Tutwiler Community Center Reopens with After‑School Basketball, Pop‑In Open House, and Summer Club

Apr 22

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta is proud to announce the return of youth programming at the Tutwiler Community Education Center – now open and ready to serve families in Tutwiler and surrounding communities.

This spring and summer, we’re launching three major initiatives to keep kids active, fed, and engaged.

After‑School Basketball – Starts April 27

Beginning Monday, April 27, the Tutwiler Center will host after‑school basketball for boys and girls ages 6–12. The program runs Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

*Coaches Bernard Berryhill and Khristopher Smith standing in the gym*

Leading the court are Coach Bernard Berryhill – a 2016 NFHS State Coach of the Year and former head coach at West Tallahatchie High School and Cleveland Central High School – and Coach Khristopher Smith, both experienced youth development professionals with the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Only 25 spots are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. There is no minimum activity fee – any fees are discussed individually with parents, and no child is turned away due to inability to pay.

To register your child, call Program Coordinator Lucinda Berryhill at (662) 345-8393.

*Basketball gym floor with Tutwiler Community Education Center logo*

Pop‑In Open House – April 30

Families are invited to a Pop‑In Open House on Thursday, April 30, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Tutwiler Center.

*Exterior of the Tutwiler Community Education Center – Art Deco building*

Enjoy free hotdogs, popcorn, chips, and cookies while touring the facility. You’ll be able to:

Meet Coaches Berryhill and Smith
Sign up for after‑school basketball
Learn about Summer Club (starts June 1)
See the gym, computer lab, commercial kitchen, and the quilts room featuring the Tutwiler Quilters

*Multi‑purpose room with quilts hanging on walls*

“We are so happy to be able to have the Center up and running again with activities for the community and to serve our young people,” said Berryhill.

No RSVP is required – just bring the whole family.

☀️ Summer Club – Starts June 1

The Tutwiler Club will open for the summer on Monday, June 1, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

*Children reading books in the library area*

Members will receive breakfast at 8:30 AM and lunch around 11:00 AM through the Mississippi Food Network. Summer programming will include sports, arts, and educational activities.

In addition, the Center will continue weekly Coffee and Bingo on Wednesdays for community adults, with plans to launch sewing classes soon.

Our Mission

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta is “to enable all young people of the Mississippi Delta, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.”

Currently, our organization serves nearly 1,400 youth at eight Club locations in Clarksdale, Cleveland, Greenwood, Grenada, Itta Bena, Jonestown, Lexington, and Tutwiler, plus a Community Impact Site in Belzoni and another club returning to Yazoo City.