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
  • 2026-2027 Program Calendar
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Allison Kneebone
  • Group Leaders  |  Elsa, Bethany
  • Program Manager  |  Maggie Yang-Nguyen

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.  

Allison Kneebone – Site Supervisor

Fun Fact: Before working at Wisconsin Youth Company, Allison worked at a casino and once counted $5.2 million in one shift!

Elsa – Group Leader

Fun Fact: Elsa likes going on long walks during the summer to connect with nature!

Bethany – Group Leader

Photo coming soon!

Fun Fact: Bethany’s mind is always buzzing with unique ideas! She loves thinking outside the box, trying new science experiments, and figuring out how to make the world a happier place for everyone.

Maggie Yang-Nguyen – Program Manager

Fun Fact: Maggie enjoys hobbies that help her slow down and unplug, like reading, bird-watching, and cooking!

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 door (#1) after being let in by staff or contacting the site phone, 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 plans 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. 

Wisconsin Youth Company Resources

DCF Licensing and Accreditation

Wisconsin Youth Company Digital Forms

  • Extracurricular Permission
  • Sunscreen Permission – Wisconsin Youth Company provides Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 for all children. Only complete the form if you would like to provide your own sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent Permission – Wisconsin Youth Company provides Cutter All Family Pump Spray (7% DEET) for all children. Only complete the form if you would like to provide your own sunscreen
Welcome to After School at Chavez!

Get to Know Staff:

What is your favorite fall season activity?

Allison: Haunted houses or anything Halloween-related!

Bethany: Cooking delicious meals in my crockpot

Elsa: Seeing the color change of leaves and making different types of hot tea

September Recap:

Last month we spent our time ending the days outside playing gaga ball, soccer, and tetherball, enjoying the transition to cooler fall weather. The third through fifth grade kiddos enjoyed Beyblade tournaments, and the kindergarten through second grade kiddos enjoyed engaging in imaginative play and magnet-tile building!

October Happenings:

We look forward to completing fall-themed projects this month and learning more hands-on skills to complete creative art projects such as DIY slime, leaf art, and watercolor paintings.

Family Engagement: 

We look forward to completing our incentive chart for the whole group of After School members to earn a party! The kiddos have been given the chance to earn a circle filled in on our incentive chart per day based on our goal of cleaning up successfully and acts of kindness!

Reminders
  • No Program:
  • As the weather continues to get cooler please send children with appropriate gear ex: jacket or dress in layers.
  • Please remember to send your kiddo(s) with a refillable water bottle as we will be spending more time outdoors.
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • 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

Maggie Yang-Nguyen is the program manager for After School at Chavez Elementary. Please feel free to reach out to Maggie if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: myang@wisconsinyouthcompany.org or by phone at 608-622-6724.

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. 

Interim Program Manager: Maggie Yang-Nguyen  |  Please feel free to reach out to Stephany if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: myang@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.