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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Swinging into the weekend like 😁#FBF #FlashbackFriday https://t.co/ZnBNwoXBhT
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Posted: Yesterday
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How did our students feel about R.O.C.K.'s Summer Go Camp? I think we know the answer 😎👍 https://t.co/xWVYUSlauZ
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Posted: 3 days ago
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Today our #FridayFeeling is gratitude, specifically gratitude for outdoor education! We've had so much fun incorpor… https://t.co/3m2BHLZVJb
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Posted: Last week
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Every Friday during summer program, R.O.C.K.ers get to experience a different #SpiritDay! Check out our program lea… https://t.co/Mi785frVT0
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Posted: Last week
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Did you know that R.O.C.K. takes students on a 3 day whitewater rafting trip on the #AmericanRiver every summer? Ou… https://t.co/2DWFmP9OZx
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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For anyone new to R.O.C.K., please allow us to *reintroduce* ourselves! For over 26 years, Real Options for City Ki… https://t.co/n6I350IXKj
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Posted: Last month
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RT @EscapeAlcatraz: As the largest youth service provider in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley, our charity partners at @RealOptionsKids of…
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R.O.C.K. alumni & staff member, Maya, wrote about her experiences growing up as a Black student in the public schoo… https://t.co/OPxU4XZ3ZM
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Posted: Last month
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RT @SFUnified: Hello #SFUSD - it’s a good day to get vaccinated! https://t.co/bwnqwKYDLU
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Posted: Last month
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Are you #vaccinated yet? @SFUnified is hosting a vaccine event for youth and families at Burton High School! You ca… https://t.co/IXPV1K1xCY
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Posted: Last month
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Summer program is underway for our K-8th grade students! From outdoor education to tie dye and art, our R.O.C.K.ers… https://t.co/QGvqPHH9wK
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@chasta @EscapeAlcatraz Thank you!!
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@EscapeAlcatraz @chasta is this something you could RT/share? We'd love to get more eyes on it! 😍
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Calling all #triathletes! Race registration for #EscapeAlcatrazTri closes this Friday, and we have your golden tick… https://t.co/haI4YHTxyk
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Posted: Last month
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This weather has us reminiscing about camping trips & local outings, which makes us so excited for our weekly field… https://t.co/jJTsNCPuP3
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Posted: Last month
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We're excited to welcome K-8 students to our in-person #SummerProgram! In this episode of #ROCKWrap, Beacon Directo… https://t.co/PkkGzcN1OF
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Posted: Last month
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After spending months apart & hundreds of hours on Zoom, our team came together for an End of Year Celebration. We'… https://t.co/vqpBC9yBWI
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Posted: Last month
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"Both of my parents were held in Japanese internment camps during World War II. Understanding & acknowledging this… https://t.co/C3CV8lKJ8G
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Posted: Last month
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#SummerLearningLoss is all too common for students who don't have access to books and resources during the summer m… https://t.co/Mo0DhCPt32
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Posted: Last month
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Last call for anyone who has what it takes to #EscapeFromAlcatraz! We have exactly 3️⃣ slots left on our 2021… https://t.co/RTF3OEy4NH
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Posted: Last month
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RT @Primetime3209: @RSherman_25 Good evening Mr.Sherman my name is Steven I am Alumni coordinator at @RealOptionsKids we would love to rece…
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Posted: 2 months ago
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The #VisValley community is beautifully composed of people from diverse cultures & backgrounds, and many of our stu… https://t.co/57GhLtUKNs
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Posted: 2 months ago
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In this week's #ROCKwrap, Site Coordinators Air and Adrianna share about the transition back to in-person school at… https://t.co/H2uqoVEeeq
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Posted: 2 months ago
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Happy #ThrowbackThursday, R.O.C.K.ers! With summer just around the corner, we've been thinking a lot about our annu… https://t.co/iEgwPYasHi
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Posted: 2 months ago
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Are you ready to #EscapeFromAlcatraz? 🏊🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️
As the only local charity partner of the iconic @EscapeAlcatraz Tri… https://t.co/oC3GwR449I
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Posted: 2 months ago
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From camping trips & outdoor adventures to gardening & outdoor classrooms, we strive to show our students the wonde… https://t.co/SqObu7nEzH
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Posted: 3 months ago
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It's #NationalVolunteerWeek! While we haven't been able to host many in-person activities, we want the world to kno… https://t.co/QPUgcW43dZ
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Posted: 3 months ago
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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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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 26 years with stories of impact