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
  • Interim Program Manager  |  Stephany Aimeé

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:

What is your favorite thing about spring? 

  • Allison: Warmer weather
  • M’liss: Baby animals being born
  • Elsa: Seeing flowers grow and the sounds of birds

February Recap:

During February, we made the most of the slightly warmer weather by spending time outside enjoying the playground. The students loved soaking up the sunshine, playing group games, and staying active with their friends. Indoors, we got creative with Valentine’s Day–themed crafts, making special cards and festive projects to share with loved ones. We also continued our popular Music Fridays, where everyone had fun listening to their favorite songs, dancing, and ending the week on a positive, energetic note. It was a month full of creativity, movement, and lots of smiles!

March Happenings:

This month, we are looking forward to spending even more time outside as the weather continues to warm up, enjoying fresh air, and playing fun group games together. The children are excited to stay active, build teamwork skills, and connect with friends through cooperative play. We’re also eager to jump into spring-related activities and projects, bringing seasonal themes, creativity, and new hands-on experiences into our afternoons.

Family Engagement: Thermometer Goal Chart

Our students have been working incredibly hard at After school to fill up our thermometer goal chart, which focuses on showing respect to one another, staff, and our space. Each day, they make positive choices, use kind words, and demonstrate teamwork to help us reach our goal. We are so proud of their effort and commitment — and we can’t wait to celebrate all their hard work together with a well-earned party once the thermometer is full! 

Join us for summer fun!

Do you have a child who will enter grade 6-9 in Fall 2026? If so, check out our Middle School U program! MSU is the perfect place for middle school students to explore new interests, learn new skills, and make new friends! 

Registration is available on a course-by-course basis with half-day and full-day options. See course options.

Reminders
  • No Program:
    • Monday, March 23-Friday, March 27
    • Monday, April 6 — All Day Program Available
    • Friday, May 8
    • Monday, May 25
  • Summer 2026 registration is open. Learn more.
  • 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

Interim Program Manager

Stephany Aimeé is the program manager for After School at Chavez Elementary. Please feel free to reach out to Stephany if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: saimee@wisconsinyouthcompany.org or by phone at 608-445-8011.

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: Stephany Aimeé  |  Please feel free to reach out to Stephany if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: saimee@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.