Airway Heights offers new kids after school program

The Airway Heights parks and recreation department is offering a new after school program for girls which is called “Girls Excited About Recreation” (GEAR).

“I heard about it at a conference and thought it was something we were capable of doing,” Andy Gardner, parks, recreation and community services supervisor said. “It just seemed like the right thing to do.”

The program will start on Oct. 4 and is offered at no cost for girls between the ages of eight and 13. It will take place after school from 3 – 5 p.m.

The idea behind the program is to have a fun, safe and positive environment for girls...