City of Evansville, IN
06/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2026 13:14
City of Evansville and Southern Indiana Mentoring Academy Host Midnight Basketball Pilot Program for Youth
Evansville, Ind. - June 10, 2026 - The City of Evansville and the Southern Indiana Mentoring Academy (SIMA) invite students to attend Midnight Basketball, a pilot program designed to provide a safe, structured environment for youth grades 8-12 during the evening hours.
The event will take plan on June 19th at the CK Newsome Community Center, 100 E Walnut St, Evansville, IN 47713. Doors will open at 9:00 p.m., and activities will run from 10:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.
Activities at the event will include 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, tie-dying, s'mores in the courtyard hosted by the Evansville Parks Department, a live DJ, plus a free walking taco bar and drinks courtesy of Feed Evansville.
"We want our young people to be engaged in positive activities and feel supported throughout the summer," said Mayor Stephanie Terry. "Midnight Basketball helps make that possible by providing a program that encourages fun, teamwork, personal growth, and positive decision-making while helping participants build strong relationships with their peers and mentors."
The event is open to Evansville-area students. All participants must submit a signed waiver, with parent or guardian consent required for those under 18. Waivers can be completed online in advance through the City of Evansville website or on-site at the event. Admission is $1, with all proceeds benefiting Feed Evansville's efforts to support local families in need.
"At SIMA, we believe Midnight Basketball is a timely and impactful initiative for our youth, said Keion Boyde, President, SIMA. "We commend the Mayor and her team for creating a safe, positive environment where young people can connect, compete, and grow. Southern Indiana Mentoring Academy is proud to be part of this groundbreaking event."
Midnight Basketball advances Mayor Terry's commitment to youth development-one of the key pillars of her administration's strategic priorities-by expanding safe, structured evening programming for young people in Evansville and supporting community efforts to prevent youth violence.
For media inquiries, please contact Anna Raben, Communications Director, at 812-305-0543 or [email protected].
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