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 Madison Metropolitan School District to provide on-site after school programming. Please carefully review all tabs on this webpage prior to your first day of school.

Chavez Elementary  |  3502 Maple Grove Dr., Madison

  • After School Program Cell Phone  |  608-445-8023  
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday 2-5:45 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 3:20-5:45 p.m.
    • Please note: Program is not offered on mid-day release or no-school days  
  • After School Program Location  |  Cafeteria
    • Entrance to the program space is located at the front of the school near the main office
  • 2025-2026 Program Calendar
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Allison Kneebone
  • Group Leaders  |  Elsa, M’Liss
  • Program Manager  |  Monica Cloutier

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 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 
  • Text or call the program phone at 608-445-8023 when you arrive at After School. Staff will have Parent 1 and 2 phone numbers programmed into the site cell phone. To verify the phone numbers listed on your account, please contact info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. Staff will have children clean up, and gather belongings. Parents should enter through the main entrance after being let in by staff, unless picking up directly from the playground.
  • If your child(ren) has not exited the school five minutes after your text, please text again or call the program phone.
  • 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 
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. 

Get to Know Staff:

Fun fact: M’liss and Allison are both cat owners!

November Recap:

This past month, our After School crew had a wonderful time embracing all things fall! Children were creative with hands-on seasonal projects. This included making bird feeders for our outdoor friends, mixing up colorful batches of slime, and designing a variety of fun fall-themed crafts. It was a great opportunity for everyone to explore, imagine, and work together.

As the days grow shorter, we’ve adjusted our routine to wrap up our afternoons indoors. We’ll now end each day in the gym or our program space, giving students plenty of room to stay active, play games, and wind down with friends before heading home.

December Happenings:

Looking ahead, we’re excited to jump into winter-themed activities and continue staying active — even with snow on the ground. We can’t wait for all the creativity, movement, and fun the next season will bring.

Family Engagement:

We recently celebrated a big accomplishment in our program — completing our “Keeping It Kind” reward chart! Children worked hard all month to show kindness, cooperation, and positive choices. To honor their efforts, we wrapped up the challenge with a fun and well-earned ice cream party. We’re so proud of their teamwork and excited to continue building a kind and supportive community together!

Reminders
  • No Program:
    • Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2
    • Monday, January 19
    • Friday, January 30 — All Day Program Available
    • Friday, February 20 — All Day Program Available
  • Summer 2026 Registration opens in January. Learn more.
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • As we head into winter season, please send children with layers and all necessary snow gear: coats, hats, gloves, and snowpants. See weather chart below.
  • If you’d like to contact me with concerns or questions, please feel free to email me at akneebone@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
  • Please text or call the site phone at 608-445-8023 so we can let you in the main entrance during pick-up
Weather Guidelines

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

Photo Gallery

Program Manager

Monica Cloutier is the program manager for After School at Chavez Elementary. Please feel free to reach out to Monica if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: mcloutier@wisconsinyouthcompany.org or by phone at 608-445-2035.

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).

Site Cell Phone Number: 608-445-8023  |  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: Monica Cloutier  |  Please feel free to reach out to Monica if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: mcloutier@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.