Leu Civic Center

Learning & Growing Together

The mission of the Leu Civic Center, Inc.
is to organize and implement recreational
youth programs along with family support services
for Mascoutah, Scott AFB and surrounding
communities. Our goal is to provide engaging,
low cost programs and classes to encourage
children and families to live their best possible lives.

We are a United Way Agency.

About Us

About Us

Elite Development Basketball Camp

This camp will be held by Elite Development and will be hosted by FORMER NBA PLAYER < ICBA HALL OF FAMER & CAIRO PILOT TYRONE NESBY & friends.

VOLLEYBALL IS BACK!!!

Play will resume on March 2, 2021
The gym will be open for volleyball from 6-7:30 each Tuesday evening.

After School Care

After School Care

After School Care

We have spaces available in the after school care program.

After School care includes a healthy snack, kiddie boot camp, homework assistance, and supervised play.

The cost is $5 per day. To register or for more information, please contact the office at 618-566-2175 or come in and complete the paperwork. All participants must be members of the Leu Civic Center at the cost of $40 per family per year.

Masks are required and social distancing is practiced.

February Craft class will take place on the 18th. Due to high demand two sessions will be held. The first session will run from 5:00-6:00 and the second will run from 6:00-7:00. This month's class will be jewelry making.

You may sign up at this time. The fee is $20 per child.

Future activities will include, March is TBD, and April making bath bombs and lotions.

For more information or to register please call the office at (618) 566-2175.

Help Save The Leu!!
We are working hard to ensure that the Leu remains a viable option for the citizens of the Mascoutah area. Due to recent funding changes we are in need of donations to maintain the available programs, as well as introduce new ones. Please consider making a donation. No amount is too small. Every penny will be used to continue offering our services to the community. Our goal is to reach $100,000 before the end of the year.

Donate

$25

You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/37-1056779 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Leu Civic Center Inc.

Amazon Smile customers can now support Leu Civic Center, Inc. in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on Amazon Smile and start generating donations.

Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

Thank you for your support!!

Thank You to Everyone Who is Donating

Click on the Picture for our list of donors.

Rentals

You may rent the Civic Center for special events. For more information contact the office at (618)566-2175.

Classes

A variety of classes are offered

Remote Learning

Remote learning for grades 4-8 MINIMAL spots available Cost - $10 per child per day

After School Care 2020

Care from the end of school until 5:30 on school days. Cost - $5 per child per day.

Once a Month Art Class

Third through Eighth grade Third Thursday each month 5:00 PM Cost - $20.00 per month

Gymnastics

Classes for ages 3 to 103 Wednesday evening Cost - $30 per month

Tae Kwon Do

All ages welcome Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 -7:00 PM $35 per student/$50 per family per month

Karate

Ages 6-adult Mondays 4:00-5:30 PM Cost - $30 per month

Chess

Ages Kindergarten to adult Beginner to expert Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 - 7:00 PM Cost - $30 per month

Becoming a member of the Leu Civic Center is simple and inexpensive.
Individuals - $25 annually Families - $40 annually
Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Membership allows access to the building and enables you to register for classes.

Come and check us out!
Membership forms are available at the front desk during open hours or call (618)566-2175 for assistance.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

THE LEU IS ALWAYS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ASSISTING US ON OUR MISSION

PLEASE CALL, (618) 566-2175, OR CHECK OUR LIST BELOW

One Day Projects

Winterize garden
Maintain flower beds
Decorate for holidays
Clean swings and remove graffiti
Power wash playground equipment
Pick up trash and nails in parking lot
Replace safety netting in gymnasium
Repair fence and gate around garden
Raking out wood chips on the playground

Bigger projects

Take ownership of planting and maintaining garden area (possibly adding 4 new beds)
Build 1/2 steps or three more blocks for bleacher stairs.
Paint bleachers
Install new flooring on the lower level and stairs
Paint hallways
Revamp storage cubbies in lunch room to be usable
Build locking cubbies to be used in the gymnasium
Repair and replace restroom stall doors

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

Arts and Crafts Assistant

We ask that you be 18 or over. (Others may be considered on a case by case basis. You need a willingness to work with children, a love of art and enthusium.

Arts and Crafts Leader

This person must be 21 or over. You need a desire to work with children, a love of art, and willingness to plan your own activities.

