WinterKids is an industry leader dedicated exclusively to inspiring and increasing outdoor physical activity for children and families in Maine, turning our longest season into a time of adventure, health, and connection.
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Participants reached through WinterKids programs since 2010!
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Kudos to you and this organization for mapping out such a wonderful program for Maine schools. I have been blown away by every aspect of this initiative.
Principal / Waterboro Elementary School
Let's just say several parents told me their students were sleeping better at night and at school we've had much less behavior issues this week! Two very big positives for WinterKids Winter Games challenge week #2!!
Principal / Miles Lane Elementary
It has been inspirational to watch our community unite around a common purpose of healthy, active kids.
Assistant Principal / Waldo T. Skillen School
I think the WinterKids Guide to Outdoor Active Learning binder is great!! There are so many things that can be done to help get kids moving, yet connect it back to many areas of education as well. ELC is an alternative school for students who just can't seem to work in a public school setting. We generally try to do activities that do get them outside and moving since the kids we work with tend to do better with hands on activities.
Early Learning Center, New Hampshire
I am SO thankful for the impact this Winter Kids competition has on our kids. In this short time, the changes in attitudes, physical activity, even the helpfulness of students was very heart-warming.
Piscataquis Community Elementary School
How do you combine a community, school, home, nutrition, exercise, team, kids, parents, teachers, school spirit, awareness, and fun? Participate in WinterKids Winter Games!! Seriously had no idea how amazing this would be and what our community was capable of! The support and Camaraderie is incredible. What a positive experience this has been for our kids and all the parents too!
The WinterKids Guide to Outdoor Active Learning has brought so much to our school, not just in ways that keep the children physically active but also in ways to keep them engaged socially and emotionally. Many of the activities are geared to get the children working together and becoming a team, no winners, no losers...just kids having fun.
The kids were so excited to go outside and therefore were more engaged in the lesson. It was also a great way for me to get a quick check in on the where the kids were with these skills.
Brown Elementary, New Hampshire
Being a parent and a WinterKids volunteer is a wonderful way to give back, but it also brings it full circle for me. My employer supports WinterKids and encourages my participation which makes it so easy to volunteer! Oh, and don't forget the WinterKids staff, they have FUN written all over them!
WinterKids Volunteer / TD Bank
Because of this competition, my family is now rethinking our snack choices and making healthier ones, our kids and community have formed a wonderful bond coming together for one goal, and you managed to get a Mom, who hates winter and the cold, outside embracing the beauty of Maine having fun with her kids.
We were able to ski affordably and wouldn't have gotten to do this without the app. We also tried ice skating for the first time.
I had such great opportunities growing up to ski and snowboard in the Maine mountains, so I am glad to give back by reaching out to kids and encouraging them to get outside and participate in healthy winter sports. WinterKids creates those opportunities for kids.
Two-time Olympic champion in the snowboard cross / Winterstick
We tried cross country skiing for the first time & we all liked it. Lots of fun & a great discount on kids rentals.
WinterKids provides an opportunity to directly impact kids so they develop a love for the outdoors and learn how to make good choices about food and lifestyle. That excites me!
WinterKids Board President / Oldcastle Materials, Inc.
We loved our WinterKids materials. The kids had so much fun using the animal track tracker. We spent many afternoons looking for new animal prints.
Wee Care Daycare, New Hampshire
Photo courtesy of Pine Street Elementary, in Presque Isle, Maine, during the closing ceremonies of the 2022 WinterKids Winter Games
Upcoming Events
WinterKids Winter Games
Our unique annual academic challenge encourages outdoor physical activity, teamwork, and a passion for learning outdoors in winter.
Maine Mariners vs. worcester railers | WinterKids Family Day
❉ Discounted tickets must be purchased in advance Jan 21, 2025 11:59 PM EST.
Cross Insurance Arena,
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, Maine 04101
+ Google MapPortland, Maine 04101
Quarry Road Trails | WinterKids Family Day
WinterKids App family members will have access to:
❉ One free junior ticket for XC or Alpine skiing
❉ 1/2 priced sibling tickets for XC or Alpine skiing
❉ 1/2 priced adult tickets for XC or Alpine skiing
▶️ Active WinterKids App Family Membership Required
Quarry Road Trails,
300 Quarry Road
Waterville, Maine 04901 United States
+ Google MapWaterville, Maine 04901 United States
Mt. Abram Ski Area | WinterKids Family Day
WinterKids App family members will have access to:
❉ One free junior lift ticket
❉ $20 junior lift tickets for accompanying siblings
❉ $20 lift tickets for accompanying adults
❉ $20 rental packages
▶️ Active WinterKids App Family Membership Required
Mt. Abram Ski Area & Bike Park,
308 Howe Hill Rd.
Greenwood, ME 04255 United States
+ Google MapGreenwood, ME 04255 United States
Big Rock Mountain | WinterKids Family Day
WinterKids App family members will have access to:
❉ One free junior lift ticket
❉ 1/2 priced junior lift tickets for additional siblings
❉ 1/2 priced adult lift ticket for accompanying adults
❉ Plus, a price cap of $99 is set for WinterKids family tickets and rentals, so no family will pay more than $99 on this day. This does not apply to lessons or tubing.
▶️ Active WinterKids App Family Membership Required
Bigrock Mountain,
37 Graves Road
Mars Hill, Maine 04758 United States
+ Google MapMars Hill, Maine 04758 United States
Recent WinterKids News
Our Welcome to Winter celebration at Lost Valley on December 19th brought together families from across the community for an unforgettable evening of winter fun. From snowshoeing and skiing to snow sculpting and cozying up with hot chocolate and s’mores, hundreds of kids and families embraced the joys of Maine’s winter season.
In the winter, it’s easy to fall into comfortable indoor habits, and WinterKids is a great starting point and access point for kids to get outdoors. When you’re outside and engaging in physical movement, all of that greatly benefits your mental well-being, physical health, ability to stay focused, and overall wellness.