On Sunday July 27, 2025, Joshua Meng, Brendon Jiang, and Alicia Zhang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students were introduced to basic chess concepts like creating chances in a game and tactical awareness in a position. They learned that even a seemingly equal position may be suddenly changed with a few good […]

On July 31, volunteers taught the final bucket drumming class of the summer at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land. They reviewed the skills learned over the previous sessions and led participants in practicing and performing a full song using bucket drums. Volunteers: Lead (2.5 hrs): Zoey Dou Assistant (0.5 hr): Sulan Yang Parent on duty (2.5 hrs): […]

On July 30, volunteers continued leading the dog toy-making project that began the previous week. The pull toys were crafted from recycled t-shirts, reinforcing the lesson on recycling introduced earlier. Through this hands-on activity, participants were reminded of the importance of reusing materials to reduce waste. In addition to the toy-making project, volunteers also assisted […]

On July 29, volunteers taught a newly designed curriculum at the SMILE Summer Camp focused on green energy. They began by explaining how electricity works and its role in our daily lives. The lesson then introduced renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, emphasizing their importance in protecting the environment. To reinforce the […]

On July 26, AYLUS Pearland held its 6th art class of the summer, bringing together young artists for a colorful and refreshing session focused on drawing summer fruits. Guided by enthusiastic high school volunteers, the kids explored how to draw and color fruits such as lemons, watermelons, strawberries and more. The volunteers offered encouragement and hands-on help, showing the kids how to blend […]

On Friday, 7/18/25, Anna Zheng and Abigail Zheng taught the last Aylus kpop dance lesson of the summer. They began with some simple stretches to warm up. In class, they reviewed Flower and then moved on to continue teaching Hot Sauce. After the half a hour of class the students recieved a 5 min water […]

On July 25th, Pearland volunteers led a lively body percussion session at the LSA Special Needs Caring Center. This interactive activity helped participants explore rhythm, beat, and coordination using their hands, feet, and voices. In addition to the music session, volunteers assisted the center staff with life skills instruction and supported participants during painting classes, […]

On July 19th, five AYLUS Pearland members held the 5th art class this summer. 14 kids attended the class. In this session, the volunteers introduced name art, teaching kids creative and fun ways to draw and decorate their names using bright colors, patterns, and unique designs. The kids had a great time expressing themselves artistically, […]

Every summer, Alvin ISD organizes a school supply sorting and packing event to prepare free supplies for students ahead of the new school year. This year, our volunteers proudly participated in this meaningful initiative. On July 23, they helped pack all the supplies into a total of 3,500 backpacks—completing the task ahead of schedule and […]

Every summer, Alvin ISD organizes a school supply sorting and packing event to prepare free supplies for students ahead of the new school year. This year, our volunteers proudly took part in this meaningful initiative. On July 22, they continued assisting with sorting a wide variety of school supplies and began packing the items into […]

Every summer, Alvin ISD organizes a school supply sorting and packing event to prepare free supplies for students ahead of the new school year. This year, our volunteers proudly participated in this meaningful initiative. On July 21, they arrived at The Old Alvin Primary School to help sort a wide variety of school supplies, ensuring […]

On July 24, volunteers from Pearland brought music and joy to GiGi’s Playhouse in Sugar Land by leading a fun and engaging drumming session for children with special needs. The interactive activity encouraged children to explore rhythm, sound, and movement in a supportive environment. Laughter and music filled the room as the kids enjoyed the […]

On July 23, Pearland volunteers led an engaging session focused on pet care and the importance of responsible pet ownership. During the activity, participants learned how to repurpose old T-shirts into fun and safe dog toys, promoting both creativity and sustainability. Volunteers also assisted the center staff with life skills classes, offering hands-on support to […]

In the morning, volunteers led an emergency 911 session to teach campers how to respond in emergency situations. They also introduced the basics of CPR and discussed how to recognize and respond to identity theft. Later in the day, volunteers worked with campers on reading activities and cultural lessons. Volunteers: Lead (7.5 hrs): Junxi Zhang, Katherine […]

