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The Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC) is a student-led volunteer organization with more than five hundred registered members from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Established in 2018, CYOC has successfully organized multiple fundraising efforts to support hospitals in the US and China during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided aid to Ukrainian musicians affected by the war, and assisted refugees as they settled into the community. As one of the most active youth volunteer organizations in the area, CYOC has had the honor of participating in Washington, DC’s Independence Day parade for four consecutive years (2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024).

CYOC offers a diverse range of volunteer activities, focusing on education, sports, arts, and various community service projects. We warmly welcome young individuals from all backgrounds to join our mission of serving the community, emphasizing the strength that comes from collective efforts. Together, through collaboration and shared goals, CYOC aims to make a positive impact and foster a more inclusive and compassionate society.

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Summer Youth Orchestra

Mock Auditions & Audition Prep

Helping Young Musicians Walk Into Auditions with Confidence – Jenny Yu

At BreezeWood Strings, we remember what it feels like to wait outside an audition room, bow in hand, heart racing. That’s why every summer, our members give up their own practice time to help fellow young string players prepare for county and regional youth orchestra auditions.

Engineering, Culture, and Community at the 24th Chinese Culture Festival

Evan Chen, Founder of Engineering Workshop

August 29, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

Our Engineering workshop team and volunteers were excited to participate in the 24th Washington Chinese Culture Festival, where we brought together engineering, creativity, Chinese culture, and community service. At our 3D-design booth, we sold products I designed to raise funds for the Capital Youth Outreach Club and the Science Bowl Club.

CYOC Showcases Chinese Culture at Washington Chinese Culture Festival

By: Peishi Yu

The 2026 annual Washington Chinese Culture Festival held in Washington D.C. on August 29 brought visitors flocking to see the richness and vitality of Chinese culture. Among the myriad showcases, the Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC) booth stood out with its theme of “Experience Chinese Culture!” Through hands-on activities led by youth volunteers, visitors of all ages were invited to explore Chinese culture in fun and riveting ways.

青春作桥，传递中华文化之美

Daniel Guo

2026年第24届华盛顿中国文化节如约而至。从1999年到今天，华盛顿中国文化节已成为美国民众读懂中国的一扇窗、中美民心相通的一座桥。

第二十四届华盛顿中国文化节

By: Lily Xu

中国是一个拥有丰富多彩文化和悠久传统的国家。上下五千年的历史，赋予了中国独一无二的文化魅力。2026年8月29日，第二十四届华盛顿中国文化节隆重开幕，向大家展示了中国丰富多彩的传统文化：经典美食、传统服饰、民间艺术以及精彩的文化表演等。当然，有了这样热闹的活动，自然少不了志愿者们的辛勤付出。 CYOC的小义工们早早地在9:30到达现场，搭起棚子、布置展台，认真完成各种各样的任务，为文化节的顺利进行贡献自己的力量。

记华府青年参加第24届华盛顿中国文化节

By: Grace Yan

2026年8月29日，第24届华盛顿中国文化节在美国首都华盛顿特区宾夕法尼亚大道第三至第四街之间隆重举行。阳光明媚，现场人潮涌动。舞龙舞狮拉开活动序幕，太极拳、京剧、民族舞蹈、腰鼓、传统音乐及民族服装展示等精彩节目轮番上演，书法、茶艺、传统手工艺、中华美食等丰富多彩的文化体验活动，吸引了众多游客驻足参与。

来自华盛顿特区、马里兰州和弗吉尼亚州的华人华侨及各界朋友欢聚一堂，在热烈的节日氛围中感受中华文化的独特魅力。

Maryland Food Packing

—帮助有需要的马里兰居民

2026年8月21日，随着“华府青年”社区影响力的不断扩大，CYOC Central-Northern MD Branch正式成立。来自 Anne Arundel County、Howard County、Baltimore County 及 Baltimore City 的青少年义工们，用一场充满热情与爱心的社区服务，为CYOC新分会写下了精彩的第一篇章。

What We Built This Summer

Evan Chen, Founder & Instructor of CYOC Engineering Summer Workshop

When I founded our Engineering Summer Workshop last year, we had 16 students and 3 instructors exploring 3D design, 3D printing, and Arduino. This summer, I was excited to see our program grow to two weeks with different engineering content, welcoming 16 students in Week 1 (June 22–26) and 20 students in Week 2 (August 10–14).

这个夏天，我们一起创造

Evan Chen, CYOC 工程工作坊创始人兼讲师

去年，当我在升九年级的暑假创办工程工作坊时，我自己和好友共3 名讲师以及16 名学用一周时间一起探索 3D 设计、3D 打印和 Arduino。今年夏天，我很高兴看到我们的项目发展成为内容各不相同的两个星期工程工作坊：第一周（6月22日至26日）有16名学生参加，第二周（8月10日至14日）有20名学生参加。

TG Academy of Innovation Concludes 2026 Summer Program with Personal Innovation Plan Presentations

COLLEGE PARK, Md., August 9, 2026 – The TG Academy of Innovation (TGAI) concluded its 2026 Summer Innovation Course and Workshop on Sunday with Personal Innovation Plan (PIP) presentations and a closing ceremony at the University of Maryland, College Park. Over 20 students, parents, instructors, advisors, and staff attended the final-day event.