Leu Civic Center Youth Programs

Leu Civic Center Youth Programs offers activities such as Open Gym for Middle School, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Chess Club, Young Athletes, homeschool enrichment classes, after school clubs, and evening workout and athletic opportunities. The program also includes summer camps and free community events such as a Halloween Event, the Metro-East Youth Art Show, National Night Out, Family Art Nights, and other pop up events throughout the year.

• Schedule: Open Monday–Thursday with daytime and evening hours, and on Fridays during the day
• Price: Family memberships cost $50 and individual memberships (age 18+) cost $35 for the whole year.

The mission of Leu Civic Center Youth Programs is to organize and implement recreational youth programs along with family support services for Mascoutah, Scott AFB and surrounding communities, with a goal of providing engaging, low cost programs and classes to encourage children and families to live their best possible lives. The leadership and board team includes Jenna Smith (Executive Director), Reagan Hightower (Operations Coordinator), Sally Farrington (Art Coordinator), Erin Duke (Finance Manager), Phoebe Corey (Finance Coordinator), Madeline (Ace) Homrig (Assistant to the Executive Director), Emily Stine (Custodian), and board members Chris Bandre (President), Chasidy Smith (Vice President), Jeremy Bearth (Treasurer), Karen Detering (Secretary), Cheryl Orlet, Sharon Hopkins, Ryan Gass, Joel Pikora, Stan Hatfield, Ben Grodeon, and Luke Behme. The Leu Civic Center is a United Way Organization, and scholarships are available.

Last updated January 8, 2026.