Rising Strong: Empowering Teens Through Resilience

What is Resilience? Resilience is the ability to persist in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. This skill is more important than ever, especially for teens. Adolescence is a time of rapid change, emotional growth, and increasing independence. ...

Fore the Youth

#TeamUp with us at the Dow Championship The ROCK Center for Youth Development is honored to be a nonprofit giveback recipient of the 2025 Dow Championship. We are paired with Jeeno Thitikul and Ruoning Yin, aka team “Jin and Ronic.” These dynamic LPGA...

Summer Activities that Build Developmental Assets

As summer approaches, many parents worry about the “summer melt”—that slow slide in motivation, structure, and connection that can leave teens feeling aimless and disengaged. But it doesn’t have to be a time of lost momentum. Summer can provide a powerful opportunity...

Summer Camp with The ROCK

Our president and CEO Tara Welch sat down with Matt Felan to discuss the mission of The ROCK Center for Youth Development and highlight the upcoming Summer Camp season with The ROCK. Building the Next Generation is The Answer An Interview with Tara Welch, President...