at registration@theCSPC.org.

TICKETS

Tickets are on sale NOW!

The next tier goes on sale immediately after the previous one sells out. Able to purchase the more expensive tier and help support your CSPC community? You can select the higher priced tiers anytime!

$250 per person Early Bird tickets for the first 30 people

$275 per person Second Tier tickets for the next 30 people

$300 per person Third Tier tickets until we are sold out

*There is limited free ticketing for volunteers working the entire event. You must obtain a registration code from your Lead. 

Need assistance to attend? Volunteer! Email frolicvolunteers@thecspc.org

ADDITIONAL FEES

$50 additional for an RV (hookups are not available)

$50 additional for a tent trailer (includes a parking pass for the vehicle towing the trailer)

$25 Parking Pass — Parking is limited and must be prepurchased. Your parking pass will be available at registration when you check in. 

$10 for a round-trip ride from the Sumner Sounder Station

ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION

Two presenter bios will appear in every newsletter! See all the classes when you buy your ticket!

COMMUNITY SERVICE

We are a community. We ask that everyone participate in one volunteer shift of about 2–3 hours during camp. When you register, you will be asked to prioritize the type of service you would prefer. 

VIP ROOMS

We have four yurts to auction! Imagine spending this Frolic warm and cozy inside at night with your plus-one in a beautifully decorated Mongolian yurt with a queen-size bed. Please keep in mind that your ticket to The Frolic is not included and must be purchased separately. Bidding is for the add-on VIP room only, and is only accessible after buying your Frolic ticket.

Auction Dates :

Yurt 1 (Heart Yurt) - Sold for $525!

Yurt 2 - Auction starts May 2 and ends May 23 (see images below!)

Yurt 3 - Auction starts May 24 and ends June 14

Yurt 4 - Auction starts June 15 and ends July 7

Contacts

General: Frolic@thecspc.org 

Education: froliceducation@thecspc.org 

Entertainment: frolicentertainment@thecspc.org

Security: frolicsecurity@thecspc.org 

Volunteers: frolicvolunteers@thecspc.org 

Meals: frolicmeals@thecspc.org 

Guess My... Parking Pass

Win a FREE Parking Pass for The Frolic!

Rules: Be the first person to find and correctly list all the song titles and their artists in our Frolic Poem! Must send them in an email to frolic@thecspc.org to qualify. Include whether you've bought a ticket or are planning to. We will announce the winner (with their permission) in the following newsletter. 

*Must be going to The Frolic 2023. Non-transferable. 

Frolic Friendship Poem

If you go chasing rabbits and

you know you are going to fall

Lean on me, when you aren’t strong

Do you need anybody? I need somebody to love.

Come with me into the trees

We’ll lay on the grass and let the hours pass

You want a revelation, some kind of resolution

You want a revelation

When the lights go out, and you throw yourself about

In the darkness where you learn to see

When the lights go out, don’t you ever doubt

The light that we can really be

A true true friend helps a friend in need

Go forth and have no fear

Come close and lend an ear

I can’t help myself, no no, caught up in the middle of it

We can be who we are

You taught me something, yeah, freedom is ours

Let it be unity, let it be community

For refugees like you and me

Sing with me, sing for the year

Sing or the laughter, sing for the tears

Sing with me, if it’s just for today

Because The Frolic is still three months away!

My First Frolic

By Tristan

The first few months of my exploration into kink and sex-positive communities were transformative. I grew as I found new experiences and built new relationships and began to build confidence in who I was and recognize my value. But this whirlwind of growth gave me just a taste of what I experienced at Frolic in 2022.

The immersive experience that kinky camping provided me felt like nothing I had ever been through before but was completely comfortable at the same time.

I was able to freely be myself and express that freedom every waking moment until I decided to sleep each night. Being around others going through the same immersion just built on the energy of the moment. We were all “at camp,” and that mindset was spirited and connecting.

There were so many experiences of nudity, sex, kink, learning, voyeurism, exhibitionism, joy, camaraderie, and community across my time at Kinky Acres but I will highlight my firsts:

• My first needle tasting

• My first strip UNO game

• My first skinny dipping in the inflatable pool

• My first classes about kink

• My first time having sex in a tent

Underlying these experiences were relationships. I was able to forge meaningful connections with like-minded people. This was so important to me feeling comfortable being at Frolic and the root of that comes from this simple fact:

Spending time living with my people is the most natural expression of my identity I can experience.

I'm so excited for Frolic this year and I can't wait to experience that feeling again.

