I went to Sky Y camp with the YMCA. I was a little young to go off by myself like that so I cried on the bus. But I soon made friends and, yes, it was a blast.
Yup. Four years in a row through our church. Went for a week each summer. I hated going the first time, but ended up having a lot of fun. I think it was a good experience for a shy kid like me.
I went for three weeks each summer from age 8 to 12. I was homesick the first year, but once I made friends, I was fine and looked forward to going again each summer. Those were probably the best years of my life.
I did though join the Scouts (NOT "Boy" Scouts... I am not THAT, old thank-you very much!) and the camping and hiking in that stood me in good stead for many very enjoyable camping holidays and caving expeditions over the years since.