Welcome to Late Night Basketball
The Vallejo Late Night Basketball Program provides a safe, structured, and engaging space for youth ages 13–25 every Friday night during the summer. Through basketball, mentorship, and community connection, this initiative revives a once-thriving program that fostered safety, leadership, and unity in our city.
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GAME DATES & TIMES
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Program runs: Fridays from June 20 to August 8, 2025
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No session on Friday, July 4
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Timeframe: 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM each Friday
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Opening Night Location: Elite Public Schools
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Weekly Location: Franklin Middle School Gym (pending)
WEEKLY GAME STRUCTURE
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5:30 PM: Staff and volunteer check-in, gym setup begins
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6:00 PM: Youth arrival and warm-up
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6:30 PM: Welcome circle with announcements or guest speaker
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7:00 PM – 11:30 PM: Basketball games + Breakout session
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11:30 PM – 12:00 AM: Clean-up, wrap-up, departure
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Occur every Friday night (except July 4)
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Breakout session duration: ~30 minutes each
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Held mid-event
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Topics:
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Mental Health & Self-Care
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Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
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College & Career Readiness
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Leadership & Identity
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Know Your Rights (Legal Literacy)
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Financial Literacy
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Health & Wellness
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Substance Use
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Led by trained facilitators, educators, or youth-serving professionals
BREAKOUT SESSION THEMES & FORMAT
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