Welcome to Wisconsin Youth Company at Prairie!

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.  

Prairie Elementary | 700 N. Madison St., Waunakee

After School Program Cell Phone | 608-445-9057
After School Program Hours | Monday-Friday 2:40-5:45 p.m.
After School Program Location | Cafeteria
- Entrance to the program space is through the doors nearest to the school garden, on the left side of the school
2026-2027 Program Calendar

Meet the Staff 

Program Supervisor | Kelsey Flood
Group Leaders | Nevaeh, Denisse
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  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. 

Kelsey Flood – Site Supervisor

Fun Fact: Kelsey has two kiddos of her own! A five-year-old son and a one-year-old daughter!

Nevaeh – Group Leader

Fun Fact: Nevaeh loves cats and has four of her own!

Denisse – Site Supervisor

Fun Fact: Denisse enjoys going thrift shopping.

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

Please call or text the site cell phone to let us know you have arrived. 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 the doors parallel to the garden.
Wait for your child(ren) to independently depart from Door #22 (next to school garden) after contacting the site phone via text.
Please meet your child outside the door near the school garden.
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

An afternoon snack is provided
All snacks served at program are nut-free
Milk is also served
Please see the Wisconsin Youth Company Program Handbook for more details about 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

2026-2027 Program Calendar
2026-2027 Snack Information
2026-2027 School Year Payment Schedule
2026 Summer & 2026-2027 School Year Handbook
Elver Park Neighborhood Center | Food pantry, computer lab, social work services
Program Tuition Assistance & Scholarships

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

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: 608-445-9057 | 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.