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.   

Crestwood Elementary  |  5930 Old Sauk Rd., Madison

  • After School Program Cell Phone  |  608-445-8026   
  • 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  |  Old Gym
    • Entrance to the program space is located at the main entrance doors (Door #1) on the south side of the building.
  • 2025-2026 Program Calendar
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Chase Boatman
  • Group Leader  |  Catie, Devine, Chandler
  • Program Manager  |  Adam Cabell

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   
  • Parents will text or call the program phone, 608-445-8026, upon arriving to program. Staff will have Parent 1 and 2 phone numbers programmed into the program 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 Door#1 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 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 your child(ren) to 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 Facts

  • Chase: Has a twin brother 
  • Catie: Loves going to concerts. Her favorites are Pierce the Veil, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Twice 
  • Devine: Loves to write what she observes throughout the day 
  • Chandler: Has gone swimming with whale sharks

November Recap:

November was full of fun activities and changes. The biggest change was in our routine when daylight saving ended in November.

The Science Club was a success, with the most notable activity being making parachutes and testing them as well. They were testing to see if their parachutes had a slow descent.

The school put in a new gaga ball pit and every day the kids have been playing the game and having a blast.

December Happenings:

This month we are embracing the winter weather and atmosphere as well as having fun with some winter-themed activities.

  • We plan to do activities based around candy
  • Make winter decorations
  • We plan to make snowflakes out of paper.

Family Engagement:

Gaga ball is a game that all the kids enjoy playing; the kids have been playing it every day when they go outside. Another activity that the kids really enjoy is called pathways. This activity involves the kids finding the only pathway through a grid and working as a team to find the path.

These kids are full of imagination. Feel free to send any project ideas to me.

Reminders
  • No Program:
    • Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2
  • Summer 2026 Registration opens in January. 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 cboatman@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
  • Site cell phone number at 608-445-8026. 
  • Send kids with proper clothing for winter weather. See weather chart below.
  • Send water bottles with children
  • Science Club on Mondays at 3:30 p.m.
  • You can still sign up your children for Independent Departure
Weather Guidelines

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

Photo Gallery

Program Manager

Adam Cabell is the program manager for After School at Crestwood Elementary. Please feel free to reach out to Adam if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. He is available by email at: acabell@wisconsinyouthcompany.org or by phone at 608-577-5740.

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: 608-445-8026  |  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: Adam Cabell  |  Please feel free to reach out to Adam if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. He is available by email at: acabell@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.