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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Next up: Jaden! Jaden really experimented with focus in his #ParksInFocus photographs, which is so impressive! Here… https://t.co/yr7jNsw3kv
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Posted: 5 hours ago
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Check out our first student photography spotlight, which is shining bright on Gracy! Gracy captured these awesome s… https://t.co/ytC8S6PtW6
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Posted: Yesterday
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Ryan, our VVMS Beacon Director, has been on a few #ParksInFocus trips & today we have the honor of hearing from him… https://t.co/ipKnF18Tu2
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Posted: 6 days ago
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@StanfordMed "This was a dream come true for our school to have medical appointments on campus." - Chuck, VVMS Soci… https://t.co/65AyKuhr03
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Posted: Last week
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We worked with Dr. Anoshiravani of @StanfordMed to bring the #StanfordTeenVan to Visitacion Valley Middle School. B… https://t.co/pd82unwyxl
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Posted: Last week
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Today we're daydreaming about our #ParksInFocus trip to @YosemiteNPS this summer with the @udallfoundation, where R… https://t.co/t50zYJ6gtn
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Posted: Last week
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BONUS! We're offering a $500 referral incentive to anyone who refers a candidate that 1) we hire, and 2) passes the… https://t.co/0qQ6PW7NKc
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We're looking for a talented, driven individual to take the lead as our Elementary School Site Director for Little… https://t.co/B6QIKLtlob
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Posted: Last week
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#SaveTheDate! September marks R.O.C.K.'s 27th year of service, and you're invited to R.O.C.K. Connect 27! Pencil it… https://t.co/ijw20tXHbH
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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After sharing our research report, Returning Stronger, we uncovered that #MentalHealth & #Wellness are top areas of… https://t.co/TxsQ4PjNXR
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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@YoseConservancy @YosemiteNPS @udallfoundation 🤩🤩🤩
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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RT @YoseConservancy: #WaterfallWednesday by Isabella, age 10, Parks in Focus® participant. #ParksInFocus works w/ Bay Area youth orgs like…
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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RT @ssmarni: R.O.C.K. need some donations for supplies. Use the link in their post OR this link that makes it *easy* to buy art supplies 🖌️…
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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@ssmarni Thanks for sharing! 💙💚
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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@collin_morikawa Go Collin!
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Posted: Last month
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This week, @abc7david of @abc7newsbayarea shared a story about R.O.C.K.'s recent study that dives deep into the imp… https://t.co/EZ7F0Nq6Jl
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Posted: Last month
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What an amazing weekend it was cheering for #TeamROCK as they competed in the iconic @EscapeAlcatraz Triathlon! Tha… https://t.co/klZuQsQsCS
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Posted: Last month
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You can check out the full report at https://t.co/ENhMHOVyGv
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Posted: Last month
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In this episode of #ROCKwrap, Curt discusses our research report, Returning Stronger, and shares how we're using th… https://t.co/TR9WR2jlYS
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Posted: Last month
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@abc7david Thank you for sharing this story, David!
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RT @abc7david: It's a team effort as @RealOptionsKids, parents & teachers identify & address top #Priorities as kids return to the #classro…
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Happy #FirstDayOfSchool, R.O.C.K.ers!

Thank you to all of our R.O.C.K. staff and @SFUnified teachers, principals,… https://t.co/yXtPBBngru
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Posted: Last month
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Escape Spotlight: David Esquivel 🏊🚴🏃As David trains for @EscapeAlcatraz, he's raising money for R.O.C.K. & spreadin… https://t.co/2DCV8gNXmC
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Posted: Last month
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@collin_morikawa we're huge fans, and so glad you rep the Bay! #GoBears R.O.C.K. is celebrating our 27th year of ke… https://t.co/aU5LBWyPB9
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Posted: Last month
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@GuyFieri GUY!! We're huge fans! Real Options for City Kids is celebrating our 27th year of keeping Bay Area youth… https://t.co/HBKGn8Bred
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Posted: Last month
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@GuyFieri @chevrolet GUY!! We're huge fans! Real Options for City Kids is celebrating our 27th year of keeping Bay… https://t.co/gMRevzRbjc
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Posted: Last month
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@E40 Hey @E40! Our friend @RenelSFVoyce is helping us celebrate our 27th anniversary this fall. Any chance you coul… https://t.co/nZFpOOm5xO
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Posted: Last month
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@E40, we’re huge fans!! Real Options for City Kids is celebrating our 27th year of keeping Bay Area youth healthy a… https://t.co/Evtt3mc2Mh
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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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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 27 years with stories of impact