H.E.A.R.T ACADEMY
We are a Nonprofit org. serving underserved African American male youth ages 13-18 in the greater San Diego County community. Along with our Mentoring program, we provide a comprehensive combination of off-line, online, instructor led and self-paced learning experience.
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BH Highlights: Parent/Student Orientation
Program Overview
College Prep & School Selection
We help our members develope a formal educational plan, providing instruction in relation to college prep, gathering information about colleges and universities they are interested in, as well as developing a list of colleges or universities to seriously consider, Also, we assist the student through the application and scholarship submission process. The final step is making the decision regarding which institution the student has chosen which will be revealed during our Annual Signing Day Event
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Community Service Hours
Blue Heart is active in several community service activities around the local San Diego area. Our Heart members learn the importance of giving back by offering their time and skills for the benefit of other people. To date Blue Heart members currently spends 100 hrs per year in community service activities and has accumulated over 50,000 hours in volunteer time.
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Career Prep Monthly Workshops
Our monthly workshops takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month and are facilitated by community volunteers. Workshop topics will include but not be limited to the following: Law, Government, Finance, Entertainment, Tech, Medicine and Entrepreneurship,
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Team Building
Team building exercises and activities like peer to peer mentoring, and our STEP and ACTING class program for our HEART members that offer constructive and fun ways to help your child get to know each other, build trust and confidence, communicate comfortably, develop relationships and most importantly, learn to work together to accomplish a goal.
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Summer Program
TBA: Due to funding cuts, our summer program will be temporarily paused.
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Emotional Development
Blue Hearts signature Emotional Health Program; The Mindful Heart:
As a function of our Mentor Connection, we provide a safe space focused on relationship and team building, life skills, promotion of healthy self-esteem, prevention of risk behaviors and promotion of healthy behaviors. We help our members learn to use mindfulness to disengage from over thinking and instead learn to tap into their natural inner stability and resourcefulness so they can manage life’s challenges. We also utilize acting and improv classes to help the student build confidence, improve listening and attention skills and build mindfulness all while having fun!
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Student Pre-Enrollment Application
Apply HereThe H.E.A.R.T Experience
Blue heart members will receive…
Blue H.E.A.R.T Gear
Once enrolled, H.E.A.R.T members will receive Blue Heart T-shirts, Sweat shirts, Hoodies and Polos to represent our organization.
Tutoring Opportunities
H.E.A.R.T members will have access to one on one tutoring opportunities
College Tours
Students get to tour Local and HBCU College campuses
Field Trips/ Outdoor Activities
Part of our team building and bonding experience is to offer a time for play. Where boys can be themselves and get to know their Blue Heart brothers through different outdoor and cultural activities like, snowboarding, attending the Old Globe theater, baseball games, beach outings and more.
Step Classes
Our late Executive Director, Tracy Morris, was a Sigma and swears by stepping to be a great team building experience! It’s also a favorite among our blue heart boys! They get the opportunity to perform at various community events including our Annual Christmas breakfast. Watch the video.
Achievement Recognition
Children need positive reinforcement. At Blue Heart, we recognize and reward our members in various ways who go above and beyond what is required of them.
TBA: Due to funding cuts, our summer program will be temporarily paused.
What can you gain from our summer program?
Students stay busy and engaged during the summer!
Ability to explore other interests
Exposure to positive role models
Experience our inportant Mentor Connection Youth Conversations.
Develop new skills
Experience College Life
Get hands-on experience that a classroom doesn’t offer
Make new friends & meet people from different backgrounds
Development of new social skills
Pre-Enrollment Process
Winter Registration Begins Jan. 1 2025! . Only serious parents need apply.
Download our Program and Events PDF: [website upload] BH CORE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
All youth ages 13 years old to 17 years old (18 years if in high school) may enroll in The Blue Heart Foundation mentoring program with the following requirements:
The parent/ legal guardian must bring his/her child to the facility on the first visit in order to speak with a Staff member about the program and any other procedures and requirements.
The parent/ legal guardian must complete and sign an enrollment form/ waiver.
The parent/ legal guardian must provide the most recent report card or progress report of the child. This information is used to help track the progress of our participants in order to evaluate the goals of our program and to help apply for grants.
A 12-month commitment is required for the first year of membership
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- Complete 50 Hours of volunteer service with The Blue Heart Foundation annually
- Attend 80% of HEART Workshops 8 out of 10. (Some exceptions may be made)
- If student is absent four consecutive sessions, we have the right to terminate the student from the program
- Membership fees include operational costs and all regular activities but, may not include out of town or overnight activities
- Scholarships Available based on need
- Application and Monthly Fees are Non-refundable
- All members are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct.
Mentor Connection Coaches
James Crawford
Youth Success Coach
Wilson Kennedy
Youth Success Coach
Testimonials
Student Pre-Enrollment Application
Apply HereHours of Operation
MON – FRI
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SAT
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SUN
We are closed
Contact
support@theblueheartfoundation.org
Mailing Address
Please email for mailing address