Wisconsin Youth

What Wisconsin Youth does

Wisconsin Youth Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1974 (originally as the Afterschool Day Care Association) that delivers out-of-school time programming for school-age children in Dane and Waukesha Counties, Wisconsin. Its core offerings include before and after school care at more than 20 elementary school sites across six school districts, a 4K wrap program, summer day camps at more than 10 locations serving grades K-9, specialty programming such as Theater Immersion Camp and the Wander Wisconsin adventure program, and two neighborhood centers (Elver Park and Theresa Terrace) that operate food pantries, computer labs, and free community programming in southwest Madison. The organization is licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, YoungStar rated, and has held American Camp Association accreditation since 2004. Rebecca Carlin serves as Chief Executive Officer.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining recurring program fees (bi-weekly school year billing and weekly summer camp billing, with weekly rates of approximately $233-$350 per camper and processing/deposit fees ranging from $25 to $50), individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Findorff and Husky Homes as 2025-2026 annual sponsors), foundation grants, fundraising events (Stay Golden Gala, Wisconsin Paddle Battle pickleball tournament), and nominal space-rental income from the Elver Park Neighborhood Center. Tuition assistance and a 25% discount for families on free/reduced lunch are available, and the organization reports awarding scholarships to every family that applied for over 10 years. The distribution model is school-embedded for core programs and neighborhood-center-anchored for community services, with online registration through a SchoolCareWorks-powered Parent Portal and lottery-based enrollment windows.

Name

Wisconsin Youth

Legal name

Wisconsin Youth Company, Inc.

Website

https://wisconsinyouthcompany.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wisconsin Youth Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 that delivers before/after school care, 4K wrap, summer day camps, and neighborhood center services to school-age children and families across Dane and Waukesha Counties in Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and School-Age Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• After school programs
• Summer day camps
• Out-of-school time services
• School-age childcare
• Youth development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Weekly program fees charged to families for before/after school, summer camp, 4K wrap, and other out-of-school time programs. Fees vary by program type and county. School year fees are billed bi-weekly, summer fees billed weekly. Financial assistance available through tuition assistance and discounts.
2. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting youth programs and scholarship funding. EIN 23-7401836. Donations accepted online via credit card or electronic fund transfer, or by mail.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Annual sponsors and business partnerships including Findorff and Husky Homes as 2025-2026 Annual Sponsors. Event sponsorship opportunities for Back2School Supply Drive, Holiday Toy Drive, and Pickleball fundraiser.
4. Event Fundraising: Stay Golden Gala (50th anniversary) raised $13,278. Wisconsin Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament raised over $8,000 in inaugural year. Events include raffles and 50/50 drawings.
5. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from foundations including Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance. Received state and federal funding during pandemic for first time in 50-year history.
6. Space Rental Revenue: Elver Park Neighborhood Center offers room reservations for community groups. Conference rooms, multipurpose rooms, and gym space available for rental. Non-profit organizations may reserve space at no cost during business hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wisconsin Youth Company provides licensed before and after school care, 4K wrap programs, and summer day camps for school-age children across Dane and Waukesha Counties in Wisconsin. Programs are operated inside schools and at neighborhood centers, with families registering through a SchoolCareWorks-powered Parent Portal and enrolling in summer camp, Middle School U, Wander Wisconsin, and themed weekly enrichment activities.

Product overview

Wisconsin Youth Company operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of out-of-school time programs across Dane and Waukesha Counties, Wisconsin. Founded in 1974, the organization provides before and after school care, summer day camps, and community center services through multiple delivery channels. The core programs include School Year Programs (before/after school and 4K wrap) at over 18 elementary schools; Summer Day Camps (Camp Bayside, Camp Castle Creek, Camp Connection, Camp Glacier Creek, Camp Pleasant Valley, Camp Wildcat, Camp of the Lakes) for elementary students K-5; Middle School U for grades 6-9 with diverse enrichment courses; Theater Immersion Camp for grades 3-9; Wander Wisconsin adventure day camps for grades 3-5; and two Neighborhood Centers (Elver Park and Theresa Terrace) offering programming plus community resources including food pantry and laundry services. The organization also runs annual fundraising events including the Wisconsin Paddle Battle pickleball tournament and Back2School supply drive. Families access programs through a SchoolCareWorks-based Parent Portal with online registration, payment processing, and account management capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Year Before and After School Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• For over 10 years, WYC has awarded scholarships to every family who applied for tuition assistance.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FenriciminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for Back2School Supply Drive where Fenrici matches every backpack donated, doubling impact for students in need.
• Forward Madison FCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner for Camp for the Cup summer camp program. Campers visit Breese Stevens Field to experience local soccer scene.
• FindorffcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025-2026 Annual Sponsor of Wisconsin Youth Company. Findorff is a construction and development company that supports youth programs and community initiatives.
• Husky HomescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025-2026 Annual Sponsor of Wisconsin Youth Company. Husky Homes is a real estate company supporting youth and community programs.
• Park BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Presenting sponsor for 7th annual Back2School Supply Drive. Supports distribution of 600 backpacks to students.
• TruStageminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsor for Back2School Supply Drive supporting students in southwest Madison.
• Krupp General ContractorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsor for Back2School Supply Drive supporting students in southwest Madison.
• Madison Metropolitan School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to operate school-based programs. Summer school offered in partnership with MMSD at Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Center mornings (June 22 to July 31). Programs operate in schools throughout district.
• Madison Out-of-School Time CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership to advocate for out-of-school time funding at state level. Hired Jackie Scott as OST Organizer through grant funding with this coalition.
• Wisconsin Out of School Time AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership to advocate for out-of-school time funding. Jointly hired Jackie Scott as OST Organizer through grant funding. Organization works with other providers and local partners to advocate for public funding levels young people deserve.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Greater Waukesha County: Operates after-school care and summer day camps within Waukesha County school districts, directly overlapping WYC's Waukesha County program footprint.
• YMCA of Dane County: Community-based nonprofit offering before/after school care, summer day camps, and youth programs in Dane County; comparable operating model and family segments to WYC.
• 4-H Wisconsin: Statewide youth development program with after-school clubs and summer programming; comparable mission of school-age enrichment in Wisconsin counties including Dane and Waukesha.
• Boys & Girls Club of Dane County: Nonprofit providing after-school, summer, and youth development programming to school-age kids in Dane County, directly competing for the same families WYC serves.
• Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR): Operates after-school and summer recreation/childcare programs in partnership with Madison-area schools, directly overlapping WYC's school-based before/after school and summer camp footprint in Dane County.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella for member clubs providing afterschool and summer youth programming; relevant as a broader benchmark for nonprofit out-of-school-time service delivery at scale.
• YMCA of the USA: National federation of YMCAs delivering a broad portfolio including afterschool care, summer day camps, and youth development programs; sets operating standards across local franchises.

Emerging players

• Camp Fire Heartland: Regional Camp Fire council operating youth enrichment and summer camp programming in the Upper Midwest; comparable nonprofit youth-programming operating model.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit focused on providing free after-school programs to underserved youth; comparable mission overlap with WYC's community/scholarship-driven approach in specific neighborhoods.

Others

• Wisconsin Afterschool Network: Statewide advocacy and resource network for out-of-school time programs; a policy and funding ecosystem partner rather than a direct service competitor to WYC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WIYouthCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wisconsin-youth-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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