Wisconsin Youth Company administrative ​staff are now answer​ing phone calls Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. As businesses begin to re-open, Wisconsin Youth Company offices remain closed and our limited staff are working remotely. Thank you for your patience with our delayed response times.

Elver Park and Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Centers remain closed to the public. Our staff focus is on the safety of program. Thank you for your patience with our delayed response times.

COVID-19 Update:COVID-19 Update: Our neighborhood centers are working hard to revamp and reopen our food pantry. Reopening information will be available on our website and Facebook page soon. For more information or to make a donation to Elver Park Neighborhood Center Food Pantry please contact Monique Bryson, 608-445-2035 or mbryson@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.

Elver Park Neighborhood Center supports families and community members in its neighborhood. Families have access to year-round programs for K-5 and teenagers. Resources include a computer lab, gathering spaces, and more. The center is operated by Wisconsin Youth Company and is funded in large part by the City of Madison and Dane County Department of Human Services.

Wisconsin Youth Company provides K-5 and teen after school programs, and K-5 and teen summer camps for those who live in the Elver Park area.

Elver Park Neighborhood Center (EPNC) provides out-of-school time programming for elementary age students who live in the greater Elver Park neighborhood and attend Madison Metropolitan and Middleton-Cross Plains School Districts. Our center works to function as central location for students, families, and school-day staff to gather, communicate and thrive. EPNC’s after school program is State of Wisconsin Licensed, YoungStar rated and City of Madison accredited.

To register or for more information, please contact the administrative office at 608-276-9782 ext. 0

Program Hours:
Monday: 1-5:45 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 2:30-5:45 p.m.

Program Phone:
608-335-1424

Navigating the bridge between childhood and adulthood is challenging for most teens. The role of Elver Park Neighborhood Center is to provide social support, homework help and guidance to teens that live in the Elver Park area as they travel that bridge. Teens can participate in sports, academic time and other organized activities all led by caring adult role models.

For more information, please contact the administrative office at 608-210-1649.

Program Hours:
Monday: 2-6 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.

Program Phone:
608-577-6986

Elver Park Neighborhood Center provides a summer day camp experience for elementary age children residing in the greater Elver Park neighborhood. Weekly field trips, fun and themed days introduce campers to educational and enriching experiences all summer long.
To register or for more information, please contact the administrative office at 608-276-9782 ext. 0

Program Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m

Program Phone:
608-335-1424

Teen Summer

Elver Park Neighborhood Center offers rising teen students of the Elver Park community a fun-filled, free summer program. Students will attend weekly field trips and have in-house experiences that contribute to their success as maturing youth.

For more information, please contact center staff at 608-210-1649.

Program Hours:
Monday-Friday 12-6 p.m.

Program Phone:
608-577-6986

Curbside Food Pantry

Elver Park Neighborhood Center’s Curbside Food Pantry opened in June 2020 in response to community food needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pantry is open to all and currently serves over 80 households on Madison’s southwest side. Our pantry is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. through August 20, 2020. Days and hours are subject to change. For more information of if you have questions, please contact jstoughtenger@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.

Joining Forces for Families
Elver Park Neighborhood Center partners with Joining Forces for Families (JFF) to provide community-based services. Theses services help families address basic needs — including rent and electrical assistance, bilingual services, and advocacy in legal proceedings. JFF is located within Elver Park Neighborhood Center.

JFF Social Worker: Sarah Shatz, LCSW
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 608-225-9872

Karen's Essentials
Karen’s Essentials mission is to provide a service that is essential to the quality of our health and help those in need, no matter who they are. Karen offers a helping hand by working alongside member to find resources needed to thrive. Karen’s Essentials provides access to household items including cleaning supplies personal hygiene items and toiletries to the community.

Hours: Monday and Friday every other week, 2:30-5:45 p.m.

Elver Park Neighborhood Center
Elver Park Neighborhood Centers serves the community by providing basic services including phone, fax and a computer lab.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.