I like giving them the opportunity to get out of the house and learn new things. Despite the money-sink that scouting seems to have become, it provides them with opportunities and activities that we generally do not think to do on our own. It also appears that Connor has friends who are will be in the Pack/Den (the Pack meets weekly due to the small size) with him. I certainly like giving them a greater chance to socialize.
I enjoyed many of my scouting experiences (and hated others). I hope that they primarily have the good ones.