International Scout Centre Rustavi

What International Scout Centre Rustavi does

International Scout Centre Rustavi (ISCR) is a nonprofit youth facility and project of the Caucasus Cooperation Foundation for Youth Development (CCFYD), a Swiss-Georgian charitable foundation. Established in Rustavi, Georgia in December 2012 and inaugurated on 21 June 2013, ISCR operates a three-site portfolio: the main Rustavi property (13 rooms, 72 beds plus camping for up to 300), the Scout Campsite Pona Eco Village (150-guest capacity, 150 km from Tbilisi), and the Aragvi River Campsite (100 indoor and 130 outdoor guests). The core technology consists of physical accommodation and conference infrastructure, outdoor activity equipment, and a small filmmaking setup supporting the Scout TV program; there is no software platform or AI/ML component of note.

ISCR's commercial activity centers on accommodation, meals, seminar and conference rentals, equipment rental, and transfer services, priced per booking with no public rate card (all sales are contact-based for groups and individuals). The centre augments earned revenue with grant-funded non-formal education programs including Scout School (launched September 2020) and Scout TV (launched March 2021), plus partnership-driven exchanges funded by the European Commission (Erasmus+, Youth in Action, EVS), USAID, UNDP, UNAOC, UNESCO, SDC, and GIZ. The customer base is composed of international youth groups, national scout organizations, schools, universities, NGOs, and individual travelers, with annual usage of approximately 1,200 people and ~6,500 overnight occupancies drawn from 40+ countries.

Go-to-market combines content marketing via iscr.ge, organic social on Facebook and YouTube, and direct outreach through the global scout network, with channel partners such as Kandersteg International Scout Centre, WAGGGS, the World Scout Foundation, SALTO EECA, and Georgian/regional scout federations handling referral volume. The organization is wholly controlled by CCFYD with no external equity investors, and its leadership and headcount are not publicly disclosed.

Name

International Scout Centre Rustavi

Legal name

International Scout Centre Rustavi

Website

https://iscr.ge

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Scout Centre Rustavi is a nonprofit youth facility in Georgia operating three accommodation and campsite sites (72 beds plus 300-camp capacity at Rustavi, 150-guest Pona Eco Village, 230-guest Aragvi River Campsite), serving ~1,200 international youth, scout groups, schools, and NGOs annually with non-formal education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Hostel and Non-Formal Education Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student & Youth Hostels (Youth Organization/HI-style) (THAGAGAH), Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Youth hostel services
• Scout accommodation
• Non-formal education programs
• Outdoor adventure activities
• Group retreat facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Rustavi

HQ country

Georgia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Services: The centre offers accommodation in two buildings (Scout Villa with 30 beds across 6 rooms, Scout House with 42 beds across 7 rooms) plus camping area for up to 300 people. Revenue generated from overnight stays.
2. Food and Catering: Provides meals including typical Georgian food (Khachapuri, salad, kebab, mineral water). Revenue from food orders as part of accommodation packages.
3. Seminar and Conference Facilities: Conference room with Wi-Fi, projector and screen available for rental. Generates revenue from seminar bookings.
4. Equipment Rental: Rents tents, tables, benches, and cooking sets to guests. Additional revenue stream from outdoor activity support services.
5. Transfer Services: Organizes coach transfers from airport and railway stations for groups and individuals. Revenue from transportation logistics.
6. Pona Campsite Operations: Eco Village campsite in Pona with 150-guest capacity, offering accommodation, meals, seminar facilities, and equipment rental. Subsidiary operation generating revenue.
7. Aragvi River Campsite Operations: Outdoor facility accommodating 100 persons indoor and 130 outdoor with activities including camping, river rafting, rope courses, sports complex, swimming pool, and conference room. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

International Scout Centre Rustavi operates three accommodation properties in Georgia — the main Rustavi centre (72 beds plus 300-person camping), Scout Campsite Pona eco-village (150 guests), and Aragvi River Campsite (100 indoor/130 outdoor) — offering youth hostel accommodation, meals, seminar and conference facilities, outdoor adventure activities, and guided tours of Georgia. The centre complements lodging with non-formal education programs including Scout School and the Scout TV filmmaking project, and serves scout organizations, schools, universities, NGOs, and individual travellers from 40+ countries.

