Kids Heart Challenge & American Heart Challenge

Schools across the country are developing happy and healthy students prepared to physically and emotionally conquer the world.

What is Kids Heart Challenge/American Heart Challenge?

For nearly 50 years, the American Heart Association has been partnering with educators in elementary, middle and high schools across the nation to help educate students about healthy living.

Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge are service-learning fundraising programs that empower students to build healthy habits, strengthen character and discover purpose while raising critical, lifesaving funds.

Students, families and staff will also learn valuable life skills, including how to make smart food choices, the importance of avoiding vaping/tobacco and the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR.


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Information by School Level

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Elementary Schools

The Kids Heart Challenge prepares elementary students for success by supporting their physical and emotional well-being with essential resources for educators.

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Middle & High Schools

The American Heart Challenge focuses on what matters most to educators and parents of middle and high school students: preparing them for success by strengthening their physical and emotional well-being.

Is your school already participating in Kids Heart Challenge/American Heart Challenge?

Students around the country are getting active, learning about heart health, and raising money to fight heart disease and help save lives.

To check if your school is already participating and to sign up your student, use the following link.

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