Welcome to the Home of The Capital City Bears!

The Capital City Bears, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was founded on the truth that people need to maintain fellowship and fraternity with others of like mind and interest. We exist to:

• Support the eradication of discrimination, especially with regard to physical appearance;
• Provide social opportunities that enhance the personal growth and self-esteem of its members;
• Exemplify diversity and inclusiveness in our community;
• Promote the healthy expression of alternative lifestyles; and
• Foster positive community involvement and service.

What is a Bear?

"The most common definition of a "bear" is a man who is hairy, has facial hair, and a cuddly body. However, the word "Bear" means many things to different people, even within the bear movement. Many men who do not have one or all of these characteristics define themselves as bears, making the term a very loose one. Suffice it to say, "bear" is often defined as more of an attitude than anything else - a sense of comfort with our natural masculinity and bodies that is not slavish to the vogues of male attractiveness that is so common in gay circles and the culture at large."

Quoted from Resources For Bears Website