Also, the Scouts of today do a lot more than camping...as they should. Boy Scouts is all about preparing our young men...and women...to be the leaders of tomorrow. Camping, sure, is a part of it. But camping was a way to attract youth to the LEADERSHIP program. BSA, fortunately, is adapting to the changes in our youth and appealing to them in a much broader way.
You are exactly correct.
The many character traits scouting helps develop include pride, honor, service, time management, goal setting, discipline, respect for God and country, and measured achievement over a period of several years. Combined, these factors equal leadership. As noted in my above posting, Eagle Scouts consistently rise to positions of great responsibility -- and this doesn't happen by accident.