Florida Dept. of Children and Families Visits Sunsport Gardens

Morley Schloss reports in the latest Naturist Action Committee newsletter:

In mid-January 2010, a social worker from the Florida State Department of Children and Families (DCF) and a police officer arrived at Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort, located in Loxahatchee. An unknown person had contacted DCF reporting that Sunsport had inappropriate photos of nude children on its website, including a photo of children covered with food. As I understand it, any time such a complaint is filed, DCF is required to follow up with a site visit.

Morley reports that he talked to the visitors, who were friendly, showing them photos from the Sunsport Youth Camps. They were apparently satisfied that the children were having fun and that the photos were not a problem. Morley goes on to say:

I believe that it is important to show nude children having fun. Too many people believe that naturist activities should only be for adults, and reluctance to use nude children in photos reinforces that dangerous belief.

The next Naturist Society Youth Camp at Sunsport is scheduled for July 18-25, 2010.