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.

Shorewood Hills Elementary  |  1105 Shorewood Blvd., Madison

  • After School Program Cell Phone  |  608-445-8035
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday 2-5:45 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 3:20-5:45 p.m.
    • Please note: Program is not offered on mid-day release or no-school days. 
  • After school Program Location  |  Multipurpose room 
    • The entrance to the multipurpose room is located on the north side of the building near the soccer fields (Door #2)
  • 2025-2026 Program Calendar
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Bee Xiong
  • Group Leader  |  Kaylee, Russell
  • 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 608-445-8035 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 and gather belongings. Parents should enter through Door#2 after being let in by staff, unless picking up directly from the playground.
  • If your child(ren) has not exited the school five 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:

A favorite memory from this school year?

  • Mr. Bee: A group of five boys were playing catch with a ball and they challenged themselves to get 100 catches without the ball touching the floor. The moment they got to 100 catches, they were celebrating like they won the World Cup! I love that it was a simple game, they gave themselves a challenge, and that three of the boys were from different grade levels.
  • Mr. Russell: The time I went sledding with my group and on the days we couldn’t go outside, I loved playing dodgeball with the group in the gym.
  • Ms. Kaylee: When I helped the kids with their drawings and they showed their drawings to their parents. I loved seeing how happy they were, and it was a beautiful moment for me!

April Recap:

I hope everyone loved the April showers! We got outside as much as possible, but when we couldn’t get outside, the kids loved doing spin art and chalk pastels. Besides the crafts, the kids are always into Minecraft blocks and playing with slime. We also hope everyone had a great time at family night!

Furthermore, thank you to all the families that were able to come! I hope everyone was able to cool off and enjoy a little treat!

May Happenings: 

In the month of May, hopefully with clear skies, we can end program outside! If we can’t, the kids can look forward to summer crafts like bubble wands, ice cream crafts, and being creative with clay. I know we’ll end the school year on a strong note and I want to thank everyone for being patient with me this year and allowing me to be a part of the Shorewood community.

Family Engagement:

Question for the families – I would love to hear about any summer plans! What are you looking forward to?

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
  • Summer 2026 registration is open. Learn more.
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • As the temperatures shift, please ensure your child has a jacket with them!
  • If you’d like to contact me with concerns or questions, please feel free to email me at bxiong@wisconsinyouthcompany.org 
  • Site cell phone number: 608-445-8035 
  • Each parent is assigned their own code, so please use the one you were given. A helpful way to remember it, is to take a screenshot of the code so you don’t always have to look through your email.
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 Shorewood 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: 608-445-8035  |  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.