YCIS Girl Scouts
On January 14th, the Yew Cheung International School Girl Scout Troop traveled to Beiyaowan to host a Chinese New Year’s party. Despite rain and cold temperatures, the Girl Scouts brought lots of snacks and gifts, bought with the money they raised from selling delicious Girl Scout cookies in Shanghai. The troop also donated toys and clothing, collected through a toy and clothing drive held by the Girl Scouts earlier in the year.
After becoming acquainted with one another, the children sat side-by-side creating arts and crafts in celebration of the Year of the Dragon. Volunteers at the Beiyaowan program taught the children how to make replica firecrackers out of red construction paper, ribbon, and tinsel. The children made firecrackers of all shapes and sizes and pretended to light them off amid the sounds of rain drops and laughter.
The rain did not discourage many children from playing soccer and ping pong outside. Both boys and girls played a free for all match of soccer, dribbling around puddles and dodging other children.
After drying off, the children gathered back inside and shared cookies and other snacks. The Girl Scouts also handed out gifts to the Beiyaowan children in celebration of Chinese New Year. The Beiyaowan children were very thankful for the presents and eagerly went around showing off their new toys.
At the end of the celebration, the YCIS Girl School Troop sang a song they had learned for the event. Afterwards, the children of Beiyaowan sang a Chinese New Year’s song in appreciation for the generosity of the YCIS Girl Scout Troop.
You Dao has been partnering with the YCIS Girl Scout Troop for several years and appreciates their support. You Dao looks forward to continuing the relationship.