Palmdale
Chapter
Serving the Antelope Valley since 2023 — providing midnight basketball leagues, life skills, and mentorship to Palmdale's at-risk youth.
AMB in the Antelope Valley
Launched in April 2023 alongside the Lancaster Chapter, the Palmdale Chapter brings AMB's proven model to the Antelope Valley. Together, Palmdale and Lancaster form a coordinated twin-city network that maximizes reach and impact across one of Los Angeles County's fastest-growing and most challenged regions.
Under California State Director Jumall Hill, Palmdale youth now have access to AMB's full suite of programming — basketball, life skills, mentorship, and violence prevention.
Chapter Programs
Transforming youth in Palmdale and the Antelope Valley.
Midnight Basketball League
Late-night competitive leagues — Friday and Saturday 10pm–2am — keeping Palmdale youth safe and engaged.
Life Skills Workshops
Employment, financial literacy, and goal-setting workshops delivered pre-game as a mandatory condition of play.
Education Support
GED preparation, Antelope Valley College connections, and regional workforce development referrals.
Police Engagement
Structured dialogue between Palmdale youth and law enforcement — building trust and reducing tensions.
Twin-City Network
Coordinated programming with the Lancaster Chapter maximizes Antelope Valley coverage and shared resources.
Violence Prevention
SCARED STIFF curriculum and community health resources integrated into league activities.
Building Futures in Palmdale
Bringing 38 years of AMB expertise to Palmdale's youth community.
Coordinated with Lancaster for maximum Antelope Valley impact and resource sharing.
Providing safety and opportunity during the hours youth need it most.
Get Involved
Program Schedule
- League Nights: Fri & Sat, 10pm–2am
- Life Skills: Pre-game sessions weekly
- Spring & Fall sessions
Who Can Participate
- Ages 17–25, male and female
- Palmdale/Antelope Valley residents
- Free to all participants
Location
Palmdale, California
Los Angeles County
Gym location provided upon registration.
Contact
Palmdale Youth Rise Up
Join AMB Palmdale — basketball is the hook, but life skills are the game changer.