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.

Leopold Elementary  |  2602 Post Rd., Madison

  • After School Program Cell Phone  |  608-445-8032
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday 1:10-5:45 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 2:30-5:45 p.m.
    • Please note: Program will not be offered on mid-day release or no-school days. 
  • After School Program Location  |  Cafeteria 
    • Entrance to the program space is located at the doors near the playground on the north side of the building
  • 2025-2026 Program Calendar
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Kaila
  • Group Leaders  |  Tyler
  • 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 text or call the program phone 608-445-8032 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. That will serve as our means of identifying Parents.
  • Parents should park in the parking lot and walk along the side of the building where the playground is located. Enter through the back entrance at the double doors that enter directly into the cafeteria/program space.
  • Once you enter, please sign your child out on the attendance. Please have a form of identification ready at pick-up.
  • If a different pre-authorized pick-up person is planning to pick-up from After School, please notify our administrative office and 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 food?

Sammy: Chicken Alfredo

Kaila: Sopes

Maggie: Pasta

April Recap:

In April, we celebrated Earth Day by painting pots, making bird feeders, and practicing our recycling. Thank you for coming to our family night! The kids worked extremely hard to create decorations and posters about Earth Day. They encouraged their peers to keep the Earth green and keep on recycling. We loved how enthusiastic the kids were to create different paper chains and create different color combinations.

In addition, shout out to the kids for doing such a great job when we experienced some severe weather last month. We beat the rain on most days and spent as much time outside as we could! The kids really enjoyed playing basketball and soccer together.

May Happenings:

We are so close to the end of the school year! This month we hope to spend as much time outside as possible and enjoy the beautiful weather. We hope to play some large group games of soccer, kickball, and even play Jeopardy to see who knows their After School teachers the best! Ms. Kaila also won Bingo during a staff event and hopes to create some fun chalk drawings with the kids!

Family Engagement:

DIY Bird Feeder

Materials:

  • One cardboard tube (toilet paper tubes work best!)
  • Sun Butter or Peanut Butter
  • Bird Seed
  • Yarn

Instructions:

  • Spread peanut/sunbutter around the cardboard tube.
  • Roll the tube in a Birdseed Mixture
  • Tie a loop of yarn through the tube
  • Hang your DIY Birdfeeder on a tree branch and watch the birds enjoy!

Check out our photos from family night to see Arya, Indie, and Mel’s great examples!

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:
    • Friday, May 8
    • Monday, May 25
    • Wednesday, June 10 – Last day of After School
  • As we spend longer days outside, please send your child a water bottle!
  • Dream Bus comes from 4-4:45 on Tuesdays for students to check out books!
  • Summer 2026 registration is open. Learn more.
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • Please label all items with your child’s name to help us keep track of belongings.
  • If you’d like to contact me with concerns or questions, please feel free to email me at kgonzalez@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
  • Site cell phone number: 608–445-8032 
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 Leopold 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).  

Site Cell Phone Number: 608-445-8032  |  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.