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  |  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 is not offered on mid-day release or no-school days. 
  • After School Program Location  |  Gymnasium
    • Entrance to the program space is located off the rear parking lot on Cherokee Drive through Door #2
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Elizabeth Roxworthy
  • Group Leader  |  Mai, Jacobi
  • Program Manager  |  Adam Cabell

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 must text site cell phone 608-445-8038 to inform staff they have arrived to pick up their child(ren). Staff will have children clean up, gather belongings, and exit the program space through Door #2. Entrance to the program is located off the rear parking lot on Cherokee Drive.
  • 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. 

Get to Know Staff:

What is your favorite holiday tradition? 

  • Elizabeth: Making my own wrapping paper out of brown paper grocery bags and painting them! It’s been a tradition in my family since I was born.
  • Mai: Going to see light displays!
  • Jacobi: Gathering with family and friends around yummy food!

November Recap:

Since daylight saving time, we have been enjoying our new schedule by going outside first and then ending program in the gym. We learned how to make beaded animal key chains. We had lots of fun trying to make different animals! We played a portrait game where we drew self–portraits then piled them all together. Ms. Elizabeth randomly passed out the self-portraits; everyone had to try and find the person whose self-portrait they were handed!   

December Happenings:

We are looking forward to making ornaments that will be hung on the Christmas tree in the state capitol building! We only have a few more Science Club days but are excited to see what Ms. Lauren has planned. We are going to make catapults and launch pompom balls. We are excited to decorate holiday cookies to eat. 

Family Engagement: 

DIY Salt Dough Ornaments 

  • 1 cup salt 
  • 2 cups flour  
  • 1 cup water 
  • Paint 
  • Paintbrushes 
  1. Mix ingredients together
  2. Roll out dough
  3. Use cookie cutters/knife to cut out shapes. Don’t forget to poke a hole for string to hang. 
  4. Cook in oven (250 degrees) until dry and hard.
  5. Once cool paint and then hang!
Reminders
  • No Program:
    • Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2
    • Monday, January 19
    • Friday, January 30 — All Day Program Available
    • Friday, February 20 — All Day Program Available
  • Summer 2026 Registration opens in January. Learn more.
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • Please send winter gear with your child(ren) as the weather gets colder! See weather chart below.
  • If you’d like to contact me with concerns or questions, please feel free to email me at eroxworthy@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
  • Site cell phone number: 608-445-8038
  • When making any changes to your child’s schedule, please email the Registration Office at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. After School program is a separate company from Thoreau Elementary. If you call into the school, we are not aware of changes for the After School program. Thank you in advance!
Weather Guidelines

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

Photo Gallery

Program Manager

Adam Cabell is the program manager for After School at Crestwood Elementary. Please feel free to reach out to Adam if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. He is available by email at: acabell@wisconsinyouthcompany.org or by phone at 608-577-5740.

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: Adam Cabell  |  Please feel free to reach out to Adam if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. He is available by email at: acabell@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.