Important Update for Friday, April 17 | All MMSD After School programs cancelled | All MCPASD After School programs closing at 4 p.m. | WCSD Parents should pick up their children as soon as possible.
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
  • 2025-2026 Program Calendar 
Meet the Staff  
  • Program Supervisor  |  Kelsey Flood
  • Group Leaders  |  Nevaeh, Denisse, Morgan
  • 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.  

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. Parents should meet their child(ren) outside of the exit door. 
  • 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 
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 are you looking forward to this spring?

  • Kelsey: Spending a lot of time outside with family and friends. Especially at the park with my kiddos!
  • Nevaeh: Feeling the weather turn warmer and getting to be outside more.
  • Denisse: Hanging with friends outside.
  • Morgan: Picking raspberries with my mom from her garden.
  • Mya: Warm walks with my family and dog.

February Recap:

The kiddos at After School have been very creative with our giant roll of paper. They have made large Valentine’s Day cards, houses, banners, capes, and so much more! We have also enjoyed getting to stay outside a little more as the days get longer.

March Happenings:

After a chilly winter, we are very excited at After School to see spring approaching. More outside time!

Family Engagement: 

This month we are looking forward to purchasing some new outdoor activities to enjoy in the warmer weather. We always have fun with new chalk, bubbles, and playground balls!

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, March 20
    • Monday, March 23-March 27
    • Friday, April 3
    • Monday, May 18
    • Monday, May 25
  • Summer 2026 registration is open. Learn more.
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • Please make sure children come to program with all the appropriate gear for the outdoors. See weather chart below.
  • If you’d like to contact me with concerns or questions, please feel free to email me at kflood@wisconsinyouthcompany.org 
  • Site cell phone number: 608-445-9057 
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 Prairie 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).

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.