Skinny Dip Day team spotlight: Indiana Naturists

The Indiana club that turns curious newcomers into naturists

Chris and Steph of Indiana Naturists, joined by a four-legged friend, at a past Skinny Dip Day. | Photo courtesy of Indiana Naturists

Indiana Naturists is a tight-knit club and a Skinny Dip Day regular. Year after year, this Midwestern group throws open its doors to newcomers, takes the plunge, and raises a little more for the cause than the time before. This summer they’re back on the roster of teams supporting the Fistula Foundation ahead of the July 11 dip. We asked them about it, and Chris answered for the club.

What inspired your team to get involved in Skinny Dip Day?

I didn’t know about this fundraiser until Thomas reached out to me. I was familiar with the skinny dip world-record attempts that took place during Nude Recreation Week years ago (Steph and I appear in several photos from Sunny Haven celebrating those events).

I remember speaking with Thomas on the phone. As he explained his mission and the work of the Fistula Foundation, I quickly made the connection: body shame and isolation don’t get much worse than what these women experience. As a naturist, there was no way I wasn’t going to get involved. How could any naturist not?

What makes your team special?

Team Indiana Naturists, although small compared to many groups, serves as a stepping stone for new naturists in our area. Our primary goal is to show the world how positive naturism can be. We aim to be a welcoming place where people can “find out” whether naturism is right for them.

We’re easy to reach with questions, and we also take safety seriously by conducting background checks for everyone, including guests. Membership is affordable, but we remain a well-managed community.

Skinny Dip Day gives us the opportunity to invite non-members for a day and provide that first experience, which is often the hardest step. Even if someone doesn’t join our club afterward, we hope they leave with a better understanding of what naturism is really about and a greater awareness of the important work done by the Fistula Foundation.

What’s been the most memorable moment of your fundraising journey so far?

2025 was our largest-attended event ever. The weather was beautiful, our first guests arrived around 9:45 a.m., and our last guest left after 10 p.m. I was exhausted by the end of the day, but it was worth it. We welcomed more people than ever before and raised our club’s record amount for the fundraiser.

What impact do you hope this fundraiser will have?

First and foremost, we hope to raise as much money as possible for the Fistula Foundation so more women can receive life-changing surgery and reclaim their lives. Beyond the fundraising, we hope to raise awareness. Many people have never heard of obstetric fistula until they learn about Skinny Dip Day. If our event helps someone discover both the cause and the solution, that’s a win.

We also hope the event helps break down misconceptions about naturism. When people attend and see a welcoming, respectful community coming together to support a worthy cause, they often leave with a completely different understanding of what naturism is all about.

What’s one message you’d like to share with supporters?

Thank you for supporting a cause that restores dignity, health, and hope to women who have suffered tremendously. It’s body shame at its worst. Every donation matters, and every conversation helps spread awareness. 🪐

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Support Team Indiana Naturists. You can donate to the Indiana Naturists fundraiser right here. And if you’re in the area and curious about social nudity, this is a club that loves a first-timer—learn more at indiananaturists.com.

And Indiana Naturists is just one of many teams taking the plunge this year. We only have space to feature a sample of them here, but you can see the full roster and pick any team to support, or start a team of your own, at SkinnyDipDay.org.

Naturally, that includes Team Planet Nude! We’re fielding our own team this year for the third consecutive year. Every dollar goes to the same place: curing women of obstetric fistula. Join us here.