Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization - USA

What Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization - USA does

Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization - USA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit youth organization serving the Ukrainian-American diaspora, with roots tracing to 1911 in Lviv. The organization operates five age-based divisions (улади) — Ptashata (3-5), Novatstvo (6-11), Yunatstvo (11-18), Starshe Plastunstvo (18-35), and Senirat (35+) — delivered through a nationwide network of local chapters (stanytsi) and three owned camp facilities (Novyi Sokil near Buffalo, NY; Pysanyj Kamin near Cleveland, OH; Vovcha Tropa in East Chatham, NY).

Programming centers on character and leadership development, Ukrainian language and cultural education, outdoor skills, and community service. Specialized offerings include the Novatskyj Vyshkil instructor training, Shkola Bulavnykh camp-leader program, Zolota Bulava inter-krai youth camp (50th anniversary in 2024), Morskyj Tabir (sailing), and Burlatskyj Lehschetarskyj Tabir (ski), alongside the Plastovyj Shljah member magazine. The organization is part of the global Conference of Ukrainian Plast Organizations (KUPO, founded 1954) and runs the Scouts for Ukraine humanitarian initiative, which has delivered over $30M in aid to Ukraine since 2014.

The revenue model is non-profit: recurring membership fees and donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and Ukrainian credit unions, supplemented by camp participation fees. The organization is independently governed by an elected volunteer leadership body (Krayiova Plastova Starshyna / KPS) with 44 paid administrative staff at the Jenkintown, PA headquarters. It is not venture-backed or owned by an institutional investor; Plast Conference, Inc. functions as the administrative partner for worldwide Plast coordination.

Name

Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization - USA

Legal name

Plast, Ukrainian Scouting Organization – USA

Website

https://plastusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization - USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth scouting organization serving the Ukrainian-American diaspora across five age-based divisions (ages 3-35+). It operates three camp facilities, leadership training programs, and the Scouts for Ukraine humanitarian initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Scouting and Cultural Education

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Ukrainian cultural education
• Youth leadership development
• Summer camp experiences
• Humanitarian aid initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Jenkintown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization raises funds through donations from individuals, corporations, and partner organizations. They operate 'Scouts for Ukraine' initiative that has delivered over $30,000,000 in humanitarian aid to Ukraine since 2014.
2. Membership Fees: Revenue generated through membership contributions and participation fees for camps and training programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization - USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth organization that delivers Ukrainian scouting and cultural education to the Ukrainian-American diaspora. It offers age-tiered youth programs, residential summer camps, leadership training, scouting publications, and humanitarian aid initiatives such as Scouts for Ukraine, funded through donations and membership fees.

Product overview

Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization - USA operates as a non-profit youth organization offering a comprehensive scouting program. The organization provides multiple camp facilities (Novyi Sokil, Pysanyj Kamin, Vovcha Tropa), specialized training camps (Zolota Bulava, Morskyj Tabir, Burlatskyj Lehschetarskyj Tabir), training programs (Novatskyj Vyshkil, Shkola Bulavnykh), and publishes Plastovyj Shljah magazine for members. The organization also operates the Scouts for Ukraine humanitarian aid program that has delivered over $30 million in aid to Ukraine since 2014. Programs serve different age groups: Ptashata (3-5), Novatstvo (6-11), Yunatstvo (11-18), Starshje Plastunstvo (18-35), and Senirat (35+).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ptashata Youth Program Introduction to scouting for children aged 3-5, focused on play, basic social skills, and early exposure to Ukrainian cultural activities within the Plast framework.
• Novatstvo Youth Program Scouting program for children aged 6-11 that builds foundational skills, teamwork, Ukrainian cultural knowledge, and character development.
• Yunatstvo Youth Program Scouting program for adolescents aged 11-18 that emphasizes leadership, citizenship, outdoor skills, and deeper Ukrainian cultural and civic engagement.
• Starshje Plastunstvo Program Program for young adults aged 18-35 focused on advanced leadership, service, community organizing, and continued Ukrainian cultural identity.
• Senirat Program Alumni and senior member program for adults aged 35+, providing mentorship, fundraising, governance, and continued community engagement.
• Novyi Sokil Summer Camp Residential summer camp for Plast members providing outdoor activities, Ukrainian cultural immersion, and scouting skills development.
• Pysanyj Kamin Summer Camp Residential summer camp for Plast members offering outdoor programming, Ukrainian cultural education, and scouting activities.
• Vovcha Tropa Summer Camp Residential summer camp for Plast members offering outdoor programming, Ukrainian cultural education, and scouting activities.
• Scouts for Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Initiative Humanitarian aid initiative supporting Ukraine through fundraising and material support coordinated by Plast members and chapters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered over $30,000,000 in humanitarian aid to Ukraine since 2014

