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 Middleton-Cross Plains School District to provide on-site after school. Please carefully review all tabs on this webpage prior to your first day of school.  

 Elm Lawn Elementary School  |  6701 Woodgate Rd., Middleton

  • After School Program Cell Phone  |  608-445-8046
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday-Friday: 2:40-5:45  p.m. 
  • After School Program Location  |  Multipurpose room
    • Entrance to the program space is located through the doors on the southwest side of the school through Door #4
  • 2025-2026 Program Calendar
Meet the Staff  
  • Interim Site Supervisor  |  Noah Barthel
  • Group Leader  |  Pam, Andrew
  • Program Manager  |  Sammy Krueger

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 enter the school through Door 4. This enters directly into the multipurpose room/program room. 
  • Once you enter, please check in with staff and sign your child out.
  • 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 sport?

  • Mr. Noah: Basketball
  • Ms. Pam: Volleyball
  • Mr. Andrew: Basketball

January Recap:

In January, we had fun with more projects including 3D handprints, Play-Doh Pictionary, and a Magna-Tile maze. We also introduced new items to the space; our new Minecraft blocks seem to be a big hit for the kids! They already want to get more. The kids also decided they wanted to have a talent show in February. Some of them have already been practicing their talents or thinking about what talents they would like to do.

February Happenings:

This month, we are looking forward to our talent show! Each child can show their talents to the whole group, and everyone is welcome to come. Lookout for an email from us once we have finalized a date. We are also looking forward to making Pokémon projects to celebrate National Pokémon Day, as well as doing Minecraft projects since we have seen such a high interest from the kids.

Lastly, we will likely hit our incentive goal in February! Once we reach our goal, we will celebrate by having a special day of the kids’ choosing. To reach our goal, the groups work on following the rules we created as a group. These rules included being kind to everyone, cleaning up after ourselves and being respectful to our space. When a teacher sees a group doing a good job with one of these things, they tell the group they are receiving a smiley face for our jar.

Family Engagement:

We asked children in grades 4: What have you been most interested in at After School?

  • Puzzles
  • Projects
  • Minecraft blocks
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, February 16
    • Monday, March 9
    • Monday March 23-Friday, March 27
    • Monday, April 20
  • Summer 2026 registration is open. Learn more.
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • Make sure to send your children with appropriate clothing. See weather chart below.
  • Send a water bottle with your children so they can stay hydrated.
  • If you’d like to contact me with concerns or questions, please feel free send me an email at nbarthel@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
  • Site cell phone number: 608-445-8046   
Weather Guidelines

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

Photo Gallery

Program Manager

Sammy Krueger is the program manager for After School at Elm Lawn Elementary. Please feel free to reach out to Sammy if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: skrueger@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.

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: 608-445-8046 |  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: Sammy Krueger  |  Please feel free to reach out to Sammy if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: skrueger@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.