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. 

Thoreau Elementary School  |  3870 Nakoma Rd., Madison

  • After School Program Cell Phone  |  608-445-8038  
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday 2-5:45 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 3:20-5:45 p.m.
    • Please note: program will not be offered on mid-day release and no school days. 
  • 2024-2025 Program Calendar
  • After School Program Location  |  Gymnasium – entrance to the program is located off the rear parking lot on Cherokee Drive
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Aracely Rodriguez
  • Group Leader  |  Mai
  • Program Manager  |  Monica Cloutier

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 608-445-8038 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 number TBD 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 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. 

Hello families,

We hope you’ve had a great start to the month! We wanted to share some highlights from our first few weeks in the After School program. But first we want to take a moment to introduce our team and share a bit about ourselves.

Allow me to introduce our team:

• Ms. Mai: Hi everyone! My name is Ms. Mai, and this is my second year with Wisconsin Youth Company. I’m excited to share fun activities, cooking recipes, and have a great time with the kids.

• Mrs. Aracely: Hello, my name is Mrs. Aracely, and this is my second year at Thoreau as the site supervisor. I’m thrilled to be here with you all. I am fortunate to have three wonderful children, Aura (16), Ian (14) and Dominic (7), and a husband who does construction. And I have a great love for Chinese food. My goal is to ensure that each child feels supported and motivated throughout their activities. I’m excited about what this year has in store for all of you and to make this After School year a fantastic and enriching experience.

• Elijah: Hi, my name is Elijah. This is my first year and I am excited about being part of After School and having an opportunity to give back to the kids. I hope to have a positive impact on them throughout the school year!

In these initial weeks, we’ve been getting to know each other better and enjoying time with all our friends. Now that our program has grown a bit, we’re excited to have more classmates to play with and share experiences.

September Highlights:

Outdoor play: We’ve been having a lot of fun playing outside! Gaga ball and kickball have become our favorite games. The kids are full of energy, and it’s wonderful to see them having a great time while developing teamwork skills.

New friends: With the arrival of new classmates, the atmosphere has become even more vibrant and enthusiastic. We love the time spent together and watching new friendships form.

Looking ahead to October:

We have exciting activities planned.

Cooking: The kids love getting involved in the kitchen! We have planned cooking activities that will let them experiment with new recipes and techniques, plus enjoy the delicious results.

Arts and crafts: Art and craft activities will also be a big part of our month. We’re preparing creative projects that will encourage artistic expression and imagination.

We’re excited about the adventures this month will bring and appreciate your continued support. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Thank you for being part of our community!

– After School team

Reminders
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • No After School:
  • If you’d like to contact me with concerns or questions, please feel free to email me at arodriguez@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
  • Please send kids to program with a labeled water bottle
Weather Guidelines

This chart shows what children need to wear when programs go outside.

Photo Gallery

Program Manager

Monica Cloutier is the program manager for After School at Thoreau Elementary. Please feel free to reach out to Monica if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: mcloutier@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: 608-445-8038  |  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: Monica Cloutier | Please feel free to reach out to Monica if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: mcloutier@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.