Founded in 1997 as a grassroots initiative, Club Stride, Inc. is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing young people to become informed, effective, and engaged contributors to their communities.Incorporated in 2012, we design and deliver high-quality educational programs that build real-world skills in leadership, communication, media production, civic engagement, and collaborative problem-solving. Our focus is on empowering youth through hands-on learning opportunities that encourage critical thinking, digital fluency, and responsible citizenship.Through initiatives such as our Digital Futures Media Lab, interactive civic learning projects, community-based research, and student internship programs, young participants explore current public issues, practice solution-driven dialogue, and create media to inform and inspire their peers and neighbors.We believe that when young people are given the tools, platforms, and encouragement to lead, communities grow stronger. Our programs help students not only understand how government and public systems work—but also how they can contribute meaningfully to local problem-solving, public service, and innovation.Club Stride alumni go on to become confident public speakers, creative media makers, and thoughtful civic participants—many of whom continue to lead in education, business, health, and public service.