Picture this: you’re the director of a summer camp for children with a specific medical disorder, and one of your long-time campers comes out as bisexual. A volunteer cabin counselor, who has been with the organization for years, suddenly feels uncomfortable and asks that the child not be placed in their cabin. What do you do? Well, one camp director faced this exact dilemma and made a controversial decision that has people talking.
The Camp Director’s Dilemma ️

A Teenager Comes Out

Volunteer’s Uncomfortable Request

Camp Director’s Bold Response

The Ultimatum ⚖️

Questioning the Counselor’s Suitability

Unconditional Love Required ❤️

Disagreements Within the Organization ️

The Right Volunteers Matter

Parents and Former Campers Weigh In

Self-Doubt Creeps In

The Camp Director’s Authority

Board Members’ Opinions ️

The Internet Reacts to Camp Director’s Ultimatum
So, did the camp director go too far or was their decision justified? Opinions are divided, with some people saying they overstepped their authority, while others believe they’re just looking out for the best interests of the kids. ♀️ Let’s dive into the top responses from the internet and see what people think about this controversial situation!

Supporting LGBTQ kids is crucial for a safe environment. NTA

Supporting LGBTQ+ kids is crucial for their safety and well-being.


Supporting LGBTQ+ kids is non-negotiable, fire bigots.

Volunteer’s homophobia exposed. Support for LGBTQ+ kids is crucial.

Supporting LGBTQ+ kids is non-negotiable. NTA for taking action

Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable at this camp

Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable, NTA sets the standard

Support and education for LGBTQA+ children in non-faith organization.
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Creating a safe environment for queer youth benefits everyone.

Camp director prioritizes unconditional love for campers. ❤️

Supporting LGBTQ kids is important, counselor’s lack of qualifications exposed



Supporting LGBTQ kids is a job requirement, not an option

Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable. NTA handled it perfectly

Acceptance is key! NTA comment promotes inclusivity and support

Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable. OP rocks for standing up!

Volunteer counselor prioritizes personal opinion over child’s comfort. NTA.

Supporting LGBTQ+ youth is the right thing to do!

Commenters agree: No way OP is the a**hole in this story

Volunteers should be trained to handle LGBTQ+ scenarios inclusively

Stand up against discrimination, even if it means losing volunteers!

Volunteers must prioritize kids over prejudices at LGBTQ camp

Supporting LGBTQ kids is not a joke, even for Chik-fil-a
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Longevity doesn’t justify discrimination. NTA takes a stand!

This comment shows support for the camp director’s decision!

Short and sweet: commenter calls for firing of intolerant person.

Fighting discrimination and standing up for what’s right.

Standing up to toxic volunteers: NTA receives pushback.

Counselor’s discomfort with LGBTQ+ kids raises concerns about job effectiveness.

Creating a safe and accepting environment for all campers

Suggesting anti-bias training for camp counselors to support LGBTQ kids

Creating a safe space for LGBTQ kids, zero tolerance for hate!

Standing up for LGBTQ+ youth at camp.

Camp director takes a stand for LGBTQ kids

Stand up to bigotry or lose your place at camp!

Equality is non-negotiable. Prejudice has no place near children.

Supporting LGBTQ kids is top priority. Discrimination has no place.

Volunteers must accept children as they are. NTA

Racism and homophobia have no place at camp.

Commenter supports director’s decision to prioritize LGBTQ kids.
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Supporting LGBTQ kids is crucial for a positive scouting experience.


Camp director supports LGBTQ kids, earns NTA from commenter.

Standing up to bigotry. NTA comment takes a bold stance.

Respectful beliefs vs. harmful actions: a counselor’s dilemma

Comparing LGBTQ discrimination to racism – NTA comment.

Creating a safe space for all campers is non-negotiable.

NTA suggests holding board members accountable for discrimination lawsuits.

Creating a safe space for LGBTQ kids at camp.

“Do your job or leave” – NTA. Get that bigot out

Be a voice for the voiceless LGBTQ kids.

Supporting LGBTQ+ youth is crucial for a safe and inclusive environment

Firing a bigot for mistreating a child – NTA

Protecting vulnerable children at camp: why having the right volunteers matters ❤️

Protecting queer children: Camp director takes a stand

Unconditional love for kids is a must!

Camp director receives support for LGBTQ inclusivity stance

Importance of cultural diversity training for camp counselors

Putting kids first and standing up against bigotry

Supporting LGBTQ youth is non-negotiable.
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Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable

Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable

Inclusion is key to a positive camp experience

Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable. NTA for taking a stand!

Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable at this camp

Supporting LGBTQ+ kids is non-negotiable . Thank you for standing up!

Protecting LGBTQ kids is crucial for survival of volunteer organizations.

Homophobic volunteer gets rightfully called out for bigotry towards child

Camp director receives praise for supporting LGBTQ kids
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Supporting LGBTQ kids is non-negotiable. NTA made the right call!

NTA supports setting boundaries for tolerance and intolerance.

Supporting LGBTQ kids should be a no-brainer. NTA.

Last Updated on May 16, 2023 by Diply Social Team