WinterKids began 25 years ago with the simple idea: help kids get outside in winter.
What expanded from a small ski passport for 4th graders has grown into statewide programs that reach over 50,000 participants annually through education and fun, outdoor activity.
Photo courtesy of Pine Street Elementary, in Presque Isle, Maine, during the closing ceremonies of the 2022 WinterKids Winter Games
The BOC Ski Sale has provided a community service for 44 years by bringing new and used equipment from major ski & snowboard shops and local and visiting skiers/snowboarders to one location, with all proceeds benefiting youth outdoor programming that is organized/supported by the Bethel Outing Club.
New & used equipment: alpine & nordic skis, snowboards, boots, poles, gear, apparel & more!!!
The BOC Ski Sale has provided a community service for 45 years by bringing new and used equipment from major ski & snowboard shops and local and visiting skiers/snowboarders to one location, with all proceeds benefiting youth outdoor programming that is organized/supported by the Bethel Outing Club.
The BOC Ski Sale has provided a community service for 45 years by bringing new and used equipment from major ski & snowboard shops and local and visiting skiers/snowboarders to one location, with all proceeds benefiting youth outdoor programming that is organized/supported by the Bethel Outing Club.
Lost Valley invites families and friends to celebrate the season at their Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, featuring live music, local vendors, food trucks, and fun activities for all ages. Guests can enjoy lawn games, axe throwing, wood carving demos, and $10 unlimited chairlift rides, with trunk-or-treating for kids and the Maine Summits Trek for Tree. It’s a full day of autumn fun, food, and community from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At WinterKids, we’ve always believed that Maine’s winters offer something powerful for children: a place to move, learn, and grow. In this guest opinion column for the Portland Press Herald, our Executive Director, Courtney Holub, shares why outdoor learning isn’t just a bonus, it’s essential. From snowy trails to school playgrounds, discover how Maine’s longest season can help unlock kids’ potential and build lifelong healthy habits.
