Thank you for choosing Wisconsin Youth Company School Year Programs!  

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

Wisconsin Youth Company is proud to continue our relationship with the Waunakee Community School District to provide on-site after school programming. Please carefully review all tabs on this webpage prior to your first day of school.   

Arboretum Elementary School  |  1350 Arboretum Dr., Waunakee

  • After School Program Cell Phone  |  608-335-1423
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday-Friday: 2:40-5:45 p.m.
  • After School Program Location  |  Cafeteria – The entrance to the cafeteria is located at the front of the school to the right of the main entrance.
  • 2024-2025 Program Calendar 
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  
  • Group Leaders  |  Ali, Heather
  • Program Manager  |  Billy Boos

All staff have education and/or experience related to working with children. They receive training prior to the start of the school year and are certified in first aid and CPR. All program staff receive additional training with updated health & wellness and cleaning & sanitation protocols.  

What to Bring  
  • Extra set of clothing, as needed 

Please do not send your child(ren) with any unnecessary items. Toys or other items from home will not be permitted. Wisconsin Youth Company is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property, including clothing.  

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).

After School Pick–up 
  • Parents will enter through Door #13 to pick up their children from program. This door enters directly into cafeteria/program space. 
  • Once you enter, please sign your children out. Please have a form of identification ready at pick-up.
  • If a different pre-authorized pick-up person is planning to pick-up from After School, please notify our administrative office or the site directly . 
Daily Activities  
  • Wisconsin Youth Company staff will create weekly lesson plans tiered to the children’s interests. 
  • Our program helps children discover new opportunities through our choice-based curriculum.  
  • Within the daily activities, children will have a chance to participate in STEM, art projects, community building games, and other various hands–on activities to expand their developmental growth. Along with developing important life skills such as language, social and emotional skills.  
  • There will be time for daily outdoor recreation (weather permitted) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground. 
  • Children are also provided the opportunity to complete homework. 
Snack 
  • An afternoon snack will be provided. 
  • All snacks served at program are nut-free. 
  • Milk will also be served. 
  • Please see the Wisconsin Youth Company Program Handbook for more details about snack. 
Extracurriculars
  • Signed paperwork is required for children to participate in an extracurricular activity during after school hours. If your child will be participating in an extracurricular, please contact our registration team at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org to complete the required paperwork prior to the first day of the extracurricular activity. 

November was a month of giving thanks. I am thankful for how flexible our students were with not being able to go outside certain days due to inclement weather as well as being okay with limiting our time in the gym due to dance team and hockey using the space during our program hours. We also worked on social emotional skills. Take a look at our calm down space when you pick-up! Many of our students have begun using it as a quiet space during program as well as if they are upset and just need time to themselves. It has been working wonders!

As we’re now in the colder months, we’ll be doing chilly activities involving snowflakes, pop-up books, and some holiday treats to warm us up!

 

Get To Know Staff

Favorite Winter Activities

  • Ali: Sledding then warming up with my cats!
  • Billy: Playing in the snow with my dog then warming up with a cup of hot chocolate.
Summer Registration Update

We are excited to announce a change in registration for Summer 2025. Families who are currently enrolled in Wisconsin Youth Company After School programs for the 2024-2025 School Year will have priority enrollment. You will have the opportunity to register for Summer Day Camp, Wander Wisconsin, and Theater Immersion camp programs before registration opens to the general public. Registration for Middle School U will open in March. Additional information will be sent to families via email. For more details, visit the registration page.

 

Reminders
  • No program:
    • Monday, December 23-Wednesday, January 1
    • Monday, January 20
    • Monday, January 27
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • When we go outside, the kids are required to wear appropriate cold weather attire. If they do not have it or are refusing to wear it, they will be unable to go outside. Please refer to our weather chart below for details.
Weather Guidelines

This chart shows what children need to wear when programs go outside.

Photo Gallery

Program Manager

Billy Boos is the program manager for After School at Arboretum Elementary. Please feel free to reach out to Billy if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. He is available by email at: bboos@wisconsinyouthcompany.org or by phone at 608-445-8019.

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).

Program Cell Phone Number: 608-335-1423  |  This number can be used to call or text Wisconsin Youth Company staff at your child(ren)’s location during program hours. Please note that staff are engaged with children during program hours and may not be able to answer. Please leave a message and they will get back to you.  

24-Hour Attendance Message Line:  608-276-9898  |  Please text or call the message line when your child(ren) will be absent from program. All absences must be reported. Please include your child(ren)’s name, program, and the date(s) of absence.  

Administrative Office: 608-276-9782 ext. 0  |  If you need immediate assistance, please contact our administrative office. Our administrative office can also assist you with your registration questions.  

Wisconsin Youth Company Email: info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org  |  To communicate with our administrative or registration team or if you have questions regarding your account please send us an email. 

Program Manager: Billy Boos | Please feel free to reach out to Billy if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. He is available by email at: bboos@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.