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:

What are you looking forward to this year? 

  • Mr. Bee: Two of my friends are getting married.
  • Mr. Russell: Building deeper relationships with the kids at Shorewood Hills. 
  • Ms. Kaylee: Graduating in a few months.

January Recap:

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a good break. Last month, we tested out our favorite candy cane flavors. We found out that skittles candy cane was the best flavor for the younger group and sour gummy candy cane was the favorite of the older group. We are getting back into the schedule, and the kids are slowly re-adjusting to school life again. One project that stood out last month was when Felix made a reindeer cup and he proceeded to teach all the other kids how to make it. I love the creativity and leadership he showed as one of the older kids in our program.

February Happenings: 

In February, I will focus on compassion. I know the kids already do a good job at being kind to one another, and I believe compassion is the next step after kindness. I’m hoping we can learn more about compassion toward others but also self-compassion. As we learn and support each other, we will make cards for one another and create affirmations for the school.

Family Engagement:

Grade Spotlight: Grade 4

I want to give a shoutout to the children in grade 4 at After School! They not only embody the energy from the group in grade 3 but also the creativity from the group in grade 5. I always see them doing imaginary play or creating cool things with rainbow looms. An accessory for their hand was one of their cool creations. It took a couple of days, but they didn’t stop until they finished it. It turned out amazing! I’m really thankful to have their creative minds at program and I can’t wait to see what else they’ll make.

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, February 20 — All Day Program Available
    • Monday, March 2
    • Tuesday, March 3 — All Day Program Available
    • Monday, March 23-Friday, March 27
    • Monday, April 6 — All Day Program Available
  • Summer 2026 registration is open. Learn more.
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • With winter upon us, please send your child with a coat, snowpants, boots, hat, and gloves/mittens. See weather chart below.
  • 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 
  • Please ensure you are using your own pickup code and not sharing with any others, even if they are members of the same family. Pickup codes are individual to you and are tied to your name. A helpful way to remember your individual code is to take a screenshot of the email you received or add it into your Notes app.
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.