Mobile, Kid-Centered, Teacher-Approved,
WinterKids is the only nonprofit in Maine dedicated exclusively to increasing outdoor physical activity in children and families during our longest, most sedentary season.
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Students, Teachers and Families Impacted in Maine & New Hampshire since 2010!
How We Make an Impact
Our Areas of Impact
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!
We tried cross country skiing for the first time & we all liked it. Lots of fun & a great discount on kids rentals.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
It has been inspirational to watch our community unite around a common purpose of healthy, active kids.
Assistant Principal / Waldo T. Skillen School
Photo courtesy of Pine Street Elementary, in Presque Isle, Maine, during the closing ceremonies of the 2022 WinterKids Winter Games
Upcoming Events
Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund Application Window Open
Apply for your Maine school, parks & rec department or Non Profit to receive a grant through the WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund!
This fund is meant to help get even more kids outside and active across Maine and beyond, aiming to address barriers to healthy outdoor activity, including but not limited to equipment, clothing, and transportation.
APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 16, 2023.
Find out more »Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund Community Vote
VOTE for your local Maine school, parks & rec department or Non Profit to receive a grant through the WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund!
This fund is meant to help get even more kids outside and active across Maine and beyond, aiming to address barriers to healthy outdoor activity, including but not limited to equipment, clothing, and transportation.
Find out more »WinterKids Mountain Mayhem
Join us for an unforgettable day of adrenaline-fueled activities, including mountain biking, trail running, and more, all while supporting WinterKids’ mission to get kids outside and active in the winter.
Find out more »Mt. Abram,
308 Howe Hill Rd.
Greenwood, Maine 04255 United States
+ Google MapGreenwood, Maine 04255 United States
2023/24 Winter Season Family Memberships Available!
Are you looking for a fun and affordable way to keep your family active and entertained during the winter season? Look no further than the WinterKids App! With free kids' tickets and exclusive discounts for the whole family to enjoy skiing, cross-country, snowshoeing, ice skating, and more! The WinterKids App is the perfect resource for families who love the great outdoors.
Find out more »12th Annual WinterKids License to Chill
Join us on November 9, 2023, at our new venue, Apres, located in the heart of Portland, Maine. We’re excited to bring a fresh vibe to this annual tradition as we come together to support WinterKids’ mission of getting children outdoors and active during the winter months.
Find out more »Apres,
148 Anderson Street
Portland, Maine 04101 United States
+ Google MapPortland, Maine 04101 United States
