Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.)

Over 24 Years

as the largest provider of active and enriching
programs for children and youth in San Francisco’s Visitacion Valley

Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.)

Our mission is to nurture the healthy development of children by listening attentively to their needs and by providing opportunities to those who might not otherwise have access.

Our Story

Real Options for City Kids Mission, Purpose and History

Signature Programs

High-Quality Active and Academic Programming

R.O.C.K. Has Become Fundamental in Visitacion Valley

Our Impact

R.O.C.K. Has Become Fundamental in Our Community

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You Get a Backpack!
You Get a Backpack! By Sarah Meike, Special Projects Coordinator The week before school started, the Visitacion Valley community came together to make sure that our kids were ready...
William Blair Spreads Philanthropic Mission to the Bay Area by Partnering with Real Options for City Kids of San Francisco
William Blair Spreads Philanthropic Mission to the Bay Area by Partnering with Real Options for City Kids of San Francisco By Jenna Watanabe, Marketing & Development Coordinato...
We LOVE our Volunteers. Here’s One of Many Reasons Why.
We LOVE our Volunteers. Here’s One of Many Reasons Why. By Jenna Watanabe, Marketing & Development Coordinator This video was recorded at one of our most popular volunteer even...

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Timeline Photos To us, MLK Day is not the only day to promote racial equity and nonviolent action for social and economic progress--we practice and teach this every day of the year. At our elementary school, we educate our students about the ...

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Wanna volunteer with R.O.C.K.?

We have the following opportunities starting next Saturday, Jan. 26th:

- Skill Drills Basketball, an introductory sports clinic for 1st-5th grade every Saturday at 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM through March 2nd.
- SALT (Student Adult ...

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Timeline Photos #thefutureisfemale #happynewyear #ROCKrocks

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Superhero Training with EHC/Zynga We teamed up with Ethos Health Co. of Zynga for a Super Hero Training Day at our elementary school, transforming the cafeteria in an elaborate obstacle course of dodging lasers, scaling agility ladders and a Super Me photo opp with ...

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Real Options for City Kids (ROCK) 'Tis the season to volunteer! Basketball Skill Drills is back and bigger than ever. Spend your Saturday mornings making a difference as you teach 1st-5th graders the basics of basketball. Programs start Jan 26th! Sign up to volunteer today by ...

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Photos from Real Options for City Kids (ROCK)'s post We teamed up with Zynga Inc. and Ethos Health Co. for a Super Hero Training Day at our elementary school, transforming the cafeteria in an elaborate obstacle course of dodging lasers, scaling agility ladders and a Super Me photo opp ...

Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Real Options for City Kids (ROCK) 'Tis the season to volunteer! Basketball Skill Drills is back and bigger than ever. Spend your Saturday mornings making a difference as you teach 1st-5th graders the basics of basketball. Programs start Jan 26th! Sign up to volunteer today by ...

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Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Do something that your future self will thank you for. Email jenna@rocksf.org to find out how you can still sign up for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon as part of R.O.C.K.'s charity team. This could be YOU in June!
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Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Do something that your future self will thank you for. Email jenna@rocksf.org to find out how you can still sign up for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon as part of R.O.C.K.'s charity team. This could be YOU in June!
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Thinking about competing in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon but didn't make the 2nd random drawing? We've got you. Email jenna@rocksf.org to be a part of our charity team!

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Real Options for City Kids (ROCK) R.O.C.K. is seeking an energetic (and kid friendly) hip hop dance instructor to teach our elementary and/or middle school students during our after school program. Our kids LOVE dancing (proof in the dance performance below), they're full of energy and ...

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Mellisa Speech at R.O.C.K. Connect In this heartwarming talk, Mellisa shares how R.O.C.K. became her sanctuary in the midst of an unpredictable home life, touching on the challenges of her childhood spent in and out of homeless shelters and the unique motivation she felt from ...

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Timeline Photos Training our kids to be superheroes, #dabbing and all. #kidsarethefuture #superhero #volunteer #ROCKrocks

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@GivingTues is almost over but our mission to support middle school youth will never end! Even $100 will provide 5… https://t.co/aiunUkH7Ii
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Just 4 hours left to support middle school youth as part of R.O.C.K.'s Giving Tuesday campaign! In case you haven't… https://t.co/z13iaRgAUY
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Even this First Lady made it through a #MiddleSchoolAwkward phase. Let's give R.O.C.K. youth a chance to get throug… https://t.co/iGZcOe2wsC
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There's still time to end #MiddleSchoolAwkward by donating to our programs this #GivingTuesday! We believe our conf… https://t.co/IOe1iurdkp
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I'm not sure if she really had an "awkward" phase, but you can still support our middle school youth in their most… https://t.co/1C5iTWN4n8
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When you donate this @GivingTues, your gift will support R.O.C.K.'s confidence-building programs and help broaden t… https://t.co/YsStoRToll
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Remember how awkward middle school was? I'll bet this guy does. Our youth are going through that awkward phase righ… https://t.co/TwFXFW25zS
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@GivingTues is HERE! That means we have less than 24 hours to reach our goal to support middle school youth through… https://t.co/DqCrhVIBrA
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R.O.C.K. is proud to be a charity partner for @EscapeAlcatraz for the 9th year in a row! If you didn't make the 2nd… https://t.co/DdbNwr5n1a
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Dan Florin Speech at R.O.C.K. Connect R.O.C.K. Board Co-Chair Dan Florin can relate to the work of R.O.C.K.

In celebration of 24 years of serving children and youth in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley, Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) hosted R.O.C.K. Connect on November 8, 2018. ...

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Mellisa Speech at R.O.C.K. Connect R.O.C.K. alumni Mellisa speaks about her challenging upbringing and how her R.O.C.K. Family provided her with stability.

In celebration of 24 years of serving children and youth in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley, Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) hosted R.O.C.K. ...

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San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Malia Cohen at R.O.C.K. Connect Legislative Aide Aliya Chisti speaking on behalf of San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Malia Cohen.

In celebration of 24 years of serving children and youth in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley, Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) hosted R.O.C.K. Connect ...

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Award Presentation to Priscilla at R.O.C.K. Connect R.O.C.K. alumni Priscilla presented with the first-ever college scholarship award. She is currently a student at San Francisco State University.

In celebration of 24 years of serving children and youth in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley, Real Options for City Kids ...

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Christine Speech at R.O.C.K. Connect R.O.C.K. alumni Christine speaks about the positive influence of the program.

In celebration of 24 years of serving children and youth in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley, Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) hosted R.O.C.K. Connect on November 8, 2018. The ...

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Want to see a better tomorrow for Visitacion Valley?

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BE A VOLUNTEER

I can honestly say from experience that R.O.C.K. consists of people who genuinely care for the kids. I started attending R.O.C.K. as an eight year old at “Skill Drills” on Saturdays and as I got older, R.O.C.K. continued to be a part of my life.

– Monique Garrett, Past Participant
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Trusted by various organizations, schools and people in the community

High-quality Active and Academic Programming

By giving kids the chance to participate in our fun and nurturing programs, R.O.C.K. ensures every kid has the opportunity to develop, grow and thrive in a safe environment.

Over 24 Years