Welcome to Middle School U 2024!

Course Groups  

Each student will be in their chosen course group for the week long course. Each group will have a designated classroom space for use during the day. Courses will have no more than 16 students.  

• Groups will change with each session throughout the summer.
• Each course group will have their own set of materials that will be cleaned and sanitized when used frequently.  
• Each student will have a designated space within the program to store their belongings. Students should only bring essential items for the day.    

Snack & Lunch  

It’s important students start each day with a good breakfast prior to MSU, and bring a nutritious and satisfying lunch. Sack lunches must not require refrigeration or microwaving; milk is provided. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. Some students have life-threatening allergies (like a peanut or tree nut allergy). For this reason, WYC requests that students bring a nut-free lunch. All snacks served at MSU are nut-free.  

• Students will have a lunch period from noon-1 p.m. to eat lunch and relax between course times. Students will not be allowed to leave and return during this time. Students enrolled in a single morning or afternoon course can attend the lunch period.  
• All students must wash hands with soap and water before and after eating. 

Off-Site Courses & Activities  

Some MSU courses will take place at off-site locations this summer, and others will contain an off-site component on one or more days. Please refer to the course description for details on off-site locations or talk with the MSU director for off-site course days.   

• If your student is enrolled in an off-site course, please ensure they arrive to MSU 10 minutes prior to the course start time to help with a speedy departure to the course destination.  

Spending Time Outdoors  

Instructors will be encouraged to take their courses outdoors as much as possible. Students will have water, sunscreen, and shade available to them while outdoors. Please send your child dressed for the outdoors, every day. 

Parent Contact Information  

It is important that Parents can easily be reached throughout the day. Please verify your contact information in your parent portal and contact the administrative office if changes need to be made.  

In the event that camp staff contact you requesting that your student be picked up for illness or other reasons, we ask that you do so immediately. If you are unable to pick up your student immediately, please arrange for emergency pick-up individuals. These individuals must be listed as authorized pick-up persons on your account.  

Changing Account Information  

Written notification is required to make any changes to your account information (i.e. phone numbers, pick-up persons, emergency contacts, etc.). An email from the email address on-file is sufficient. Your account password is required to make changes.  

Additional Program Information  

Additional program-related information can be found in the program handbook. 

Contact Wisconsin Youth Company 

Summer Program Director, Nate Peterson
npeterson@wisconsinyouthcompany.org 

Wisconsin Youth Company Administrative Office – Mailing Address
733 Struck St.- 45620
Madison, Wisconsin 53744 

Phone: 608-276-9782 ext. 0
Fax: 262-547-0394
24-Hour Attendance Message Line: 608-276-9898
Email: info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org 

Use the above address, fax, email and phone number for payments, registration and billing inquires, and other general information. You may also access your account online through the Parent Portal.

Q: Who can drop off and pick up students?  

A: Middle School U students are authorized to arrive and depart independently. 

Q: What happens if my student gets sick while at MSU?

A: Middle School U has a designated space available to use in the event that a student gets sick. While in this space, they will remain supervised by staff. Staff will call for immediate pick-up. Please ensure that your student is picked up as soon as possible. 

Q: Can I pick up my student from an off-site location?

A: Pick-up from an off-site location is an option when needed by families, although is not preferred. Please coordinate specific details with the Middle School U director. Please note off-site pickup is not always an option. Trips are pre-determined and will not be altered to accommodate pick up or drop off for students.

Q: Do I need to provide sunscreen and insect repellent for my student?

A: Wisconsin Youth Company provides sunscreen and insect repellent for all students attending summer programs. WYC uses Rocky Mountain brand 30 SPF lotion sunscreen and Cutter DEET-free insect repellent. Families may provide their own sunscreen and/or insect repellent. 

Q: How do I update my student’s swim level? 

A: The easiest way to update your child’s swim level is to contact the administrative office at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org for Dane county families and waukesha@wisconsinyouthcompany.org for Waukesha families. You can also fill out necessary paperwork at your child’s camp location, but due to the volume of changes and the workload of camp staff, it is preferred that you contact the administrative office. Please note changes are not immediate.  

Middle School U courses are enrollment dependent. As courses are confirmed to run, they will be listed below. If a course is cancelled due to low enrollment, families will be notified via email and phone by Friday, May 17, 2024. Please contact the administrative office with any questions: info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.