How should you explain the rule about romantic relationships at camp?

• A. It is about sexual orientation.
• B. It bans all feelings toward others at camp.
• C. Feelings can be normal, but they can't be acted on at camp.
• D. It only applies to staff.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is setting safe, professional boundaries for romantic feelings in the camp setting. It’s natural for people to have feelings toward others, but the rule here is about controlling actions while you’re at camp. The statement that “feelings can be normal, but they can’t be acted on at camp” captures this balance: you acknowledge that emotions can arise, yet you keep them from influencing behavior during camp, protecting safety, fairness, and focus on activities. This helps maintain appropriate boundaries for staff and campers alike and reduces risk of harm or distraction.

If you notice feelings, you can still handle them responsibly by seeking guidance from a supervisor, and by choosing not to pursue romantic or intimate actions at camp. You can maintain respectful friendships and concentrate on camp duties, with plans to address those feelings when you’re outside the camp context or after it ends.

The other options don’t fit because they either mischaracterize the rule (for example, reducing it to sexual orientation, or implying feelings must be avoided entirely) or misstate who it applies to (such as only to staff).