Camas will be closed to the public during this time.
Healthy Sexuality Workshop
- An intimate exploration of what sex means to youth -
Held through the Camas Books Free School and the Underground Curriculum
Ages: 12-18
Saturday February 13 and Sunday 14 1pm -3pm
At Camas Books 2590 Quadra St.
Cost: free
All participants must have this form signed by a parent unless 18 years of age.
The aim of this class is to provide a safe and inclusive space forum where all teens are open to speak their thoughts and feelings about sex, gender and sexuality in a non-judgmental way.
The healthy sexuality class is modeled on the definition provided by the world health organization
Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.
As most sex classes focus purely on anatomical health this class will focus predominantly on the mental and emotional elements of sexuality promoting the idea that sex is natural, healthy and a pleasurable experience that virtually every person on earth will engage in at some point in their lives. It is our hope that this workshop will help teens make those experiences respectful, positive and empowering not shameful, condemning and abusive.
The format of this class will be a youth led dialogue on ways to empower themselves to have a healthy sex life throughout their lives. As such much of the subject matter will revolve around sex and sex related issues. For this reason all participants must have parental permission to attend this workshop. If you have questions or concerns please contact Matt at mrc@uvic.ca.
I hereby give permission for my child ________________ to attend the Healthy Sexuality Workshop.
Parent/Gaurdian Signature Date
Workshop Instructors
Matt Christie is a former education student from the University of Victoria and currently works at the Sundance Elementary School Out of School Care Program as well as the Victoria Youth Paddling Club. Matt has been actively involved in the Underground Curriculum which is a collective that aims to address issues missed in the conventional curriculum dialogue. As such Matt has noticed a significant deficit in workshops on sexuality and hopes that this workshop can provide a space that creates a healthier attitude towards sex amongst its participants and in society at large.
Christine Yole has been involved in education and health promotion for the past eight years. With a Bachelors of Science in Human Biology, Health and Society and a Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology she brings a wealth of knowledge and information to facilitate the understanding of ourselves and others. She has provided educational and personal support to students in both the public and the private school setting. Christine is currently working as a Life Coach, with an emphasis on mental, physical, emotional and spiritual development.
