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

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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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Did you know that April is #NationalVolunteerMonth? We couldn't do this important work without the support, dedicat… https://t.co/SpFXPpAtfD
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This week, you met Abigail, a R.O.C.K. alumni who went on to graduate from @ucdavis and has established her career… https://t.co/pqZlUOhQEe
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RT @gojrgiants: We’re here for you, Junior Giants! #covid19 https://t.co/EYVE2a5705
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Abby started attending R.O.C.K. in 1998 with her siblings. Today, she recalls the support & encouragement that R.O.… https://t.co/MPeoWH3o6r
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In honor of the first day of #Spring, we're sharing some photos from our last trip to @YosemiteNPS with… https://t.co/1Uatp6q2tK
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RT @LondonBreed: Effective at midnight, San Francisco will require people to stay home except for essential needs.

Necessary government f…
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RT @DubsCommunity: HBD @StephenCurry30 🎈
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This week, we introduced you to Mona, a mother of five children who have all experienced the impact of R.O.C.K.'s p… https://t.co/ZIRzYrkJ4T
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Due to the closure of all SFUSD schools in response to COVID-19, all R.O.C.K. programs will be closed through April… https://t.co/QrOiS3RK5A
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Last weekend, we wrapped up our winter session of Student Adult Leadership Training (#SALT) with a field trip to th… https://t.co/OvDY7eOTa3
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Mona is a parent of 5 children who have gone through or are currently in R.O.C.K.'s program. As an emergency room e… https://t.co/JwhbmLII13
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This weekend, we had a very special guest at our last session of Basketball Skill Drills. Coach Andrew from… https://t.co/wTcrTJVTt6
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On International Women's Day (and every other day of the year!) we celebrate all of the strong, resilient women and… https://t.co/H9kd1k9HxI
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Running into the weekend like 🏃💨 https://t.co/0eDaTOnayo
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Happy #ThrowbackThursday! We're throwing it all the way back to last Saturday, when our alumni and friends took som… https://t.co/xg9hmJlBgq
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At R.O.C.K., we're one big #family! We were happy to provide free #SpringPortraits to families from both our elemen… https://t.co/ySd93nh4V5
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How did we spent #LeapDay this year? Having a R.O.C.K. Alumni Reunion, of course! Alumni, volunteers, staff, and fr… https://t.co/AFtW8gr1It
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This week, we introduced you to breakdancer and R.O.C.K. alumnus, Adrian. If you haven't already, make sure to watc… https://t.co/BjyRlAsiDp
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Throughout February, we have celebrated the impact of #BlackHistory and what it means today. R.O.C.K. is proud to c… https://t.co/Ke4oWVvOqX
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🍌 Hello? Thursday, is that you? 🍌 Please enjoy this #throwback photo, which is, indeed, bananas. #tbt https://t.co/HOQBjmuV87
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Adrian, now 31, remembers the pressure he felt to put on a tough face as a child growing up in Visitacion Valley. T… https://t.co/90KZSjZggo
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You know what they say... Teamwork makes the dream work! Come volunteer with us at Skill Drills and help us teach o… https://t.co/IOlkv7ug78
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Our students had an amazing time during this #STEM activity! Thanks to our partners at @ResoluteVC, R.O.C.K. kids h… https://t.co/cs3XYHUk9r
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RT @TheGoGame: Through interactive games, play is used as a tool to help teams trust one another so that they are willing to communicate in…
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Planning your next #teambuilding event, but wary of boring happy hours? Look no further! Join us this June for our… https://t.co/U9X6A7RjSn
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A big THANK YOU to our friends at @Impact4Good for building and donating bikes for our students! We sent a lot of h… https://t.co/DrdzVU4or6
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This week, we introduced you to Jazminn, who shared her #StoriesThatROCK with us. Be sure to check out her video an… https://t.co/Ky8FyYK6KC
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Thanks for playing some basketball with us! We 💙 our volunteers! https://t.co/af9hnYDMh5
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Let’s start with our kids.

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.

Stories that R.O.C.K. — Celebrating 25 years with stories of impact