Jimmie Lee Smith Community Center Youth Sports & Summer Programs

Jimmie Lee Smith Community Center Youth Sports & Summer Programs offers activities such as Spring Madness League Players and Spring Madness League Teams, along with a Spring Basketball Schedule. The program includes events and activities like the RUN & GUN CLASSIC, Get The Edge, JLSCC ELITE BALLERS, Pickleball, Summer Basketball Mini-Camp, BASKETBALL ACADEMY, SUMMER CAMP, School Breaks, Virtual Learning, an Events Calendar, Community Activities, a 10th Yr Anniversary, Silver Sneaker, Ticket Drawings, and food and clothing drives.

• Schedule: Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (later if hosting an event); and Sunday 12 Noon to 9:00 pm

The Jimmie Lee Smith Community Center is used exclusively for Sports, Education and Entertainment (S.E.E.). The mission statement describes JLSCC as a place where “LOVE” is personal, the “WORD” is practical and the “PEOPLE” are passionate. Dr. Ruth W. Smith is the President of the Jimmie Smith Community Center and serves as Senior Pastor of Light of the World Christian Tabernacle International. Dr. Ruth W. Smith holds a Master’s in Biblical Counseling and a Doctorate in Ministry from Biblical Life College and Seminary in Marshfield, Missouri. The Late Archbishop Jimmie Lee Smith was the Visioner of the Jimmie Lee Smith Community Center. JLSCC is a 501 c 3 not for profit corporation, and in 2013 Dr. Ruth W. Smith received the “Torch Bearer” award by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) for her work as a scholar and spiritual leader committed to the ideals and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through her leadership at The Light she champions community support through food and clothing drives.

Last updated April 25, 2026.