Mergers aren't a bad idea. I was doing some research tonight and wondered whatever happened to Camp Wenasa. Gone 20 years after a long overdue merger. Both camps are sold in favor of bigger, better camps out in the actual woods. Does it mean anything that they're now districts instead of councils? -- it probably means a decent amount in terms of shared activities and shared camps. 8 years we never did a single thing with the rival council. You don't see that any more.
The outdoors is a double-edged sword:
1) Kids aren't that interested in the outdoors
2) Scouts are well-positioned to