I was in the Scouts in the 1970s when it was still somewhat viable as a way to teach boys survival skills.
Orienteering was one of the best merit badges I ever earned. It pretty much saved my life some 20 years later when I got stuck in a heavy snowstorm up in New Hampshire while hiking in some woods.
My son was in Young Marines from 9 years old through high school. Great organization, sponsored by the Marine Corps League. I highly recommend it. Young marines.org