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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#ROCKstar Spotlight: Zoe Swift

Role at R.O.C.K.: Marketing & Development Intern

Favorite movie: Eternal Sunshine… https://t.co/zOWMkk8SR6
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Posted: 2 days ago
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Kania Tucker-Pittman ⭐️

Role at R.O.C.K.: Beacon Director at Visitacion Valley Middle Scho… https://t.co/6dZlazMWaQ
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Posted: 3 days ago
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In this episode of #ROCKwrap, we're looking back at all the opportunities students had to broaden their horizons th… https://t.co/hqOFIa3wOh
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Posted: 4 days ago
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Friends, fun, and fitness! 🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♀️R.O.C.K. received a visit from our partners at @fitkidsfoundation for an active… https://t.co/bPAUe9u6x9
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Posted: 5 days ago
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RT @VSPVisionCare: As kids came back to in-person learning at Visitacion Valley Middle Middle School, many of the students were struggling…
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Posted: 6 days ago
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Curt Yagi ⭐️

Role at R.O.C.K.: Executive Director

Favorite Movie: Whenever the movie The… https://t.co/u2n0mO9j1c
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Posted: 6 days ago
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Natalie Gustin-Toland ⭐️

Role at R.O.C.K.: Outdoor Education & Recreation Director

Ideal… https://t.co/9fBITrojbk
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Posted: Last week
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Halloween in July = Jalloween 🎃🧛👻 During our summer program, our students brought out their very best costumes to c… https://t.co/MKiOQDuTK9
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Posted: Last week
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Kylee Ruvalcaba ⭐️

Role at R.O.C.K.: Site Coordinator at El Dorado Elementary School

Favo… https://t.co/22eu3tkIl8
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⭐️ #ROCKstar Spotlight: Tristan Warmsley ⭐️

Role at R.O.C.K.: Site Coordinator at VVES

Favorite movie: Nacho Libr… https://t.co/tSSqO1MIUY
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Posted: Last week
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RT @InglesideCPAB: All are invited to celebrate NNO 8/2 5-7pm @SFPDIngleside @RecParkSF @APACC_SF @RealOptionsKids @visvalley10 @helpmclare…
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August is #StaffAppreciationMonth at R.O.C.K.! To kick us off, check out these photos of some of our management tea… https://t.co/SLMcIVAxNe
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Posted: Last week
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BIG NEWS! We're partnering with @SpartanRace, @maxfennell, and @unitedendurance! />
Details and step-by-step registra… https://t.co/Ag9Q91N0eX
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Check out our 50th episode of #ROCKwrap! This year, we worked w/ 12 teachers to provide our highest level of summer… https://t.co/pWJ4IOJjw4
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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RT @FitKidsCA: Fit Kids and @RealOptionsKids are partnering together to help youth in Visitacion Valley stay active and healthy! With easy…
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Jungle gyms are great, but wanna know what's better? Jungle gyms AND ice cream! 🍦🌞🛝 Our R.O.C.K. youth spent some q… https://t.co/XiEpJj02tJ
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Shredders gonna #shred! Thank you @FitKidsCA and @Avellinolab_USA for donating these awesome new skateboards, helme… https://t.co/g1PnZ0RbfB
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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Sun, sand, and smiles! 🌊🌞🐚 Last week during Summer Go Camp, R.O.C.K. elementary school students headed to Baker Bea… https://t.co/ohAzIHtjIx
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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Apply now at https://t.co/hbjrRRzFkt
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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We're offering a $150 referral incentive to anyone who refers a candidate that we hire and passes their 3-month pro… https://t.co/q1kLBc686N
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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🚨#HiringAlert🚨 R.O.C.K. is growing & currently looking to fill the following positions:
🔹 Site Coordinator - VVMS (… https://t.co/cWE7cR12ZD
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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We partnered with @VSPVisionCare to provide 60 students with FREE eye exams + glasses! One of our volunteer optomet… https://t.co/voRfP4w9l3
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Posted: Last month
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We got to meet new friends, get to know the campus with a scavenger hunt, share a meal together, and ask our MS Bea… https://t.co/JyqnETTi0C
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Posted: Last month
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Who remembers playing ☎️?

Last month, we hosted ~40 students from all around Visitacion Valley & Bayview for our… https://t.co/ordMUtsuBk
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Posted: Last month
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The best way to beat the heat is going to Lil’ Kid Camp! Follow us on Instagram @ realoptionsforcitykids to see wha… https://t.co/QLZ8Bqc2JI
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Posted: Last month
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Can we get some appreciation for R.O.C.K.’s newest album cover? Our middle school students headed to Golden Gate Pa… https://t.co/qgatHPuYH6
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Posted: Last month
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@FitKidsCA @Avellinolab_USA YAS! Thank you @FitKidsCA & @Avellinolab_USA!
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Posted: Last month
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RT @FitKidsCA: Thank you @Avellinolab_USA for the generous donation of skateboards, helmets, pads, and tools to Fit Kids partner R.O.C.K. (…
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Posted: Last month

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Want to see a better tomorrow for Visitacion Valley?

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 27 years with stories of impact