With school back in session this week, a Clinton non-profit is getting its before and after school programming back up and running.

Clinton YMCA Executive Director Rennie Cluver on the WHOW Morning Show Monday told Regional Radio News Y-Zone gives students a safe place to be before and after school. The program has since expanded from Clinton to Monticello, Blue Ridge and Cluver indicates they are working with DeLand-Weldon on something for those families. 

Y-Zone is successful because it allows kids the freedom to do things that interest them. Cluver says when the weather is nice they'll take kids outside to the playground or they can stay inside and read a book or do homework.

Because Y-Zone is hosted at the schools, Y-Zone staff will take the time to get kids to the cafeteria for breakfast if they need it. The free breakfast program has been extended to encompass the entire school year so anyone can take advantage of those programs.

Cluver points anyone wanting more information about any of their programs in the various districts to its websites, clintoncommymca.org, find the 'Before & After School' tab, and find your school. You can also call 217-935-8307.