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 Happy Monday, R.O.C.K. Fam! Our #VirtueOfTheWeek is COURAGE. #Courage is not the quality that enables one to meet danger without fear; it is being able to meet danger in spite of fear.

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Happy Monday, R.O.C.K. Fam! Our #VirtueOfTheWeek is COURAGE. #Courage is not the quality that enables one to meet d… https://t.co/3ryHLjXokI
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Did you know that R.O.C.K. has 4 key #virtues that guide our programs? Our first #VirtueOfTheWeek is RESPECT. Havin… https://t.co/saLSIi4fCa
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Timeline Photos Over the next few weeks, we're going to dive into R.O.C.K.'s four virtues that guide the work we do and the outcomes we seek to achieve. Our first #VirtueOfTheWeek is RESPECT. Having and showing #respect is about having pride and ...

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Photos from Real Options for City Kids (ROCK)'s post R.O.C.K. kids love being healthy and active! Check out some photos from our Health & Wellness Day featuring a smoothie bike, lots of dancing and recreation activities, and a parkour/tumbling class fueled by AcroSports!

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We had so much fun during our #HealthAndWellness Day, complete with a smoothie bike, dancing, and outdoor recreatio… https://t.co/AqYWZ6qjst
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Swinging into the weekend like... 😁 https://t.co/KDjLQy4gVO
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Timeline Photos Swinging into the weekend like... 😄

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Save the date! One of our amazing supporters, Lucas, is hosting a silent auction event at Richmond Republic Draught House on Wednesday, May 1st! Lucas and other talented individuals will have one-of-a-kind art and photography pieces available, and all proceeds ...

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After a rainy week, a group of fantastic volunteers from @salesforce led our elementary school students on an adven… https://t.co/SR534hPjhE
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Photos from Real Options for City Kids (ROCK)'s post Last week, a group of awesome volunteers from Salesforce led our elementary school students on a field trip to McLaren Park. A huge THANK YOU to our new friends for making this adventure so much fun!

Posted: 2 weeks ago
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In celebration of all the strong women and girls in our lives, happy #internationalwomensday from all of us at R.O.… https://t.co/eTpiSDgBuk
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Timeline Photos In celebration of all the strong women and girls in our lives, Happy International Women's Day from all of us at R.O.C.K.

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Team R.O.C.K. is ramping up for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon this June, and there's still time to join us! Th… https://t.co/j3BAFsWQLq
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Timeline Photos Team R.O.C.K. is ramping up for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon this June, and there's still time to join us! The deadline to register is March 15th and spots are filling up fast! Email hayley@rocksf.org ASAP for details. #EscapeAlcatrazTri

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If you've ever dreamt of competing in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, now's your chance! Join our charity team… https://t.co/QybXpUSkpF
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Timeline Photos If you've ever dreamt of competing in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, now's your chance! Join our charity team R.O.C.K. and get access to exclusive group benefits, including group training and coaching and an amazingly supportive team to prepare you ...

Posted: 3 weeks ago
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@zynga and Ethos Health Co. recently partnered with R.O.C.K. to transform a mundane school cafeteria into an elabor… https://t.co/Q6kCWulSYH
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Timeline Photos Zynga and Ethos Health Co. recently partnered with R.O.C.K. to transform a mundane school cafeteria into an elaborate super hero academy, where kids had the opportunity to develop their super powers! Read more about this one-of-a-kind event on our blog ... Comments This is such a fantastic photo!

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Photos from Real Options for City Kids (ROCK)'s post Happy (belated) Valentine's Day, from the R.O.C.K. family to yours. Special thanks to the Tea Collection volunteers who came out to make this day extra fun for our students. Comments These are the cutest! I love Tea Collection! That’s so cool!

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Triathlon Business International An amazing photo by Rocky Arroyo Photography capturing the "electric" atmosphere of athletes who are about to dive into shark-infested waters at the beginning of the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. As you can see, it's nothing short of EPIC.

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R.O.C.K. Deepens Roots as the Preferred Community Based Organization in Visitacion Valley - Real Options... "...For us to better serve the student, we have to combine our efforts and make sure we’re providing that full circle of support... [being] a Beacon site [is] an honor because we’re able to do so much more than a ...

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Photos from Real Options for City Kids (ROCK)'s post Phase 1 of the Viz patio revitalization project is complete! Many thanks to our high school volunteers, @handsonbayarea and everyone who came out to beautify the outdoor space.

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Happy Friday y'all! ⭐🎉💙

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Timeline Photos Looking for ways to give back to your community? Want to make an impact with youth? Join R.O.C.K.'s Student Adult Leadership Training program on Saturdays, taking youth around the Bay Area to various adventures. Email jenna@rocksf.org to learn more.

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Real Options for City Kids (ROCK) We still have spots left on Team R.O.C.K.! Email jenna@rocksf.org for deets. #swim #bike #run #trilife
Soo... results from the #EscapeAlcatrazTri drawing are in--but you didn't make the cut. Not to worry! Team R.O.C.K. has a spot waiting for you! ... Comments I'll take one. Just sent you my form.

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Warriors Basketball Clinic with the GSW Camp Staff Real Options for City Kids (ROCK) added 12 new photos. Comments Real Options for City Kids (ROCK) Hey @joetruss look what happened at Visitacion Valley Middle School! Golden State Warriors

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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