Ukrainian scouting in Calgary
Friends who become family. Skills that last. Adventures rooted in Ukrainian culture. This is Plast Calgary.
About Plast
Plast is a Ukrainian youth organization founded on the principles of scouting. Its aim is the well-rounded, non-political self-development of young people in a Ukrainian spirit.
Children and teens learn through play and work in small groups, spend time in nature, discover their own interests and take on responsibility. Programs are led by volunteer counsellors with the support of parents and the community.
What is Plast? (Plast Canada) (opens in a new tab)Language, songs and traditions: Easter hahilky, St. Andrew’s Eve, carolling and the Kupala festival.
Hikes, campfires and camps; cycling, skating and skiing, and skills that last a lifetime.
Self-government in small groups, Plast proficiency badges and service to others.
The Plast law
A Plast member honours God and Ukraine.
A Plast member listens to their counsellors and lives by the Plast law.
A Plast member helps others and keeps trying to do better.
Programs
Calgary runs three age-based programs. Meetings are on Saturday afternoons, and summer brings camp.
Preschool
For the youngest
Plast’s program for preschool-age children. Ask the Calgary team about ages, schedule and available spots.
Ages 6–11
102nd Co-ed Nest “Skeliastyi Rai”
Saturday meetings full of stories, games, crafts, sports and singing. Novaky earn Plast levels and proficiency badges.
Ages 12–18
102nd Co-ed Kurin named after Oleksa Dovbush
More independence: discussions, projects, sports and singing at weekly meetings, working in small groups.
Adults in Plast
Calgary’s counsellors, branch leaders and parent volunteers belong to Plast’s adult branches. If you’d like to get involved as an adult, email us.
Email usAges 18–35
USP, senior scouts
Young adults who become counsellors for Novatstvo and Yunatstvo, run camps and build the Plast community.
Ages 35+
UPS, Plast seniors
Experienced members who support youth education and take on leadership and administrative roles in the organization.
A year in Plast
A typical rhythm of the Plast year. Ask the branch team for exact dates.
Returning and new members gather together. In 2026, 15 new families joined the branch.
A Ukrainian tradition on the eve of St. Andrew’s Day.
Carols and Christmas customs with the community.
Spring games and songs at Easter.
In 2026 the festival’s theme was human flight to the Moon.
Novatstvo and Yunatstvo camps, and the Kupala festival.
Summer camps
Camp is the heart of the Plast year. Kids learn to live outdoors, look out for one another and act on their own.
In summer 2026, novaky from Calgary and Edmonton camped together.Read the story
News
The latest from the branch.
Відкриття пластового року є першою зустріччю станиці після літа. Новаки повертаються з таборів засмаглі й з новими відзначками, юнаки з новими історіями, а на галявині з'являються…
Read the storyНовацький табір є вершиною пластового року для дітей від 6 до 11 років. Один або два тижні в кабінах, із власною програмою, ранковою збіркою, піснями біля ватри й кухнею, якою…
Read the storyЩороку Свято Весни в Калґарі має свою тему, навколо якої будується весь день: ігри, завдання, майстерки й навіть обід. Торік це була природа й ліс. Цього року станиця полетіла…
Read the storyPhotos and stories: Plast Calgary.
The Yunatstvo motto
СКОБ!
Novaky greet each other with “Hotuis!” (Be prepared!)
For parents
It’s simple: an online form, an email from the Calgary team, then your first meeting.
It takes about five minutes. One form can register two children living at the same address.
Open the formThe Calgary team will contact you about your child’s group, the membership fee, the uniform and the date of the first meeting.
Meetings are held on Saturday afternoons at the Cultural Centre of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral.
Open in Maps (opens in a new tab)Saturday afternoons at the Cultural Centre of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 404 Meredith Rd NE. The branch team will confirm the exact time for your child’s group. The branch’s P.O. box is for mail only.
Yes. Plast is conducted in Ukrainian, and Plast Canada requires a working knowledge of Ukrainian and Ukrainian-language instruction as a condition of membership. The registration form also asks where your child studies Ukrainian. If you’re unsure about your child’s level, email us.
Members take part regularly in weekly meetings, branch and community events, and summer camps. Plast runs on volunteers, so parents’ help is part of branch life.
The annual membership fee is paid directly to the branch. The Calgary team will share current fees and camp costs after you register.
Yes, Plast members wear a uniform. The branch team will tell you what your child needs and where to get it.
Volunteer counsellors who complete Plast leadership training, supported by parents and the community.
Get involved
Parents and adult Plast members help at meetings, camps and events. The branch runs because of them. Plast Canada publishes a roadmap for adults who want to get involved.
Donations to Plast Calgary are accepted through CanadaHelps, a Canadian platform for charitable giving.
Contact
Want to register your child, volunteer or just learn more? We’d love to hear from you.
St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre
404 Meredith Rd NE
Calgary, AB T2E 5A6
P.O. 52128, RPO Edmonton Trail
Calgary, AB T2E 8K9
Fill in the form. It takes about five minutes.