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scouts for Ukraine (Plast USA AID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian initiative operated by Plast USA to deliver aid to Ukraine. Has delivered over $30,000,000 in aid since 2014, including medical supplies, generators, Christmas packages for soldiers, and support for Ukrainian scouts.
• Plast Conference, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that encompasses all Plast scouts worldwide and manages donations from various countries to Ukraine.
• Конференція Українських Пластових Організацій (КУПО)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference of Ukrainian Plast Organizations that maintains unity of Plast worldwide. Representatives from Australia, Argentina, Great Britain, USA, Canada, and Germany participate. Founded in 1954.
• Ridgefield RespondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that collaborated on delivery of medical aid container to Ukraine.
• Titans Under SailsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO helping Ukrainian defenders, especially those who have lost limbs, rebuild through sailing. Scouts for Ukraine donated $10,000 to support this initiative.
• Lisovi Chorty Fraternity FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner foundation for Spartanky (senior sorority) initiative to support children of fallen heroes defending Ukraine.
• Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Plast USA Endowed Scholarship granted at UCU for the 2025-2026 academic year, created for soldiers of the Ukrainian Army and their spouses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Scouting America: The largest US youth scouting organization, operating a similar membership-based, camp-driven, age-cohort youth development model. Directly comparable to Plast USA's program architecture, though serving a much broader, non-ethnicity-specific population.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: Major US youth organization running camps, badge/curriculum programs, and troop-based leadership development. Directly comparable to Plast USA in operating model (membership, local chapters, camps, progression), though serving girls nationwide without ethnicity-specific scope.
• Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM / SUM): The closest peer to Plast USA: another Ukrainian diaspora youth organization running parallel scouting, cultural-preservation, and leadership development programs across North America, Europe, and Australia. Direct overlap in mission, demographic, and operating model.
• Camp Fire: US youth organization delivering camp-based programming, outdoor education, and leadership development. Directly comparable to Plast USA's camp-centric youth development model and tiered progression structure.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Major US youth development organization running local-club-based programming focused on leadership, character, and community engagement. Directly comparable to Plast USA's mission and chapter-based service delivery, though serving a broader demographic through after-school rather than camping formats.
• YMCA: Major US community youth organization operating residential summer camps, leadership programming, and character development. Directly comparable to Plast USA in camp infrastructure and youth mission, though serving a much broader population without ethnicity specificity.
• 4-H: US youth development organization focused on leadership, citizenship, and skill-building through club-based programming. Directly comparable to Plast USA in member-driven, cohort-based youth development, though delivered through cooperative-extension channels rather than camps.

Others

• Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: The main Ukrainian-American advocacy and community-coordination umbrella organization. Related as a parallel diaspora-serving institution with overlapping constituency and donor base, but focused on political advocacy rather than youth programming.
• Nova Ukraine: Major US-based Ukrainian humanitarian non-profit raising and channeling aid to Ukraine. Related as a peer Ukrainian-focused 501(c)(3) sharing a similar donor constituency and wartime mission overlap with Plast's Scouts for Ukraine program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61583441677601
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plast-ukrainian-scouting-organization---usa
• Instagraminstagram.com/scouts.forUkraine

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