The Clinton YMCA Otter swim team opened its season this past week and its biggest fundraiser is this weekend at the Apple n' Pork Festival.

On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, President of the Otter Swim team parent board Kristina Bentz indicates while the swim season is underway, it's never too late to be a part of this program that she calls a big family.

The Otter swim program for several years now has manned the baked potato stand at the Apple n' Pork Festival. As a relatively new parent entering the world of volunteering with the group, she has learned how important this fundraising opportunity is to the team.

Bentz touts the flexibility the swim program offers. Because you can join and participate as much as or as little as you have the time for, it allows their kids to participate in school programs or do other things at the same time.

To learn more about the Otter swim team, you can visit the Clinton YMCA at 417 South Alexander Street in Clinton or call 217-935-8307.