The Clinton YMCA has been keeping busy this fall season with several programs.
 
Their Y-Zone before and after school care program that involves several school sites around the Clinton. Rob DeLeon, with the YMCA, describes what Y-Zone entails.
 
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DeLeon says Y-Zone is a great way for kids to learn social interaction as well as a way to accomplish homework before going home. The environment is positive and safe which Deleon also feels is a great asset to the program. He says Y-Zone also provides major assistance to parents, who can go to work without having to worry about what their children are doing.
 
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DeLeon explains children can be dropped off before school from 6:30 until 7:45. After school is just as structured as before school at Y-Zone. There are snacks, games and homework time to keep the kids occupied and stimulated. DeLeon feels the greatest benefit of the Y-Zone program are the character traits and values that can be learned.
 
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Anyone interested in getting thier children signed up for Y-Zone, you can contact the Clinton Y at 935-8307 or visit www.clintonymca.org. Registration is available all year long with no size limit.