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South Florida camp counselors accused of holding 9-year-old camper by his ankles and slapping him, officials say
By Nikiya Carrero at CBS4 Miami
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Two summer camp counselors were accused of abusing a 9-year-old camper after an intervention in a fight, according to the Miami -Dade Sheriff's Office. Antoinette McKay, 50, and Zaccheus Scott, 34, are accused of child abuse at the Cultivating Minds of Brilliance Visions summer camp program.Camp coun
Key takeaway Peter's Missionary Baptist Church on Southwest 107th Avenue in West Perrine.
Why this matters in The Miami
The allegations of child abuse at the Cultivating Minds of Brilliance Visions summer camp program raise concerns about the safety and supervision of children in summer programs throughout Miami-Dade County. As a major hub for families, Miami relies on these programs to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children during the summer months. The fact that the program was operating out of a church in West Perrine, a neighborhood that is home to many families, highlights the need for rigorous background checks and training for camp counselors. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office's swift investigation and arrest of the suspects is a positive step, but the incident also underscores the importance of vigilant oversight by parents and community leaders to ensure that summer programs are providing a safe and supportive environment for all children. The community will be watching to see how the county's summer camp programs respond to this incident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Two summer camp counselors were accused of abusing a 9-year-old camper after an intervention in a fight, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Antoinette McKay, 50, and Zaccheus Scott, 34, are accused of child abuse at the Cultivating Minds of Brilliance Visions summer camp program.Camp coun
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