Coach Assistant

Must be 18 or older. You need to be knowledgeable about your sport, willing to work with young children, and have time and energy to devote.

Coach

Must be 21 or older. You need a knowledge of the game, willingness to coach young children, and time and energy to devote.

Computer Tutor

Must be 16 or older, have a knowledge of computers and be willing to work with those who need/want to learn.

Custodian Helper

Must be 18 or older, have a desire to maintain cleanliness of the center and have time and energy to devote.

Gardening Club Leader

Must be 18 or older, have a love of gardening and a desire to share it with others.

Homework Room Helper (Tutor)

Must be 21 or older and have a desire to help children become more successful in school.

Homework Room Helper (Youth)

Must be 16 or older with a desire to help young children become more successful in school.

Jr. High Night Assistant

Must be 18 or older with a desire to be a role model and mentor for youth.

Jr. High Night Leader

Must be 21 or older with a desire to plan and implement a youth program. This person needs to have a desire to lead youth in fun, safe, and welcoming activities.

Kiddie Bootcamp Assistant

Must be 18 or older and have a desire to be physically active with children.

Kiddie Bootcamp Leader

Must be 21 or older and have a desire to share the fun of exercising with young children.

Kids Cooking Assistant

Must be 16 or older, have a working knowledge in the kitchen, and a desire to help children learn to cook.

Kids Cooking Instructor

Must be 21 or older and have a desire to share with children the joy of cooking.

Recreation Aide Assistant

Must be 18 or older and have a willingness to help supervise.

Special Event Assistant

Must be 21 or older with an outgoing personality and a desire to help events run smoothly.

Sports Aide (Youth)

Must be 14 or older and have a desire to help activities run smoothly.

Story Telling (Reader)

Must be 16 or older with a desire to read to young children and help instill a love of reading.

Time 4 Tots Leader

Must be 21 or older and enjoy working with very young children and their parents.

Volunteer Application

Thank you for wanting to become a volunteer. Please fill out the attached form and return it to the Leu.

Emergency Contact and Background Check

Please complete this form to allow us to do a background check and to have emergency information for you on file.

Coach's form

Coaches will be asked to sign this agreement.

Referee/Scorekeeper Agreement

Those helping to make games run smoothly are asked to complete this form.

Policy and Procedure Authorization

These are short descriptions you will be asked to agree to follow.

Bloodborne Pathogens

You will be asked to sign this form following a question and answer session.

Hold Harmless Agreement

You will be asked to sign this agreement.

213 N Market St, Mascoutah, Illinois 62258, United States
213 North Market Street PO Box 16

618-566-2175 - Leu Civic Center
leuciviccenter@mascoutah.com
Monday-Thursday 9 AM -8 PM Friday- 9AM - 6 PM Saturday for events only

Leu in the News

The local paper, the Mascoutah Herald, recently highlighted the Leu Civic Center, Inc. The article was in the paper dated August 12, 2020. Please go to the Mascoutah Herald @heraldpubs.com website to view the entire article.

Keeping Up Self-Care During Lockdown

Keeping Up Self-Care During Lockdown

Stephanie Haywood shares ideas on how to stay healthy while living in a shut-down.

Leu in the News

Leu in the News

The Leu Civic Center was highlighted in the Mascoutah Herald on August 12, 2020. To red the article go to the Mascoutah Herald website @ heraldpubs.com.

Sandra Wakefield

Executive Director

Email: sandrad.wakefield@gmail.com

Beth Surmeier

Administrative Assistant

Email: leuciviccenter@mascoutah.com

Dana Meyer

Fundraising/Volunteer Coordinator

Email: leufundraising@gmail.com

Tonya Ramsey-Mims

Rec-Aide Supervisor

Tonya maintains all areas of the Civic Center during the evenings while working directly with children.

Carole Smith

Rec-Aide

Carole focuses on running the homework room and instructing crafts with the after school children.

Kathryn Curnane

Rec-Aide

Katie oversees preparing and serving after school snacks.

Reagan Hightower

Rec-Aide

Reagan works as an assistant and program aide.

Carl Schaeffer

Rec-Aide

Carl keeps the facility clean.

Lynn Weidenbenner

Rec-Aide

Lynn is the financial administrator.

Trevor Reed

Board President

Mike Hoercher

Secretary

Mark Laquet

Treasurer