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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@RealOptionsKids

Ready! Aim! Shoot! 🎯 This year marks our 25th Anniversary of Lil’ Kid Camp and our partnership with Mountain Camp t… https://t.co/0NOqhz46vi
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RT @CAStateParks: ¿Tienes planes de celebrar el fin de semana del #CuatroDeJulio al aire libre ? Algunos consejos:
🦺 Usa un chaleco 🦺 que q…
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All hands in for Summer Fun! 🌞 R.O.C.K kicked off summer right with our annual Lil’ Kid Camp in Pollock Pines. 3 da… https://t.co/8OAtBS0sj6
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Who’s ready for an outdoor adventure? 🏕🌞 R.O.C.K. was recently awarded an Outdoor Equity Program grant from… https://t.co/pZMGZj9tBH
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After a 2 year hiatus from #LilKidCamp, we were thrilled to return to @mountaincamp with 42 students this month! In… https://t.co/PuV5ny52bU
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Posted: 6 days ago
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What an amazing day! Thank you @HC2Productions, @Visa, @Impact4Good, and all of the incredible Black Scholars! 💪🏿 https://t.co/PKzElmeHVw
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That’s a wrap on the @warriors Championship Parade! Thank you @DubsCommunity for inviting us to walk alongside so m… https://t.co/jqJIEkkqVf
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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RT @EatPropChicken: “You can’t separate peace from freedom, because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.” — Malcolm X

Happy J…
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RT @SEO_Scholars_SF: Celebrating #Juneteenth is one step closer to our journey towards racial equity. SEO Scholars San Francisco is committ…
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RT @warriors: #Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. https://t.co/O5AXpS9PGU
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RT @warriors: NBA CHAMPS. WORLD CHAMPS.

#DubNation, STAND UP! 🏆 https://t.co/iylELyLgGa
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Dr. Jenny recently launched The Capsule Collection, a tribute to #VisValley, where Dr. Jenny grew up and See.Saw.Se… https://t.co/Ahmuos6DGe
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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On this #ROCKwrap, meet Dr. Jenny Yuen, a San Francisco optometrist and graduate of VVMS! Dr. Jenny joined us for o… https://t.co/21lsbCXGT4
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@TomHulsey Thank you, Tom! 🥳
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RT @TomHulsey: #incredible #impactful
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
#nationalcancersurvivorsday #ncsd2022

Thank you, "Escape," for th…
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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This year was also one for the books (pun intended) because author, cancer survivor, and endurance athlete… https://t.co/cT1t3dROe8
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The first weekend in June is always a busy one for R.O.C.K., especially when we have 15 fearless triathletes ESCAPI… https://t.co/DeiMeaVIF3
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@artharrisdemo @SFGiants @RenelSFVoyce @BeniciaMagazine Completely agree! She is an all-around rockstar and the Bay… https://t.co/vBiDAnoDRL
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@RenelSFVoyce @SFGiants @BeniciaMagazine And we 🧡 you!
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Check it out! Our honorary board member (and voice of the @SFGiants) @RenelSFVoyce was recently featured in a super… https://t.co/F51iHXoH7p
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Have you seen us around the city in the R.O.C.K. Car? This awesome set of wheels was purchased with a grant from Th… https://t.co/EsVObhVn0p
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THAT’S OUR TEAM! 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙 https://t.co/7RDSaieF7R
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RT @TomHulsey: If you are in the San Francsico Bay Area June 4th & 5th, stop by my booth/tent at the Escape from Alcatraz Fitness Festival…
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RT @FitKidsCA: This made out week! Love to see our programs in action 😍 Keep up the great work @RealOptionsKids
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Jumping into the weekend like 💥

Thank you to our partners at @FitKidsCA for providing each of our school sites wit… https://t.co/rQSSs3DYKE
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RT @curtyagi: What an amazing time for such an impactful organization!
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In this episode of #ROCKwrap, Curt gives us an inside look of what it was like to rappel down 46 floors during the… https://t.co/f9joCVnq1D
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Let’s start with our kids.

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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