Chinese Youth Club of Washington, DC
Empowering youth through sport, culture, and heritage since 1939
Building Leaders. Building Community.
CYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping young people grow through athletics, cultural traditions, leadership, and service.
We’re a volunteer-run community where youth develop confidence, identity, friendships, and lifelong pride.
Find your team. Find your community.
Programs
Basketball
Build Skills. Build Confidence.
Volleyball
Train. Compete. Grow.
Lion Dance
Culture in Motion.
Why CYC?
CYC is more than a program — it’s a community built across generations.
Youth gain:
✔ Confidence and leadership
✔ Cultural pride and identity
✔ Lifelong friendships
✔ Discipline, teamwork, and resilience
Families appreciate:
✔ A safe, inclusive community
✔ Coaches and mentors who care
✔ A 100% volunteer-run organization
✔ 85+ years of heritage and service
Congratulations to the CYC Juniors for winning the 2025 NACIVT Championship!
Our Juniors volleyball team brought home the national title, continuing CYC’s long legacy of excellence, teamwork, and pride.
Who We Are
For more than 85 years, CYC has been a cornerstone of the Greater Washington Asian American community.
As a fully volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we create spaces where young people learn teamwork, leadership, confidence, and cultural pride.
Through sports, service, and cultural programs, CYC connects generations and strengthens identity — one practice, one performance, one moment of mentorship at a time.
What’s Happening at CYC
CYC on Instagram
Follow @washingtoncyc for team highlights, events, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Be Part of Something Bigger.
Join our community of athletes, performers, families, mentors, and alumni.