Editor's Note:

Tristan will be leading the Finding Your Way Discussion Group on Wednesday Aug 16 at 1 p.m. during The Frolic 2023.

First Frolic Presenters Are Here!

Introducing our first two presenters for The Frolic 2023!

DJ presenting: A Masochist's Guide to Healing Marks

DJ (she/they) is a white, queer, femme, genderfluid, polyamorous, and disabled survivor who lives in Seattle. As a service-oriented bottom, they identify as a little, masochist, experimentalist, and edge player who has been playing with pain, fear, and power for 13 years. From impact, to rope, to rough body play, to all things sharp and pointy, they like to connect with play partners who are both tender and sadistic while exploring the limits of their pain tolerance. With a broad risk profile and a willingness to try most things at least three times (for science!), they often approach play in a fun, curious, and connective way. Outside of the community, they have five years of experience designing, facilitating, and teaching workshops and classes. 

Evelyn Evey presenting: 1) Kinky Psych 101, 2) Hard to Swallow? - Willing Suspension of Disbelief, 3) Rape Play From the Bottom’s Perspective, 4) Avoiding Accidental Consent Injury, 5) Play Harder and Longer!

Evelyn Evey (she/they) is a happily kinky, switchy, sadomasochistic, polyamorous, queer, gender nonconforming experience junkie who lives in Seattle, Washington where she is actively involved with the Center for Sex Positive Culture (formerly served on the Board) and the local BDSM community. She was vice president of the board of directors for the Pan Eros Foundation (formerly known as the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture) and has had various roles with the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. A voracious learner, she has studied Ayurveda, psychology, and acting, all of which have provided her insight and tools for helping others on their own journeys toward finding balance and having fun with their kink.

More Than Kinky Parties

Don’t forget our monthly online discussion groups!

CSPC is so much more than just live parties. We have many online forums to connect, question, and discover. Not seeing what you want to talk about? Contact us at EventsDirector@thecspc.org and help us form a discussion group that is important to you!

All discussion groups run for one to two hours, and are FREE for members. Simply register within the membership portal. 

Below the Slash: submissive Discussion Group

When: second Tuesday

Time: 7 p.m.

What: Come talk about your subby side!

BIPOC Discussion Group

When: first Thursday

Time: 7 p.m.

What: A space for BIPOC folks across the kink, gender, sexuality, and neurodiversity spectrums!

Community Munch

When: second Thursday

Time: 8 p.m.

What: Connect and explore with others in the community while maintaining a safe distance. Tell a story, show and tell, ask questions!

Finding Your Way

When: second Monday

Time: 7 p.m.

What: Come talk over your experiences and find your path in the CSPC community!

More Amore: A Consensual Nonmonogamy Discussion

When: second Sunday

Time: 3 p.m.

What: Explore the practicalities and possibilities of consensual nonmonogamy with members of the community. Ask questions, share experiences, find resources, and develop new friendships.

Neurodivergent Discussion Group

When: first Sunday and fourth Tuesday

Time: 5 p.m. (Sunday) and 7 p.m. (Tuesday)

What: Using communication styles unique to the neurodivergent population, we’ll explore the world of kink in a comfortable and inclusive environment.

The Queer Discussion Group

When: first Tuesday

Time: 8 p.m.

What: A discussion group for and by Queers!

S/switch Discussion Group

When: third Tuesday

Time: 7 p.m.

What: Come talk about your S/switch-y side with fellow switches!

Wicked Wordplay

When: fourth Wednesday

What: Co-write erotica and read it aloud–or just come to listen and enjoy the hotness!

The Frolic is Back in 2023!

early bird tickets now on sale!

Click the link above to purchase!

What: The Frolic 2023

Where: Buckley, WA

When: August 15–20, 2023

Who: All humans 18+ welcome. You do not have to be a CSPC Member to attend.

Cost: see below for price structure*

*Tickets must be purchased online, there are no door sales. Please note: ticket sales for the Frolic are final; they are not refundable or transferable to other events.*

THE FROLIC 2023 IS BACK - bigger, better, and EPIC at our own private Field of Dreams in Buckley!

This year’s theme is Forge Your Fate - Choose Your Adventures! 

The Frolic is located on a 40-acre private property in Buckley, WA. The gates open Tuesday, August 15 at 10 a.m. and close Sunday, August 20 at 4 p.m.

