Lori, step away from the helicopter and give me the keys!
I think your husband is right, stay home when they go camping. Do not stay in a camper close by, even if out of sight. Part of scouting is to work as a team. If your boy young man needs help he needs to learn how to ask it of his team mates, and the others need to learn how to give it. I am sure there will be times your son is asking for help, other times he will be asked to give help. Scouting is a great way for him to start spreading those wings you gave him.