How might we redesign expanded learning programs to be student-led and more innovative? Design thinking allows students to follow a structured process of Investigation, Ideation, and Iteration that allows them to build confidence, practice empathy, and flex their creative muscles. You can empower the creative confidence of youth to go beyond student input and choice to unleash student leadership and innovation. Design thinking can be leveraged to give youth opportunities to design solutions to everyday problems and lead change in their school or after school program.