Product overview

International Scout Centre Rustavi operates a portfolio of scouting and youth development facilities across Georgia. The core offering consists of three accommodation properties: the International Scout Centre Rustavi (72 beds plus 300-person camping), Scout Campsite Pona (150-person capacity eco village), and Aragvi River Campsite (100 indoor/130 outdoor capacity). These are complemented by educational programs including Scout School (non-formal education using Learning by Doing methodology) and Scout TV (filmmaking training and production). Additional services include guided tours, adventure activities (rafting, rope courses), and transport arrangements. The centre serves youth groups, schools, universities, NGOs, and tourists from approximately 35 countries annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Scout Centre Rustavi (main property) Modern international scouting centre in Rustavi, Georgia, 25 km southeast of Tbilisi, offering accommodation in Scout Villa (6 rooms, 30 beds) and Scout House (7 rooms, 42 beds) for a total of 13 rooms and 72 beds, plus a camping area for up to 300 people. Includes seminar/conference facilities with Wi-Fi, projector and screen, food and catering services, equipment rental, and outdoor activity infrastructure. Designed for scout organizations, schools, universities, NGOs, and individual travellers.
• Scout Campsite Pona Youth Eco Village in the Georgian mountain village of Pona, 150 km from Tbilisi, comprising a 5-hectare site with three local houses and campsite facilities with capacity for 150 guests. Located near the Lagodekhi Wild Life Reserve and the historical town of Khvareli, it provides accommodation, meals, seminar facilities, and equipment rental focused on outdoor education and eco activities.
• Aragvi River Campsite (Scout River Lodge Chinti) Outdoor and indoor campsite in the recreational area of the Aragvi River accommodating 100 persons indoor and 130 outdoor. Offers camping, river rafting, rope courses, a sports complex, a swimming pool, and a conference room, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included as part of the stay.
• Scout School Non-formal education program for youth covering introspection, scouting methodology, community engagement, healthy lifestyle, art and culture, science, and volunteering. Uses the 'Learning by doing' methodology to teach values such as tolerance, volunteering, and creative work, and is open to youngsters in Rustavi.
• Scout TV Filmmaking and production school where participants learn basic video production, storytelling, cinematography, and editing using equipment provided by the centre. Includes an 8-area curriculum and produces mini TV shows about scouting, centre life, projects, and volunteering distributed via an online television channel on YouTube and Facebook.
• Guided Tours Curated guided tours of Georgia including Birds, Black Sea Coast, Cave Towns, Come and Cook, Early Christians, Georgia and Armenia, Homeland of Wine, Jigsaw of Landscapes, Misty Mountains, Wild East, and Winter Dream. Sold to guests staying at ISCR and the wider public for cultural immersion experiences.
• Adventure Activities
• Airport/Railway Transfer
• Coach Transfer to Pona