Volunteers organized a donation drive to collect urgently needed items such as non-perishable food, hygiene products, baby supplies, and pet food. Eleven volunteers participated in the effort, collecting and sorting approximately 200 items. The donations were then delivered to a partnering organization that will coordinate shipment to the Kerr County region to support flood victims. […]

On July 23rd, 2025, Pearland Youth Volunteers taught students at their local Chinese school about making small bridges out of chopsticks, paper, and tape. The kids eagerly built their bridges, which were then tested for how much weight each bridge could hold, with the winning team receiving candy in return. Volunteers (3 hour): Junxi Ding,  Ethan Gao […]

On July 22nd, 2025, Pearland Volunteers hosted an engaging and educational session for students focused on the role of robotics in modern industries. Volunteers began the workshop by introducing how robots are widely used in fields such as manufacturing, healthcare, space exploration, agriculture, and disaster response. Through videos, real-world examples, and hands-on demonstrations, students gained insight […]

In the afternoon of July 16th, the Pearland Youth Volunteers went to Huaxia to teach around 12 younger children the basics of robotics. We introduced them to concepts like motors, the hub, and sensors. They had fun and enjoyed learning along with building legos. Volunteers (2 hour): Roger Cui, Ian Chiang Parent on Duty (2 […]

On Sunday July 20, 2025, Joshua Meng and Brendon Jiang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students competed against each other, seeing who could solve each position quickly and accurately. Through this, they learned to recognize different types of basic checkmates. Additionally, they saw that even a seemingly equal position may be suddenly changed with a […]

On Tuesday, 7/15/25, Anna Zheng, Abigail Zheng and Grace Dai taught the seventh Aylus summer kpop dance lessons. First, Anna started by leading them through some stretches. In the first half of class Anna finished to reviewing and teaching the choreography from last class. After the first hour of class the students received a 5 […]

On Monday, 7/14/25, Anna Zheng, Abigail Zheng and Grace Dai taught the sixth Aylus summer kpop dance lessons. First, Abigail started by leading them through some stretches snd warm ups. Afterwards they began to review and finish teaching the choreography from last class. In the middle of class the students recieved a break for their […]

On July 15th, 2025 the Pearland Youth volunteers gave the next robotics class in the community. To foster teamwork and creativity, students were divided into three groups, each tasked with designing and building a functional catapult using limited materials. The primary goal was to hit stacked blocks placed at varying distances — testing both accuracy and power. The activity […]

On July 19, 2025, AYLUS Pearland and PROMIS volunteers hosted a fundraising booth at the Pearland Farmers Market to support special needs education. The booth featured fun and meaningful activities, including face painting for children and the sale of handmade crafts created by individuals with special needs. These unique items showcased the creativity and talents […]

On July 19, volunteers from the AYLUS Pearland Branch assisted in organizing the Old Farmers Market event at the Pearland Recreation Center. Arriving early in the morning, volunteers helped the event organizer set up the parking lot and signage. They also assisted vendors in transporting merchandise, tables, and chairs to their designated booths. Throughout the […]

On July 19, volunteers from the AYLUS Pearland Branch participated in the book sale event at Pearland West Library. During the event, volunteers helped organize and arrange books and shelves. Their support helped ensure the event ran smoothly and efficiently, creating a welcoming environment for community members browsing for books. By contributing their time and […]

From July 14 to18, two Pearland volunteers participated in the week-long Healthy Living Youth Advocacy Program, now in its fourth consecutive year of youth support. The program is designed to engage and empower young people in promoting public health and wellness. Each day began with a brief training session (not counted toward volunteer hours), followed […]

