Moms, I need some help. My 8 year old boy went to camp last year and he had a good time but when the subject came up for this year he said he didn't want to go because, "He can't do what he wants and he misses me too much." While, I am completely touched I don't feel like this is a valid reason to not go. It's a YMCA based camp so he learns about healthy eating, exercise and overall self sufficiency. I feel like it's detrimental to him growing and developing to venture on his own (obviously very supervised though) and learn who he is outside of the home. I also don't want to traumatize him. Thoughts??