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
  • 2026-2027 Program Calendar
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Noah Barthel
  • Group Leader  |  Pam
  • 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.  

Noah Barthel – Site Supervisor

Fun Fact: Noah enjoys playing basketball with friends in his free time!

Pam – Group Leader

Fun Fact: Pam likes to cook and try new recipes!

Sammy Krueger – Program Manager

Fun Fact: Sammy is also an artist! In her free time, she creates large-scale paintings and murals.

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 Pickup 
  • Parents will enter the school through Door 4 (South West side of the school), unless picking up directly from the playground. 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 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 handson 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

Wisconsin Youth Company Digital Forms

  • Extracurricular Permission
  • Sunscreen PermissionWisconsin 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 PermissionWisconsin 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 Elm Lawn!
This tab will feature information about your After School staff, along with a monthly recap, what children can look forward to in the next month, and fun site photos. Please check back in soon.
Reminders
  • No Program:
    • Monday, September 7
    • Monday, September 14
    • Monday, October 12
    • Thursday, October 29-Friday, October 30
    • Monday, November 9
    • Wednesday, November 25-Friday, November 27
    • Monday, December 21-Friday, January 1
  • If any of your children have new extracurriculars coming up, please make sure to fill out our extracurricular form.
  • 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.
  • 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.