On July 18, 2025, Pearland volunteers assisted with both skill-building and arts classes at the SMILE Summer Camp. During the life skills session, volunteers worked alongside campers to help them plan their daily schedules, promoting independence and organization. Then everyone enjoyed a pizza lunch together, creating a relaxed and joyful bonding moment. In the afternoon, […]

On the morning of July 17, volunteers from the AYLUS Pearland Branch led an engaging drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse in Sugar Land. The session began with a review of basic rhythms, helping participants refresh their memory and build confidence. Afterwards, everyone followed along with upbeat music, clapping and drumming in time with the beat. […]

On July 16, 2025, Pearland volunteers led campers in preparing DIY fruit trays for an upcoming fundraiser, encouraging creativity and teamwork. They also hosted a session introducing Chinese culture and language, offering campers a fun and engaging cultural experience. In addition, volunteers supported center staff during life skills classes, assisting campers in building essential daily […]

On July 15, 2025, Pearland volunteers led two sessions focused on healthy living habits at the SMILE Summer Camp for individuals with special needs. They taught campers about nutrition, how to arrange a balanced meal, and the importance of oral hygiene. Campers engaged in interactive activities such as the MyPlate game and a hands-on module […]

On Tuesday, 7/8/25, Anna Zheng, Abigail Zheng and Grace Dai taught the fifth Aylus summer kpop dance lessons. First, Anna started by leading them through some stretches snd warm ups. Afterwards Abigail beginning reviewing/teaching the dance called flower. As class came to an end, the students were more confident at remembering and doing the moves […]

On July 12th, five AYLUS Pearland members held the 4th art class this summer, aiming to nurture young artistic talents within the Pearland community. In this class, volunteers introduced silhouette art, showed examples and guided the kids to create their own silhouette art pieces. The class had great turnout. 17 kids joined the class, some […]

The volunteers taught the students more about Turtle in Python on July 12, 2025. They learned new commands and techniques to improve their programs and used that knowledge to complete the final project for the class. Volunteers helped the students finish their projects and answered their questions. This event is the last lesson. Volunteers (1.5 […]

On July 2nd, 2025, AYLUS Volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued program. AYLUS Volunteers led a warm-up to prevent injuries and prepare for training and then split the kids into age/level groups. The younger kids worked on technical groundstrokes and basic formwork and footwork with soft, orange balls, while the older, more advanced […]

AYLUS Volunteers led a warm-up to prevent injuries and prepare for training, and then split the kids into age/level groups. The younger kids worked on technical groundstrokes and basic formwork and footwork with soft, orange balls, while the older, more advanced kids reviewed point-play and more advanced hitting strategies with regular tennis balls. The lessons […]

AYLUS Volunteers led a warm-up to prevent injuries and prepare for training, and then split the kids into age/level groups. The younger kids worked on technical groundstrokes and basic formwork and footwork with soft, orange balls, while the older, more advanced kids reviewed point-play and more advanced hitting strategies with regular tennis balls. The lessons […]

AYLUS Volunteers led a warm-up to prevent injuries and prepare for training, and then split the kids into age/level groups. The younger kids worked on technical groundstrokes and basic formwork and footwork with soft, orange balls, while the older, more advanced kids reviewed point-play and more advanced hitting strategies with regular tennis balls. The lessons […]

On July 9th, 2025, Pearland Youth volunteers taught robotics at Hua Xia Chinese school. The volunteers taught the 9 students present about simple machines, such as levers and wedges, and about how to calculate mechanical advantages, before then having the students compete with each other to make a simple machine with the highest mechanical advantage. […]

On July 8th, 2025, the AYLUS robotics group taught yet another class to their bright pupils. These students learned about Newton’s three laws of motion, and learned how each one of these rules worked via application by jousting robots. The students’ robot’s design were up to their discretion, leading to wildly different and very unique […]

It was a bright early afternoon and we, the volunteers, came to Huaxia Chinese School, set up the classes a few minutes early, and as such, class also began slightly early. There were 9 students who took our class, and after we did ice breakers and let kids introduce themselves, we began the teaching. Our […]