Your ticket includes entertainment, many education classes including a featured presenter, skill shares, activities, a flea market/swap meet for campers, a place to camp, play equipment, access to fire pits, a community hot tub, meals, and more! The fee covers food, utilities, property and equipment upkeep, porta potty rentals, and all the minutiae involved in planning an event like this, as well as ongoing expenses keeping the CSPC open and kinky for all our members. Your ticket does not include: a shelter*, guaranteed play partners, or parking. (*Although a large meeting tent will have some non-private dorm space for those without tents. Email frolic@thecspc.org to let us know you need a space.)

Masking is optional and distancing is up to individuals, but we invite you to discuss safety protocols and comfort before approaching someone closely.

Please keep an eye on this space for more information as it becomes available!

All humans 18+ welcome. You do not have to be a CSPC Member to attend.

The address, rules, and other information to participate will be emailed to you shortly after you register. Please check your email’s spam and/or promotions folders if you don’t see it in your inbox. If you haven't received it within an hour of registering, contact us at registration@theCSPC.org.

TICKETS

Tickets go on sale April 10, 2023. 

The next tier goes on sale immediately after the previous one sells out. 

$250 per person Early Bird tickets for the first 30 people

$275 per person Second Tier tickets for the next 30 people

$300 per person Third Tier tickets until we are sold out

*There is limited free ticketing for volunteers working the entire event. You must obtain a registration code from your Lead.

ADDITIONAL FEES

$50 additional for an RV (hook-ups are not available)

$50 additional for a tent trailer (includes a parking pass for the vehicle towing the trailer)

$25 Parking Pass - Parking is limited and must be prepurchased. Your parking pass will be available at registration when you check in. 

$10 for a round-trip ride from the Sumner Sounder Station

ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION

We’ve got tons to learn and do planned throughout the week! Presenters will be unveiled at the beginning of May. Stay tuned for more information!

COMMUNITY SERVICE

We are a community. We are people coming together to create something wonderful. To reflect that and to make sure what needs done gets done, we are asking everyone who comes to The Frolic to contribute to the running of the event. We do this through community service. We ask that everyone participate in one volunteer shift of about 2–3 hours during their time at The Frolic. When you register, you will be asked to prioritize the type of service you would prefer. We will be making a schedule that will be emailed out and posted at the event. We are glad you are part of the community and for all the special nuances you bring to our celebration. frolicvolunteers@thecspc.org

MEALS

We will provide a continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. We will also have a hospitality area with snacks and drinks, but it is best to bring any additional meals or snacks you feel like you will want. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated. Please indicate your needs when purchasing your tickets, and feel free to email us at frolicmeals@thecspc.org.

VIP ROOMS

We have four yurts to auction! Imagine spending this Frolic warm and cozy inside at night with your plus-one in a beautifully decorated Mongolian yurt with a queen-size bed. Bidding begins at $200, but we fully expect this to go higher! These rooms normally rent for $150/night online and you get it for six days and five nights! Please keep in mind that your ticket to The Frolic is not included and must be purchased separately. Bidding is for the add-on VIP room only.

Auction Dates:

Yurt 1 (Heart Yurt) - Auction starts April 10 and ends May 1 (see images of the Heart Yurt below!)

Yurt 2 - Auction starts May 2 and ends May 23

Yurt 3 - Auction starts May 24 and ends June 14

Yurt 4 - Auction starts June 15 and ends July 7

Contacts

General Frolic@thecspc.org 

Education froliceducation@thecspc.org 

Entertainment frolicentertainment@thecspc.org

Security frolicsecurity@thecspc.org 

Volunteers frolicvolunteers@thecspc.org 

Meals frolicmeals@thecspc.org 

I Choose My Adventures! How Group Camping as an Adult Changes Your Life

By Turtle

I close my eyes to open my mental scrapbook, reminiscing about all the varied and sundry camps I've attended over my lifetime. Initially, my dad is the oldest of five kids, all of us camping together as a family of ten at Lost Lake. I went on to 4-H Camp, Astronomy Club, my HS track team, Girl's State through the VFW program. I've even camped in the pig tack room at Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds and under the grandstands at the Puyallup State Fair. We think of camp as a place for kids in the summer.

As an adult, I discovered spiritual retreats, church camps, large outdoor activity camps, personal growth conferences in the woods, even one where no one spoke for four days. I worked at Camp Easter Seal too. (Now the slip-n-slide we had there was epic!) Camp Easter Seal was distinctly different from the Oregon Country Fair, which had greenish smoke drifting like fog through the grounds, LMAO.

