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Bridging Heritage and Future: Exploring China Through a 10-Day Summer Camp in Shanghai and Zhejiang

Author: Olivia Li

From July 27th to August 5th, I had the honor of participating in a 10-day summer camp organized by Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, ZUAA-GWDC Foundation, and Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC). Nearly 30 students, including myself, were given the incredible opportunity to explore different parts of China. We visited bustling cities like Shanghai and Hangzhou, where swarming streets were filled with vendors, tourists, and the irresistible aroma of fresh food. We also experienced the charm of smaller and more rural areas such as Xiandu and Heyang Ancient House in Jinyun City. For someone like me, who had never been to China before, this was a priceless and memorable chance to connect with the unique culture and lifestyle of my motherland.

Aric Deng CYOC Chinese Cultural Festival Article

Author: Aric Deng

As a person living in a society, communities will always mean a lot to us. Whether its the people who live around you, the people who have the same interests as you, or the people who share the same race as you, they will always be a big part of your life. There’s a reason why the Chinese Cultural Festival in D.C. exists and that’s to bring our talented chinese community together. In a large group, we can further strengthen our own relationships, and we can even make brand new ones! When us CYOC volunteers work, we take the word “community” seriously and we try to help everyone we can so that our community members may have the time of their lives.

THE 2025 YOUTH SUMMER OLYMPICS: A GRAND SUCCESS

George Wang

SWE & CYOC Create an Unforgettable Summer Celebration Together!

By George Wang

On August 1, 2025, despite the morning drizzle and overcast skies, Anacostia Park in Washington, D.C., hosted a vibrant and joyful event — the 2025 Youth Summer Olympics. Organized by So What Else (SWE) and Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC) in collaboration with several local nonprofit partners, the event brought together over 380 summer camp participants from the Greater Washington area for a day filled with fun, sports, and meaningful connections.

阳光六月，温暖传递 —— CYOC夏季募捐活动圆满举行

华府青年小记者：Ruichen Feng
摄影/校对：Dechun Feng

2025年6月1日，天气晴朗，阳光明媚。在这个充满活力的初夏清晨，华府青年Capital Youth Outreach Club（CYOC）组织在 Thomas S. Wootton 高中停车场成功举办了夏季捐赠活动（CYOC Summer Donation Drive）。此次活动以“Summer. Serve. Support.”为主题，号召社区居民捐赠衣物、玩具、生活用品、家具、鞋类、学习与美术用品等物资，旨在为有需要的家庭送去一份夏日的温暖与希望。

我的中国相册里的华府青年

作者：Jennifer Zhang

2025年5月28日晚，中国驻美大使馆内灯光璀璨明亮、音乐欢快轻松，在这样美好温馨的氛围下，第六届“我的中国相册（My China Album）”活动拉开了帷幕。“我的中国相册”是中国驻美国使领馆与《中国日报》联合主办的民间友好交流活动，主要是通过征集照片、视频和访谈等形式，记录中美人民友好交往的历史与现状。本届活动的主题是“我的中国足迹（My China Footprints）”，包括影片首映会暨现代化的中国体验活动。中美各界嘉宾200多人受邀出席，华府青年（Capital Youth Outreach Club, CYOC）作为当晚唯一受邀的青年团队，也很荣幸地参加了本次活动。

Jennifer Zhang AANHPI award

By: Jennifer Zhang

I’m Jennifer, a junior student at Winston Churchill High School. It is a true honor to receive this award Asian American and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islander (AANHPI). First, I appreciate AANHPI gives me this award. Second, I truly thank the support from Capital Youth Outreach Club, CYOC for short in Montgomery County. Compared with others, my volunteering experience is unique. Before I moved back to the U.S. from Shanghai in the 10th grade, I had limited opportunities to engage in volunteer work. However, I was fortunate enough to join CYOC, which has opened doors for me to join multiple community-based volunteer efforts. At last but not least , I will thank my CYOC partners, the CYOC adult advisors, Dr. Pinglu, Prof. Taochen and Dr. Haoli and my mother as well, for their great support and help. Without them, it’s impossible for me to get this award.

记 CYOC 的 2025 年毕业典礼和换届大会

By: Grace Yan

2025 年 5 月 18 日（星期日）上午 11 点，华府青年组织（CYOC）在 Cabin John Regional Park 举行一年一度的毕业典礼与领导团队换届大会。绿意盎然的公园迎来了 40 多位华府青年及其家人、嘉宾，共计百余人齐聚一堂，共享这一重要时刻。到处是呼朋唤友的声音，场面热闹温馨。

2025 华府青年毕业典礼

By: Sophie Xu

转眼间，CYOC迎来了新的一年。在这个阳光明媚的日子，微风轻拂，CYOC的小义工们再次欢聚一堂。而这一次，与以往不同——这次是为2025届毕业的小义工们专门举办的庆祝典礼。

青春不散场，梦想再起航：华府青年CYOC举办毕业典礼暨新一届领导团队换届大会

华府青年小记者：Ruichen Feng, 校对、摄影：Dechun Feng

初夏的五月，阳光明媚，绿意盎然。就在这样一个清风徐徐、光影斑驳的周日，华府青年CYOC迎来了一场意义非凡的盛会——高中毕业生庆祝典礼暨CYOC新一届领导人换届大会。大华府各地40余位小义工和60余位家长参加此次毕业烧烤活动。这不仅是一次庆祝青春、致敬成长的毕业庆典，更是一次薪火相传、使命延续的庄严时刻。

From Yunnan to D.C.: A Journey of Connection

By: Sophia Wang

Over the past few months, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to participate in Friday meetings with students from Yunnan. Each week, we explored a variety of topics—ranging from school life and family to pets, hobbies, and favorite movies. These conversations gave me a glimpse into what life is like in Yunnan, and I was fascinated by the cultural differences between their everyday experiences and mine here in the United States.