On the evening of July 1st, 2025, the 4th  robotics class was hosted, with 9 students and 5 Pearland Youth Volunteer teachers attending it. The students were split into 3 different groups of 3 each and were given a Spike Prime set to use. The teachers used their coding knowledge to teach the kids how to make and code […]

On July 10th, volunteers from AYLUS Pearland went to the West Pearland Library to help organize books for the upcoming book sale. They sorted and arranged books, making it easier for visitors to browse during the event. Their work supported the library’s efforts to raise funds and promote reading in the community. Volunteers(2hrs):  Ian Chiang, […]

On July 8, 2025, Pearland volunteers led an engaging session on travel preparation at the LSA SMILE Summer Camp, designed to help campers with special needs gain awareness of travel-related skills and experiences. Two volunteers who had recently returned from a vacation in China shared their firsthand experiences, giving a lively presentation about the cities they visited, including cultural highlights and famous tourist […]

On July 11, 2025, Pearland volunteers led sessions focused on healthy living and nutrition at the Special Needs Caring Center. In addition to promoting physical wellness, they also collaborated with center staff to lead discussions on emotional regulation and social interaction. Each volunteer guided a small group of campers with special needs through conversations on how to interact with others, make friends, and manage emotions in daily […]

On July 10, 2025, Pearland volunteers led a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land, with six students participating in the interactive session. The class began with a quick review of basic drumming techniques, including different drum sounds and proper hand positions. Students then practiced rhythm patterns such as stop-and-go beats and heavy versus light strikes. These foundational concepts were reinforced through fun and engaging […]

On July 9, 2025, Pearland volunteers led campers with special needs through a body percussion session and an introductory Chinese Pinyin lesson. The body percussion activity was not only fun and engaging but also served as a therapeutic tool to support motor coordination, sensory integration, and social interaction. It provided a joyful, inclusive environment where all campers could participate, express themselves, and […]

The volunteers taught the students the basics of the final project in Python on July 5, 2025. They learned how to plan their code, combine different concepts like loops, conditionals, and Turtle graphics, and start building their own programs. Volunteers helped the students set up their projects and answered their questions. The event went smoothly. […]

On Sunday July 6, 2025, Joshua Meng hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students were introduced to basic chess concepts like the knight fork and tactical awareness in a position. They learned to recognize different types of basic checkmates. Additionally, they saw that even a seemingly equal position may be suddenly changed with […]

At 9:00 a.m. on the morning of July 7th, volunteers from the AYLUS Pearland Branch gathered at Independence Park to assist in the cleanup and removal of decorations following the city’s annual Celebration of Freedom event. The volunteers worked diligently to take down banners, signs, and other festive displays, helping to restore the park to its original […]

  Over the past three years, AYLUS Pearland has actively supported the Light and Salt Association’s Youth Leadership Network Program. In June 2025, volunteers played a vital role in assisting with Program routine management tasks. Their specific contributions included: Anna Zheng, Wyatt Yin – Maintained membership lists and assisted with report postings Daniel Zhang, Yanqiao Huang, […]

On Sunday June 29, 2025, Joshua Meng hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students were introduced to basic chess concepts like the knight fork and tactical awareness in a position. They learned to recognize different types of basic checkmates. Additionally, they saw that even a seemingly equal position may be suddenly changed with a few […]

On July 4th, 2025, AYLUS Pearland played a crucial role in the City of Pearland’s annual Celebration of Freedom at Independence Park, attended by over 15,000 community members. 60+ dedicated volunteers from AYLUS Pearland wore custom uniforms to stand out as they managed the attractions, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. These volunteers […]

On the morning of July 3rd at 9:00 AM, volunteers from the Pearland Branch gathered at Independence Park to help set up for the city’s upcoming Celebration of Freedom, scheduled for July 4th. Despite the sweltering summer heat, the volunteers worked with enthusiasm and teamwork, helping city staff prepare the park for the large crowds […]

