Thank you for choosing Elver Park Neighborhood Center, operated by 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 and Middleton Cross Plains School District to provide on-site after school programming. Please carefully review all tabs on this webpage prior to your first day of school. 

Elver Park Neighborhood Center | 1201 McKenna Blvd., Madison

  • After School Program Cell Phone | 608-335-1424
  • After School Program Hours |
  • Madison students: Monday 1:45-5:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 3:-5:30 p.m.
  • Middleton students: Monday-Friday 3-5:30 p.m.

Elver Park Neighborhood Center follows both the Madison Metropolitan and Middleton Cross Plains school calendars. There is no programming when no school days for these districts overlap.

  • After School Program Location | Gymnasium
    • Entrance to the program space is located at the second door on McKenna Blvd. Please ring the doorbell upon arrival.
Meet the Staff 

Site Supervisor | Aracely Rodriguez

Group Leader | Coming Soon!

Assistant Director of Neighborhood Centers | Takela Harper

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.

Aracely Rodriguez – Site Supervisor

Fun Fact: Aracely collects Disney Doorables, and her favorite movie of all time is Disney’s Hercules.

 

Coming soon! – Group Leader

Information coming soon!

 

Takela Harper – Assistant Director of Neighborhood Centers

Photo coming soon!

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 register their child(ren) as independent departure for students to be released to parents waiting in the parking lot. Parents must call or text site cell phone 608-335-1424 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.

Parents may also enter through the program door to pick up their child. 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 . Each person must be listed as an authorized pickup on the child’s registration form.

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

An afternoon snack is provided

All snacks served at program are nut-free

Milk is also served

Please see the Wisconsin Youth Company Program Handbook for more details about snack

Wisconsin Youth Company Resources

DCF Licensing and Accreditation

Wisconsin Youth Company Digital Forms

  • Extracurricular Permission
  • Sunscreen Permission – Wisconsin Youth Company provides Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 for all children. Only complete the form if you would like to provide your own sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent Permission – Wisconsin Youth Company provides Cutter All Family Pump Spray (7% DEET) for all children. Only complete the form if you would like to provide your own sunscreen
Welcome to After School at Elver Park Neighborhood Center!
This tab will feature information about your After School staff, along with a monthly recap, what children can look forward to in the next month, and fun site photos. Please check back in soon.
Reminders
  • No Program:
  • Please call any absences, schedule changes, or alternative authorized pickups to the attendance line
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • If you’d like to contact me with concerns or questions, please feel free to email me at arodriguez@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. Thank you in advance!
Weather Guidelines

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

Photo Gallery

Assistant Director of Neighborhood Centers

Takela Harper is the assistant director of neighborhood centers. Please feel free to reach out to Takela if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: tharper@wisconsinyouthcompany.org or by phone at 608-622-6724.

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: 608-335-1424  |  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. 

Assistant Director of Neighborhood Centers : Takela Harper |  Please feel free to reach out to Takela if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: tharper@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.