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 Waunakee Community School District to provide on-site after school programming. Please carefully review all tabs on this webpage prior to your first day of school.   

Heritage Elementary  |  6271 Woodland Dr., Waunakee

  • After School Program Cell Phone  |  608-445-9051   
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday-Friday 2:40-5:45 p.m.
  • After School Program Location  |  K-1 Cafeteria
    • Entrance to the program space is located in the southwest corner of the school at Door 13.
  • 2026-2027 Program Calendar
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Chris Warga
  • Group Leaders  |  Louise, Rob
  • Program Manager  |  Billy Boos

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(ren) 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.  

Chris Warga – Site Supervisor

Fun Fact: Chris is the ultimate hobbyist, starting a new one every few weeks. Any suggestions?

Louise – Group Leader

Fun Fact: Louise loves dogs, especially Borzoi, and has had them for more than 20 years. Right now she has a retired show/lure courser named Weather.

Rob – Group Leader

Information coming soon!

Billy Boos – Program Manager

Fun Fact: Billy loves fishing and makes his own lures to use on the water.

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 must text site cell phone to inform staff they have arrived to pick up their child(ren). Staff will have children clean up, gather belongings, and exit the program space through Door #13. Program is located in the first-grade cafeteria on the southwest corner of the school. Please park at the student drop-off area.
  • 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 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. 

Wisconsin Youth Company Resources

DCF Licensing

Wisconsin Youth Company Digital Forms

  • Extracurricular Permission
  • Sunscreen Permission – Wisconsin 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 Permission – Wisconsin 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 Heritage!
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
    • Friday, September 25
    • Friday, October 16
    • Thursday, October 29-Friday, October 30
    • Monday, November 23-Friday, November 27
    • Monday, December 21-Friday, January 1
  • 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 cwarga@wisconsinyouthcompany.org 
  • Site cell phone number: 608-445-9051
  • We cannot let children go back into the school to get something from their classroom.
  • A quick note regarding pickup, we are quite busy during program, and there are times when we receive multiple texts for pickup at the same time. We ask the kids to clean up their area prior to packing up and sometimes they can get distracted. We want to make sure that they follow the process of putting things away before leaving.
Weather Guidelines

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

Photo Gallery

Program Manager

Billy Boos is the program manager for After School at Heritage Elementary. Please feel free to reach out to Billy if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. He is available by email at: bboos@wisconsinyouthcompany.org or by phone at 608-445-8019.

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: 608-445-9051  |  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: Billy Boos  |  Please feel free to reach out to Billy if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. He is available by email at: bboos@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.