Then, I joined the CSPC in 2010 and attended Paradise. In 2011, I volunteered. By 2012–2014, I was the entertainment lead for some 400 campers with a crew of ten. Sadly, Paradise was lost. 

Next, The Gathering was organized. I volunteered out there as well. LOL, I'm not sure I know how NOT to volunteer! In my family everyone helps with everything. It's what we do. Why am I sharing all this with you? Because many of my best memories happened at a camp. Ask me about being chased by a freshwater-lake shark some time.

I've learned an incredible amount about the world, about new topics, and I've expanded topics I'm familiar with. I've experienced deep personal growth, challenged my principles, met lifelong friends, and adopted new family members.

At The Frolic, you'll get the chance to experience both lighthearted moments and times when the world stands still. There are those late-night fireside talks that lead to deep-seated camaraderie and inside jokes. You'll build intimacy, trust, and bonds in ways you didn't know existed. 

Our community is unique in that we aren't just acquaintances who happen to know each other. We become an extended family that co-creates inclusive, non-judgmental experiences. We promote exploration and sexploration. Your journey of self discovery and confidence is endless.You'll stretch your cognitive and creative muscles and break out of stagnant routines. 

The Frolic allows you to expand your perspective. Create scenes you'd never consider. Maybe even enjoy new sensations. We have opportunities to experiment.

New people step up and exhibit leadership. We discover each other's hidden talents. By getting to truly know each other and set aside assumptions, we learn to respect each other. You will also see everyone just being human. Funny things happen. Laughter happens. Hugs and snuggles happen. Healing happens. People tap into their deeper purpose and learn to live their best life. They become more authentic to their hearts. 

Adult group camping is also the best type of self care. Being in nature is critical to our health, resting our brain matter.

Refilling our energy. Refocusing our priorities. 

All this and camp includes food, a place to camp, showers, rocking education, and awesome entertainment, plus play time with fantastic friends!

You won't want to go home.

Special Events Takes Over April PPMT: Clowns & Claws RAWR!

Special Events is taking over PPMT in April to take your pervalicious fantasies out to play in the Big Top!

Clowns & Claws RAWR!

Where: Gallery Erato - 309 1st Ave S.

When: Saturday April 8, 2023 

Time: 7 p.m. new member orientation, 8 p.m. party!

Cost: $25

*Tickets must be purchased online, there are no door sales*

Have you ever walked by a clown and heard a deep, slow chuckle that simultaneously curled your toes and yet your inner squee goes, “Yum! Uh what?” A hand slips low in your hair along the base of your neck and squeezes just right. Your breath catches in your throat.

Clowns & Claws RAWR! feeds your inner primal needs found around the grounds of a circus. A whip-cracking lane for long whips and demos! A mat area for those primal-inclined animals with human bodies. (No shoes on the mats.) Wear your favorite costumes, furry ears/tails/paws; get creative with your costume’s theme! (NOTE: please no glitter or feathers or peanuts.) Surprise announcements to come! 

Please know that all play and members are welcome even if you do not participate in the theme. Come have fun and watch the rest of us trip the light fantastic as we skip on the yellow brick road to Wonderland. Yes, we mixed metaphors!

Sign up for that secret pleasure on the Pick-up Play Board and see who answers. This party caters to those lesser-known fetishes! Our staff wants to help you succeed, so please email ahead if you want to use the stage for a scene or set up a special setting! specialevents@thecspc.org 

Want to come? Purchase your tickets online! Tickets are only available through online purchase, we do not sell tickets at the door. Registration for this party is limited to a maximum of 140 tickets. 

Are you a current member of the CSPC? Purchase Your Tickets Here!

Not yet a member of the CSPC yet? Register for New Member Orientation and stay for the party! New member tickets ($35) include orientation, your first month’s membership, and entry to the party. Join us at the kinky circus!

The Frolic is Coming!

SAVE THE DATE: August 15–20, 2023

In just a few short months, we will be hidden away with 150 of our closest friends. Soaking up the sunshine, absorbing new skills, cuddling and laughing by firelight among the trees…It’s The Frolic 2023! Bigger, better, and so bougie! The theme is Choose Your Own Adventure, so if you don’t like how your story is shaping up, turn the page and choose a different ending! 

A limited number of Early Bird tickets go on sale soon, so watch for the flares to light up your media. VIP yurts will be auctioned off as well and they are so WOW! There will be a hot tub, indoor dungeon, outdoor play space, and six days of fantastical community on our own private field of dreams! 

Stay tuned! 

frolic@thecspc.org