On June 24, 2025, the AYLUS robotics group hosted their third class of the summer. They taught about each of the six simple machines and relations between forces, work, and mechanical advantage. The students, separated into three groups, used LEGO Spike Prime kits to create some of their own simple machines, including a lever, inclined […]

On Monday, 6/23/25, members of the ALYUS robotics teacher group meet in a zoom meeting to discuss what they were doing tomorrow for the Hua Xia robotics class. The meeting concluded with that the 6 simple machines and 4 activities. The activities were about levers, pulleys, and ramps teaching the students about mechanical advantage; these […]

It was a bright summer afternoon on the 17th day of June. The day of Pearland Volunteers second robotics lesson for the willing youth was ready to commence. Our slides were prepared. Our examples ready, and our lego robotics kits ready for building. The plan we set was to construct a thorough teaching about the […]

The volunteers taught the students the basics of Turtle in Python on June 28, 2025, They learned how to move the turtle, draw shapes, and change colors using simple commands. Volunteers helped the students write basic programs and answered their questions. The event went well. Volunteers (1.5 hrs) Rexford Pan, Roy Zheng

On June 29, Pearland Volunteers joined forces with the Light and Salt Association at Liberty Fest 2025 to help share the mission of the SMILE Program with the broader community. Volunteers actively handed out SMILE Program flyers to raise awareness about its services and encourage participation. In addition to outreach efforts, volunteers helped sell event […]

On the morning of June 28, volunteers gathered at the West Pearland Library to assist with preparations for the upcoming end-of-summer book sale. They contributed in various ways, including moving books, flattening boxes, and restocking shelves. Volunteers (2 hrs): Brian Zhang, Brendon Jiang, Elana Yang Parent on duty (2 hrs): Huating Tong (Brian Zhang)

On Sunday June 29, 2025, Joshua Meng and Alicia Zhang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students were introduced to basic chess concepts like the knight fork and tactical awareness in a position. They learned that even a seemingly equal position may be suddenly changed with a few good moves. Additionally, they reviewed […]

On June 28, six dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland launched their 3rd successful art lessons this month, aiming to nurture young artistic talent within the Pearland community. This class allowed students to be creative and freely draw, create whatever they desired under the theme. The session drew 14 kids with great enthusiasm. Many new faces […]

On June 28, Pearland volunteers supported CARE Fest by assisting at the Houston Chinese Alliance booth. They prepared and served cotton candy, sold potted plants, and warmly engaged with festivalgoers. All proceeds from the booth will be used to purchase school supplies for students at a local low-income elementary school, helping to equip them for […]

On Thursday, June 27th, three competitive swimmers and volunteers from AYLUS Pearland – Yurong Qiu, Yushan Qiu, and Jordana Zhao taught swimming lessons to community kids. This is the last lesson in a 3-week-long series The lesson started off with a kicking races and relays between the kids. Afterwards, Jordana worked with Tyler and Lawrence, […]

On June 27, 2025, three volunteers supported the LSA SMILE Summer Camp by assisting individuals with special needs in reading comprehensive, crafts and other classes. They also continued working together in creating handmade crafts, to be sold at the upcoming Liberty Fest fundraiser on Sunday. Volunteers (6 hrs): Hannah Zhang, Roy Zheng, Ivan Wei

On June 26, 2025, Pearland volunteers led a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land. Six students participated in the session, including several who had attended last year’s drumming series. The class began with a brief review of basic drumming techniques, including different drum sounds and hand positions. Students practiced rhythm patterns such as […]

On June 25, 2025, four volunteers supported the LSA SMILE Summer Camp by assisting individuals with special needs during life skills and Chinese language classes. They also guided participants in creating handmade crafts, including bracelets, to be sold at the upcoming Liberty Fest fundraiser on Sunday. Volunteers (6 hours): Selena Zhang, Sarah Zhang, Hannah Zhang, […]

