Just interested in what people feel about this subject?

When I was a kid, being a Boy Scout was something to be proud of. Now it's defunct, and ruined. Does anything exist that replaces it? I mean the things I learned in the Boy Scouts was invaluable. I learned how to survive in the wild, how to build shelter, build fire, find water, find food. I learned about self defense, self reliance, I made good relationships with other boys from the neighborhood..

It's just sad to think that's all gone. I don't have a son, but I do have a daughter. Do any of you know about good programs for either boys or girls? I really try to do my best; but I just feel like a separate program like I had when I was young, would be so beneficial. I know right now, being completely self reliant is in vogue "so to speak", but how does one go about finding the right people in the community? How does one find good people that can teach good values? So it costs a few bucks, that's okay by me, I just want to do good, and at times feel like I'm failing by not doing enough? not pushing enough maybe? I don't even know.

What are others here doing for their children, beyond just self reliance, and taking control of everything themselves? I feel like community has got to an important part of things, but I'm just so far away.. I don't know how else to describe it.

So again, any good programs you know of? Things on par with the Boy Scouts of old? Any advice on how to vet programs of these sorts? I hate that I have to double think anything, are these people predators? are they just more of "state indoctrination"? Really interested to hear what people here think. Thanks!