Real Options for City Kids

The mission of ROCK 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. ROCK fully implemented its pilot programs during the 1995-96 school year and has had a continued impact since then. ROCK's programs now include increased learning enrichment and sports and fitness opportunities and have expanded to include summer camp and focused leadership training and outdoor adventure programs. ROCK's programs are designed to serve girls and boys ages 6 - 17, who live or attend school in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley. The ROCK vision is to promote the positive development and long-term success of these youth, and this vision is reflected in three overarching program goals. All of ROCK's programs, regardless of activities or settings, are designed to provide opportunities and environments where children: