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.  

Franklin Elementary  |  305 W. Lakeside St., Madison

  • After School Program Cell Phone  |  608-445-8028
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday 1:10-5:45 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 2:30-5:45 p.m.
    • Please note: Program is not offered on mid-day release or no-school days  
  • After School Program Location  |  Gymnasium
    • Entrance to the program space is located at the front of the school near the main office (Door #2)
  • 2025-2026 Program Calendar
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Taylor Zimmerman
  • Group Leaders  |  Zaiyannah, Ryder
  • 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 608-445-8028 upon arriving to program. Staff will have Parent 1 and 2 phone numbers programmed into their cell phone. To verify the phone numbers listed on your account please contact info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. Staff will have children clean up, gather belongings, and exit the program space through Door #2 unless picking directly up from the playground. Parents should meet their child(ren) outside the exit door. Please note all children must be marked as independent departure.
  • If your child(ren) has not exited the school 5 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 outdoor spot to visit when the weather gets warmer?

  • Taylor: Walk by Lake Mendota and Monona
  • Zai: Being downtown with friends
  • Ryder: Go to the dog park with his dog

Febraury Recap:

In February, we completed activities such as ants on a log, cereal necklaces, food jeopardy, created Valentine’s crafts, completed scavenger hunts, origami, weaving, and more. 

Thanks to all who attended our February Family Night!  Hope you enjoyed a calm evening learning some new and favorite After School games. 

March Happenings:

This March we look forward to exploring the activity themes of noodles, luck, and spring. We hope to start getting more outdoor time in as the light starts to come back at the end of the day and it starts to get warmer!

Join us this March for another family night.  We are having a basketball night to celebrate March Madness. 

Family Engagement:

Project Spotlight: Cereal Necklaces

Materials:

  • String
  • Scissors
  • Variety of round cereal

Instructions:

All this simple project takes is some string cut to fit either a kiddo’s wrist or neck and then some fun cereal to string on.  Be sure to tie a knot at the end to make stringing the cereal easier for kiddos so it does not fall off!  Some types of cereal we used for this activity were Cheerios, Fruit Loops, and Apple Jacks. 

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 tzimmerman@wisconsinyouthcompany.org 
  • Site cell phone number: 608-445-8028  
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 Franklin 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: 608-445-8028  |  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.