When school gets called off due to weather, the Clinton YMCA sets in motion attempts to get staff in place to host kids for 'Y-Zone Extreme Emergency' days.

On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, ahead of Tuesday's anticipated cold weather that ultimately led to the cancellation of school in Clinton, Youth Program Director Melinda Akers told Regional Radio Y-Zone Extreme is a childcare program for youth on scheduled days off from school.

While school was called off early enough for Akers to get staff assembled for a Y-Zone Extreme Emergency day on Tuesday, she explains for days where school is called off and there is less notice, having an emergency day depends on the availability of staff.

If you are already signed up for Y-Zone, you can simply bring your child to the Y for Y-Zone Extreme or Y-Zone Extreme emergency days. Akers notes it is very easy to get enrolled and the price is the same whether you are a member or non-member of the Y.

For Y-Zone Extreme days, Akers encourages parents to pack things for swimming as the kids oftentimes get to utilize the Y pool at some point during the day. She also says to bring a lunch and a snack for the afternoons.

Visit clintoncommymca.org for more information on Y-Zone and other kids' programs. You can stop into the Y at 417 South Alexander Street in Clinton. Or call 217-935-8307.