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Elementary Afterschool Programs

Afterschool & Enrichment

As a part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, MSCR has provided quality child care since 1992. The program was established with the belief that all children need a safe and enriching place to spend their after school hours.

MSCR provides programming  after school in 15 MMSD elementary schools, the Allied Learning Center and the Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Most school based programs operate the Enrichment program or the Afterschool program. 

MSCR Afterschool

K-5th grade students have access to a variety of fun, safe and inclusive educational, recreational and social activities at their school or neighborhood center. Registration materials for MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment can be found below under 2024-2025 School Year Registration.

MSCR Enrichment

With funding through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants, MSCR Enrichment is able to offer a variety of on-site after school-style activities that support, reinforce, and extend school-day content and learning at no cost to families. Participants are confirmed based on a number of factors, including academic need and other barriers to school success. Limited spots are held for students who do not qualify based on need. Registration materials for MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment can be found below under 2024-2025 School Year Registration.

Program Goals

Recreational and educational activities
MSCR offers fun academic enrichment activities.

  • Creative art and enrichment projects
  • Special events & field trips
  • Active play
  • Free choice time
  • Opportunities to make new friends
  • Hands-on academic enrichment activities
Early Release & No School Days

Early Release & No School Days

MSCR Afterschool & Enrichment programs do not operate on scheduled early release or no school days so that MSCR staff can participate in professional development. Full day programming on no school days is available at certain locations for an additional fee (see Kids Day Out). Fee assistance is available.
Pre-registration is required. However, child care does not operate on holidays, during winter or spring break or when school is closed due to weather.

2024-2025 School Year Registration

MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment open for enrollment on Wednesday, May 15 at 12pm.

Program Information & Registration Links:

MSCR Afterschool (Anana, Emerson, Hawthorne, Lake View, Lincoln, Lindbergh, Lowell, Midvale, Nuestro Mundo, Sandburg)

MSCR Enrichment (Henderson, Mendota, Orchard Ridge, Schenk, Southside)

Please note: Completing the registration form does not guarantee enrollment in the MSCR Afterschool or MSCR Enrichment program. Space is limited and based on a number of factors, including staffing ratios. If a waitlist is started, MSCR will continue to accept participants from the waitlist as additional staff are hired. Registration for MSCR Afterschool and Enrichment requires full-time enrollment (5 days per week). Part-time registration is not available. You will receive a confirmation letter via email that includes a start date, or be notified if you have been placed on the waiting list.

Formulario de Registro Para “Afterschool” Con MSCR – desplazarse hacia abajo

Questions? Contact us at 608-204-4583 or mscrelemteam@madison.k12.wi.us

MSCR Afterschool & Enrichment Sites 2024-2025 School Year

Enrichment sites are funded by 21st Century Community Learning Center grants.

Site Office Phone Address MSCR Afterschool MSCR Enrichment
Allied Learning Center 204-6578 2217 Allied Drive,
Madison, WI 53711		 Yes No
Anana (formerly Falk) Elementary 204-2208 6323 Woodington Way,
Madison, 53711		 Yes No
Emerson Elementary 204-2021 2421 E. Johnson St,
Madison, 53704		 Yes No
Hawthorne Elementary 204-2507 3344 Concord Avenue,
Madison, 53714		 Yes No
Henderson Elementary 204-2963 1201 Tompkins Dr,
Madison, 53716		 No Yes
Lake View Elementary 204-4055 1802 Tennyson Lane,
Madison, 53704		 Yes No
Lincoln Elementary 204-4963 909 Sequoia Trail,
Madison, 53713		 Yes No
Lindbergh Elementary 204-6507 4500 Kennedy Rd,
Madison, 53704		 Yes No
Lowell Elementary 204-6616 401 Maple Avenue,
Madison, 53704		 Yes No
Meadowood Neighborhood Center 229-6820 5740 Raymond Rd,
Madison, 53711		 Yes No
Mendota Elementary 204-7866 4002 School Road,
Madison, 53704		 No Yes
Midvale Elementary 204-6733 502 Caromar Drive,
Madison, 53711		 Yes No
Nuestro Mundo Elementary at Allis 576-9237 902 Nichols Road,
Madison, 53716		 Yes Yes
Orchard Ridge Elementary 204-2351 5602 Russett Rd,
Madison, 53711		 No Yes
Sandburg Elementary 204-7952 4114 Donald Dr,
Madison, 53714		 Yes No
Schenk Elementary 204-4617 230 Schenk St,
Madison, 53714		 No Yes
Southside Elementary 204-1018 501 E Badger Rd,
Madison, WI 53713		 No Yes

 

Staffing

MSCR makes every effort to hire diverse, qualified, caring and professional staff who have experience, education and a desire to work with youth in a recreation setting. All employees have passed a background check through the Wisconsin Department of Justice.  We take pride in the quality of our staff and maintain high standards by training staff in a variety of topics including: CPR, behavior management, supervision, health and safety, age appropriate practices and other related topics. MSCR provides a 10:1 child to staff ratio

School Year MSCR Afterschool and Enrichment Programs

MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment begin Wednesday, September 4, 2024 and end Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The program calendar generally follows the Madison Metropolitan School District calendar. Programs begin at school release time (including early release on Monday) and end at 5:30 pm or 5:45 pm daily. Please check your site for the exact time. Most programs require daily participation.

Program Evaluation

As a department of the school district, MSCR Afterschool is required to meet all the standards for Wisconsin licensed day care centers, and each site is assessed annually using the New York State Afterschool Network Program Quality Self Assessment Tool (NYSAN).

CLC evaluation results are available upon request. Please contact Eileen Otis at 608-204-3008 or eotis@madison.k12.wi.us.

Program Eligibility

School-based programs are open to children attending the school in which the program is held, as space and staffing allows. The Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center are open to all children living in the area surrounding the neighborhood centers.

Transportation

Contact your MSCR Site Supervisor to check if transportation home is available at your site.

Weather Closings

If MMSD schools are closed due to severe weather, MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment is closed.

Release of Children

Only authorized persons specified on the child’s registration form may pick up a child.

Visitors and Observations

Parent/Guardians are welcome to visit and observe the MSCR Afterschool programs anytime. For liability and supervision reasons, visiting children may not participate in MSCR Afterschool programs. Community members who wish to observe the program must request permission from the Site Supervisor and/or the MSCR Youth Programs Specialist.

Scholarships Are Available

A limited number of scholarships are available for those families eligible for free or reduced price meals and meeting all other MSCR Afterschool scholarship requirements. Call 608-467-8360 for scholarship information.

Still have a question? Contact us at 608-229-6820.

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