plast ukrainian scouting organization - usa

Name

plast ukrainian scouting organization - usa

Legal name

Plast, Ukrainian Scouting Organization – USA

Website

https://plastusa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development & Cultural Scouting Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Ukrainian cultural education
• Summer camp programs
• Humanitarian aid coordination
• Leadership training

Headquarters

HQ city

Jenkintown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Humanitarian Aid: The organization raises and distributes humanitarian aid donations to Ukraine through its Scouts for Ukraine initiative. Plast Conference, Inc. (501(c)(3)) manages cross-border donations. Aid includes medical supplies, generators, warm clothing kits, Christmas packages for frontline defenders, and scholarships for Ukrainian military personnel and their families.
2. Membership Dues and Fees: Plast USA collects membership fees and camp registration fees from members. Specific camp costs range from $400 for Школа Булавних to tiered camp fees in Ukraine (UPN 15,000 UAH, UPYu 10,000 UAH, USP/UPS 8,000 UAH).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Plast USA delivers structured Ukrainian scouting programs across five age divisions (ages 3 to 35+) through local chapters (stanytsi), overnight summer camps at three U.S. campgrounds, leadership training curricula, and Ukrainian cultural/linguistic education. It also operates the Scouts for Ukraine humanitarian initiative, which has delivered over $30 million in aid to Ukraine since 2014, and runs an online merchandise store (plastwebstore.com). Membership is community-based, supported by an international Plast network across Ukraine, Canada, Argentina, and Europe.

Product overview

Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization - USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit scouting organization operating as a network of programs rather than a unified tech product. The core offerings include age-differentiated scouting programs (Пташата for ages 3-5, Новацтво for ages 6-11, Юнацтво for ages 11-18, Старше Пластунство for ages 18-35, and Сеніорат for adults 35+), seasonal overnight camps at three properties (East Chatham NY, North Collins NY, Middlefield OH), and the humanitarian initiative Scouts for Ukraine which has delivered over $30 million in aid since 2014. The organization also runs training programs, leadership development, and special initiatives like the 250th Anniversary Passport Program. The digital presence centers on the plastusa.org website as the primary communication and membership platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ptashata (Young Birds) Program Scouting program for Ukrainian-American children ages 3-5, focused on foundational learning through play, basic outdoor activities, and introduction to Ukrainian cultural traditions.
• Novatsvo (Novice Program) Scouting program for Ukrainian-American children ages 6-11, developing skills, teamwork, and engagement with the Ukrainian-American community.
• Yunatstvo (Youth Program) Scouting program for Ukrainian-American youth ages 11-18, featuring advanced training, leadership development, outdoor skills, and scout trials (proby).
• Starshe Plastunstvo (Senior Scouting) Scouting program for young adults ages 18-35, emphasizing senior scouting roles, leadership, and organizational participation within Plast USA.
• Senioryat (Seniors Program) Scouting program for Ukrainian-American adults ages 35 and older, focused on mentorship, community support, and continuing engagement with the Plast organization.
• Summer Camp Programs Overnight summer camps at three U.S. locations (East Chatham NY, North Collins NY, Middlefield OH) providing immersive scouting experiences for youth; tiered pricing by age group (UPN 15,000 UAH, UPYu 10,000 UAH, USP/UPS 8,000 UAH) for Ukraine-based camps.
• Scouts for Ukraine Humanitarian Initiative Humanitarian aid initiative that has delivered over $30,000,000 in aid to Ukraine since 2014, including medical supplies, over 100 generators, 3,200+ warming care packages (Zihrii Sertsia), Christmas gifts for front-line defenders, and scholarships for Ukrainian military personnel and families.
• Shkola Bulavnykh (School of Flag-Bearers) Leadership Training Multi-level leadership training school for Plast USA counselors and leaders, held at U.S. campgrounds; teaches skills for leading scouting units and overseeing camps.
• Plastwebstore.com Merchandise Online store selling Plast USA uniforms, scarves, badges, and scouting materials to members, families, and supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $30,000,000 in humanitarian aid delivered to Ukraine since 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ridgefield RespondsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Ridgefield Responds partnered with Scouts for Ukraine to ship a full container of medical aid to Ukraine. Ukrainian front-line responders acknowledged receipt of generators, defibrillators, and other medical equipment.
• Titans Under SailsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Scouts for Ukraine donated $10,000 to Titans Under Sails, an NGO helping Ukrainian defenders — especially those who have lost limbs — rebuild body and spirit through sailing at sea.
• Ukrainian Heritage Center Soyuzivka (Центр Української Спадщини 'Союзівка')coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Soyuzivka Ukrainian Heritage Center in Kerhonkson, NY (216 Foordmore Road) hosts Plast USA events including the XLII Крайовий Пластовий З'їзд in October 2024. It is a key venue for Plast USA national gatherings.
• Lisovi Chorty Fraternity FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Spartanky (senior sorority of Plast), in partnership with the foundation established by the Lisovi Chorty (Forest Devils) fraternity, launched the 'Spartan Light' initiative to support children of scouts who gave their lives defending Ukraine.
• Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Plast USA established an endowed scholarship at Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) in 2024 for soldiers of the Ukrainian Army and their spouses. Lev Lylio was the first recipient for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• MIST (Міст) and TRT ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 April 2024MIST and TRT Express trucking/logistics companies facilitated the shipping of 3,200+ warming care packages from the 'Зігрій Серця' initiative to Ukrainian frontline defenders. Scouts for Ukraine covered shipping costs.
• Plast Conference, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Plast Conference, Inc. is the administrative partner of Plast USA that manages donations from various countries to Ukraine. It is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. It serves as the legal entity facilitating cross-border humanitarian aid and the Scouts for Ukraine initiative.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America): Scouting America is a large U.S. youth scouting organization delivering outdoor skills, leadership development, camps, and advancement programs. Its membership, volunteer-led chapter network, and camp-based delivery model are closely comparable to Plast USA's core activities.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: Girl Scouts of the USA provides youth with leadership, outdoor, camping, and community programs through a nationwide member organization. It is a direct operating analogue for Plast's age-banded youth-development and camp model.
• Camp Fire: Camp Fire is a nonprofit youth-development organization offering camps, leadership, outdoor, and community programs. Its mission-led, program-and-camp delivery model is highly comparable even though it is not Ukrainian-specific.

