We've had a lot of fun with scouting! I was my older son's den leader for 5 years and helped with the other one's, in cub scouts. They are now in boy scouts.
They both have gotten a lot out of boy scouts- learning how to socialize with boys who may not share your interests; camping; outdoor skills... It isn't perfect but they really like it! They go to the weekly 1 1/2 hour-long troop meeting and camping one weekend a month.
Recently, at a district-wide camping jamboree, my two kids with their friend took first place on a one-mile orienteering course out of 20 teams! Some of the teams were in high school (mine are in grade school and junior high).
We volunteer a lot with boy scouts- it's like everything; you get out what you put in. My kids have done a lot of the science merit badges, which can be interesting and challenging.
