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.
Next Registration Begins August. 1 2025! . Only serious parents need apply.
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BH Highlights: Parent/Student Orientation
Program Overview
College Prep & School Discovery
We guide our members in creating a formal educational plan that aligns with their goals and aspirations. This includes personalized college preparation, researching schools of interest, and developing a focused list of colleges and universities to consider. Our team provides hands-on support throughout the application and scholarship process, ensuring students feel confident and prepared every step of the way. The journey culminates in a moment of celebration at our Annual Signing Day Event, where students proudly reveal their final college and/or career choice, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their academic and personal success.
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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
Our summer program is designed to foster strong bonds and lifelong friendships through engaging, team-oriented activities. It provides a balance of fun and growth, allowing our young men to explore, learn, and play in a supportive environment. Through group challenges, outdoor adventures, and creative projects, participants strengthen teamwork, trust, and communication skills. These shared experiences not only create lasting memories but also build a sense of brotherhood and belonging, helping each young man develop confidence, leadership, and emotional well-being.
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Emotional Development
Blue Hearts signature Emotional Health Program; The Mindful Heart:
Our Mentor Connection sessions provide a safe space for mentees and mentors to engage in roundtable discussions on real-life challenges teens face, such as relationships, stress, and future planning. These sessions build trust, promote healthy behaviors, and strengthen emotional growth. Through these discussions, teens learn essential life and social skills that support their development.
A key part of these sessions is our Affirmations Curriculum, where teens develop personalized affirmations to help shift negative mindsets and build resilience. They practice connecting these affirmations to positive emotions, empowering themselves to face obstacles with confidence.
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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.
H.E.A.R.T Summer Exploration Experience.
What can you gain from our summer program?
Students stay busy and engaged during the summer!
Ability to explore other interests
Have Fun and Build Lasting Friendships
Development of new social skills
Pre-Enrollment Process
Next Registration Begins August. 1 2025! . Only serious parents need apply.
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
Christopher Ransom
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