Building Healthier Schools & Communities

Proven programs that strengthen student well-being from the inside out.

Two Ways to Participate

Kids Heart Challenge™

Elementary students learn heart-healthy habits while supporting kids with special hearts, developing lifelong wellness and a passion for helping others.

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American Heart Challenge™

Middle and high school students take part in service-learning activities that promote mental well-being, teach CPR and raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.

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Why Join?

Because healthy hearts build stronger schools and brighter futures.

<p>The American Heart Association’s school programs support physical and emotional well-being, so students feel better, learn better and show up more confidently in and out of the classroom.</p>

Wellness Grounded In Science

The American Heart Association’s school programs support physical and emotional well-being, so students feel better, learn better and show up more confidently in and out of the classroom.

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<p>Schools can earn grants, fitness equipment, give-back funds and wellness resources that help strengthen student programs and support a healthier, more active school environment.</p>

Resources For Schoolwide Success

Schools can earn grants, fitness equipment, give-back funds and wellness resources that help strengthen student programs and support a healthier, more active school environment.

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<p>Students learn simple, age-appropriate ways to care for their hearts, minds and bodies. Staff also receive helpful tools and activities that support their own wellness and create a healthier school culture.</p>

Healthy Habits That Stick

Students learn simple, age-appropriate ways to care for their hearts, minds and bodies. Staff also receive helpful tools and activities that support their own wellness and create a healthier school culture.

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<p>: Students and families learn Hands-Only CPR and how to spot the warning signs of a stroke, giving them the confidence to act quickly in a medical emergency.</p>

Skills Designed to Save Lives

: Students and families learn Hands-Only CPR and how to spot the warning signs of a stroke, giving them the confidence to act quickly in a medical emergency.

<p>Participants grow as leaders by raising awareness for heart health, mental well-being and healthy living. Their efforts inspire others to care for their own health and the wellness of their community.</p>

Leadership Rooted in Purpose

Participants grow as leaders by raising awareness for heart health, mental well-being and healthy living. Their efforts inspire others to care for their own health and the wellness of their community.

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"The support we get from AHA every year is outstanding. I love the fact that the kids get to enjoy and get rewarded for their hard work - raising money for kids with sick hearts." - Jay Silbert, PE Coordinator

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Your Kids/American Heart Challenge Certificate is Ready

Way to go! Redeem your certificate and celebrate completing the Kids Heart Challenge™ or American Heart Challenge™.

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Heart Health Education That Strengthens Students, Schools and Communities

BSN SPORTS, US GAMES and the American Heart Association have joined forces to bring proven heart health education to your school. Science-backed programs like the American Heart Challenge^TM and Kids Heart Challenge^TM help students stay active, manage stress and build healthy habits that last. Through CPR education, service-learning and age-appropriate activities, students develop confidence, leadership skills and a stronger understanding of their well-being. Schools can also earn wellness grants, fitness equipment and resources that support healthier programs. Partner with BSN SPORTS and US Games to bring heart health, student leadership and lifelong wellness to your entire school community.