Quantifiable outcome

• ~1,200 annual visitors, ~6,500 overnight occupancies since 2013 opening
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2013KISC participated in ISCR's grand opening ceremony on 21st June 2013. KISC representatives presented gifts including a certificate, two neckerchiefs, and a mountain crystal from Gestern Valley as a symbol of friendship. ISCR has a dedicated room at KISC for popularization of Georgia.
• Caucasus Cooperation Foundation for Youth Development (CCFYD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCFYD is the founding organization behind ISCR. It's a charitable foundation promoting holistic development of children and young people on an international level, focused on the southern Caucasus, particularly Georgia. CCFYD financed and transformed a private villa in Rustavi into the modern international scouting centre.
• World Scout FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner/link on ISCR website. World Scout Foundation supports scout movements globally and is connected through the international scout network.
• WAGGGS - World Association of Girl Guides and Girl ScoutsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner/link on ISCR website. International organization for girl guides and girl scouts connected through scouting network.
• SALTO Eastern Europe and Caucasus Resource CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by European Commission in 2015 to host EVS (European Voluntary Service) volunteers at ISCR. Provides resources and support for youth non-formal education in Eastern Europe and Caucasus.
• Georgian Organisation of Scout MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational scout organization in Georgia. Partnered on projects including 'Go Green Action Plant Your Future' environmental initiative.
• KKOSM Kvemo Kartli Organisation of Scout MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional scout organization in Kvemo Kartli. Collaborates on youth activities, local scout training, and community programs for the region.
• Magic Lantern InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's cinema studio from Switzerland. Magic Lantern program allows children aged 6-12 to learn about cinematography. ISCR hosts monthly film screenings with 9 films per year for 3 GEL membership.
• Goose NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISCR became member of Goose Network in 2015. Network focused on youth and child welfare initiatives.
• Georgian Coalition for Child and Youth WelfareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISCR is a member of this coalition focused on policy and advocacy for child and youth welfare in Georgia.
• Georgian Youth for Europe (GYE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation implementing Erasmus+ and youth exchange projects. Partnered on 'Rustavi on Bikes' project and multiple youth mobility programs including 'Change Yourself Change Society'. Hosts EVS volunteers at GYE office.
• NGO SIKAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized civil integration youth camp at ISCR for Georgian and Azerbaijani pupils from 24 public schools of Kvemo Kartli region. Funded by USAID 'PH International' Civic Education Program.
• Women's Gaze NGOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized multicultural camp 'multicultural bridges' at ISCR for women from different minority groups in Georgia. Project financed by United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).
• Center for Development and DemocracyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project with ISCR to increase competencies and involvement of young people in Kvemo Kartli. Focus on youth participation in political processes through discussions and trainings.
• Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Union (NUGGGS) ArmeniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer of international training 'Strong Leaders for Sustainable Future' held at ISCR. Training for girls and women from Armenia, Ukraine, and Georgia on leadership and scouting methodology.
• Georgian Girl Scouts DiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in 'Strong Leaders for Sustainable Future' training at ISCR. Georgian girl scouts organization.
• Association of Ukrainian GuidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in 'Strong Leaders for Sustainable Future' training. Cross-border cooperation in girl guiding and scouting.
• Rustavi City HallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided bicycles for 'Rustavi on Bikes' project at ISCR. Supports youth mobility and eco-friendly transportation initiatives.
• Caucasus Environmental NGO NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided expert Rezo Getiashvili for 'Green Europe' exchange program at ISCR on ecological and environmental protection topics.
• Youth Initiative Regional Association (YIRA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in 'Go Green Action Plant Your Future' environmental event at ISCR.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sangam World Centre (WAGGGS): WAGGGS world centre in Pune, India, hosting international girl-guide and youth exchange programmes with on-site lodging and training — same operating model and global scout network integration as ISCR.
• Our Chalet (WAGGGS World Centre): World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts centre in Switzerland offering accommodation, programme, and training facilities to international youth — same operating model as ISCR, but with longer history and larger footprint.
• Gilwell Park (The Scout Association, UK): Historic UK scouting activity and training centre offering accommodation, adventure activities, and youth programme facilities; same operating model as ISCR but serving primarily UK and European scout markets.
• Pax Lodge (WAGGGS World Centre): WAGGGS world centre in London providing international youth programme facilities and accommodation; directly comparable to ISCR as a sister WAGGGS-aligned facility serving global girl-guide and scout movements.
• Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC): The pre-eminent international scout centre in Switzerland and ISCR's named partner/peer; both provide scout-led accommodation, training, and outdoor programming to international youth groups under the global scout movement.
• Cabaña Scout Centre (WAGGGS, Mexico): WAGGGS-affiliated scout centre in Cuernavaca, Mexico, providing international youth programme and lodging; directly comparable to ISCR as a WAGGGS world centre serving cross-border youth groups.

Others

• Caucasus Cooperation Foundation for Youth Development (CCFYD): ISCR's parent foundation; a charitable foundation promoting youth development in the southern Caucasus. Closely linked organisation that funds, owns, and governs ISCR's operations and expansion.

Broad incumbents

• Hostelling International: Global federation of youth hostels offering low-cost overnight accommodation and cultural exchange programmes; broader portfolio player with overlapping youth-travel customer base and accommodation model.
• YMCA Camping (various national associations): Network of YMCA-operated residential camps and youth centres offering accommodation, training, and outdoor programmes — comparable in mission (youth development, non-formal education) and customer type, though not scout-specific.

Regional players

• Scouting Ireland National Scout Centres: National scout activity centres in Ireland (e.g., Larch Hill, Mount Melleray) running youth accommodation and adventure programmes; same operating model as ISCR but primarily serving a Western European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUNdQmlS3KmagsOvc2zju3A
• Facebookfacebook.com/211936638950478
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-scout-centre-rustavi

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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