The ROCK Center for Youth Development

The ROCK Center for Youth Development The ROCK Center for Youth Development is a teen-focused organization that helps youth succeed and thrive.

We are an independent, inclusive, non-profit who provides developmental education, after school programs, and community-based activities for teens.

🎬 Tonight’s the Night! Family Movie Night at The ROCK 🎉We can’t wait to see you TONIGHT for an evening full of fun, conn...
05/29/2026

🎬 Tonight’s the Night! Family Movie Night at The ROCK 🎉

We can’t wait to see you TONIGHT for an evening full of fun, connection, and community!

⏰ Activities start at 7:00 PM
🌅 Toy Story 3 begins at sunset

Come early and enjoy:
🎨 Face painting
🎯 Games
🥁 POUND Cardio with Heather Young
🪨 Rock painting
🍿 Concessions available
🏫 High school site open house

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and your people. This is a night for everyone to relax, connect, and make great memories together.

💛 FREE + open to the community—just show up!
We’ll see you tonight at The ROCK!

🎬 Family Movie Night at The ROCK 🎉Join us TOMORROW for a night all about fun, connection, and community!We’re kicking th...
05/28/2026

🎬 Family Movie Night at The ROCK 🎉

Join us TOMORROW for a night all about fun, connection, and community!
We’re kicking things off at 7:00 PM with activities for all ages, leading up to our movie at sunset (Toy Story 3) ⭐

🎨 Face painting
🎯 Games
🥁 POUND Cardio with Heather Young from Young Fitness
🪨 Rock painting
🍿 Concessions available
🏫 Plus explore our high school site's open house

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a relaxed evening together.

💜 This event is FREE and open to everyone—no registration needed.

Because the best memories are made when our community comes together. We can’t wait to see you there!

A heartfelt thank you to Timmy Beson - State Representative for recognizing our Thriving Students and Student of the Yea...
05/27/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Timmy Beson - State Representative for recognizing our Thriving Students and Student of the Year with official certificates from the State of Michigan ✋.

Each certificate proudly bears the State of Michigan seal- a meaningful reminder that the growth, leadership, and resilience of these young people is being seen and celebrated beyond our walls.

This honor reflects not just their hard work, but the bright future ahead of them.

👏 We are so proud of our students.
🤝 And we are grateful for leaders like Representative Beson who take the time to recognize and invest in the next generation.

Moments like this are deeply impactful. They remind our youth that who they are and who they are becoming truly matters.

Connection is at the 💜 of everything we do! Whether it's games, crafts, or just hanging out, we're out here creating mea...
05/26/2026

Connection is at the 💜 of everything we do!

Whether it's games, crafts, or just hanging out, we're out here creating meaningful relationships with our students.

💜 This is what your support makes possible.

Every game played, every relationship built, every safe space created, it all exists because of a community that believes in our youth.

Thank you for helping us turn everyday moments into life-changing connections.

Reminder that The ROCK is not holding programming today for MPS. Meridian, we will be there! Both The ROCK Office and Ou...
05/22/2026

Reminder that The ROCK is not holding programming today for MPS. Meridian, we will be there!

Both The ROCK Office and Out-of-School Time will be closed on Monday. We look forward to seeing our students on Tuesday!

At the ROCK, we believe that the adults leading the work should be growing just as intentionally as the students we serv...
05/21/2026

At the ROCK, we believe that the adults leading the work should be growing just as intentionally as the students we serve.

This week, our team had the opportunity to attend The Intentional Fundraising Plan with Tammy Zonker, hosted by the Bay Area Community Foundation and Association for Fundraising Professionals: Mid-Michigan Chapter.

Great impact doesn’t happen by accident; it’s built with purpose.

Through this training, we’re strengthening how we connect with our community, steward relationships, and build sustainable support for the students who count on us every day. That means clearer communication, stronger partnerships, and a deeper commitment to using every dollar wisely and intentionally.

When you invest in the ROCK, you’re investing in a team that’s committed to learning, growing, and doing this work well.

Better leadership leads to stronger programs and greater impact for students 💜💚💙

Did you see us at Midland Area Farmers Market (Michigan) this morning?? If not you can catch us the next time we'll be t...
05/20/2026

Did you see us at Midland Area Farmers Market (Michigan) this morning?? If not you can catch us the next time we'll be there on August 5th!

Vote, vote, vote! We would love to bring a sensory garden to our students to help them regulate their emotions and conne...
05/20/2026

Vote, vote, vote! We would love to bring a sensory garden to our students to help them regulate their emotions and connect with nature.

Parents and guardians, Summer Camps are filling up fast! Spots are limited this year, so make sure you get signed up now...
05/19/2026

Parents and guardians, Summer Camps are filling up fast! Spots are limited this year, so make sure you get signed up now. Registration link is in the comments.

Our first day is June 15th.

Please like and comment on United Way of Midland County's original post! We are trying to win funding to create a sensor...
05/19/2026

Please like and comment on United Way of Midland County's original post! We are trying to win funding to create a sensory garden for our teen space!

Address

6021 Eastman Avenue
Midland, MI
48640

Telephone

+19898352542

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