On June 24, 2025, three volunteers supported the LSA SMILE Summer Camp by assisting individuals with special needs during a market simulation activity. They helped participants select items to purchase from the SMILE store, promoting decision-making and social interaction skills. Following that, the volunteers guided participants in creating crafts to be sold at the upcoming […]

On Tuesday, 6/24/25, Anna Zheng, Abigail Zheng and Grace Dai taught the fourth Aylus summer kpop dance lessons.With Abigails return, she started by leading them through some stretches snd warm ups. Afterwards Anna beginning teaching the dance called flower. As class came to an end, the students were able to do most of the dance […]

On Sunday, June 22,2025 three competitive swimmers and volunteers from AYLUS Pearland Yurong, Yushan, and Jordana taught swimming lessons to community kids. This is the 7th lesson in a 3-week-long series. Yurong, Jordana, and Yushan helped Emma, Audrey, Darren, Tyler, Jasper, and Lawrence as a group practice with a kicking game. After the game, Yurong […]

On Tuesday, 6/17/25, Anna Zheng and Grace Dai taught the third Aylus summer kpop dance lessons. As usual, they started with some stretches to warm uo and moved on to learn the choreography for the day. They took a short break and the middle and got back to work learning the dance. The class was […]

On Saturday June 21,2025 The volunteers taught the students about conditionals and while loops in Python . They learned how to use if statements to make decisions in their code and while loops to repeat actions. Volunteers helped the students write simple programs and answered their questions. Volunteers: (1.5 hrs)Roy Zheng         […]

On June 21, five dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland launched their 2nd successful art lessons this month, aiming to nurture young artistic talent within the Pearland community. This class allowed students to be creative and freely draw, create whatever they desired under the theme. The session drew 9 kids with great enthusiasm. Many new faces […]

It was a bright summer afternoon on the 17th day of June. The day of Pearland Volunteers second robotics lesson for the willing youth was ready to commence. Our slides were prepared. Our examples ready, and our lego robotics kits ready for building. The plan we set was to construct a thorough teaching about the […]

On June 16th, Pearland volunteers gathered together at Junxi Ding’s house, to discuss the insufficient from the first class, checked equipment, and talked about teaching content for the next three classes. Volunteers: Junxi Ding Volunteers: Grace Ji, Shaotan Liu, Chenyu Jin, Michael Schmidl, Roger Cui, Ethan Gao Refer to the database for details.

On June 20, four volunteers supported the LSA SMILE Summer Camp during both the life skills and painting classes led by the center staff. They assisted individuals with special needs in learning practical skills such as how to use cell phones and how to search for information on the internet. Following the skills session, the […]

On Saturday, June 21st, three competitive swimmers and volunteers from AYLUS Pearland—Yurong Qiu, Yushan Qiu, and Jordana Zhao — taught swimming lessons to community kids. This is the 6th lesson in a 3-week-long series.   Yurong, Yushan, and Jordana played a stacking kickboard race game with Darren, Tyler, Jasper, Lawrence, and Emma.  Jordana worked on […]

Pearland volunteers conducted another engaging bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land. They began by reinforcing concepts from the first session, including identifying different drum sounds and practicing rhythm patterns such as stop-and-go and heavy vs. light beats. These skills were reinforced through interactive activities like the traffic light game and a “follow the […]

On June 18, volunteers led an art and crafts session to paint and make a flower basket at the LSA SMILE summer camp. they first painted butterfly and flowers on the paper plate and use that to make the basket and used the twist strings to make the handle. The volunteers also introduced flowers to […]

On Thursday, June 19th, three competitive swimmers and volunteers from AYLUS Pearland – Yurong Qiu, Yushan Qiu, and Jordana Zhao taught swimming lessons to community kids. This is the 5th lesson in a 3-week-long series The lesson started off with a kicking relay between the kids. Afterwards, Jordana with Tyler and Lawrence, teaching them to […]