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: National 4-H Council supports youth development, leadership, and experiential learning through a broad national network. It is comparable in target audience and educational programming, but its extension-linked structure is broader and less membership-driven.
• YMCA of the USA: YMCA of the USA is a large community nonprofit offering youth development, camping, fitness, and membership programs. Its multi-site community network and youth programming make it a broad incumbent analogue rather than a direct competitor.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs of America operates a nationwide network of youth-development clubs focused on belonging, leadership, and after-school and community activities. Its nonprofit chapter-and-membership structure is comparable at the operating-model level, though its core product is broader than scouting.

Regional players

• Scouts Canada: Scouts Canada is a national scouting organization providing youth programs, leadership development, camps, and volunteer-led local groups. It is a direct functional peer, with a Canadian rather than U.S. operating footprint.
• Girl Guides of Canada: Girl Guides of Canada delivers age-based youth development, outdoor activities, leadership, and camping programs through local groups. It is a direct functional peer in programming and nonprofit delivery, differentiated by geography and target cohort.

Emerging players

• Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM): Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM) is a Ukrainian-diaspora youth organization focused on cultural education, leadership, community, and youth activities. It overlaps Plast's target community and cultural-preservation proposition, although its scouting specialization is less pronounced.

Others

• World Organization of the Scout Movement: The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the global scouting umbrella organization, connecting national scouting organizations and setting common practices. It is an ecosystem and network analogue for Plast's international affiliations, not a direct camp operator or competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/plast_usa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@plastusa8938
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61583441677601
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plast-ukrainian-scouting-organization---usa
• Instagraminstagram.com/scouts.forUkraine

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