WinterKids is celebrating 25 Years! Learn More ➔

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Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of Joyful Outdoor Learning & Play

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.

Our Work:

FAMILIES

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    The WinterKids Passport
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    WinterKids Family Days
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    Maine Explorer Monthly
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    Activites & Free Printables

SCHOOLS

Outdoor Fun
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    WinterKids Winter Games
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    Learn Outside Guide for Elementary & Early Childhood
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    Snowshoe & StoryWalk© Loan Program
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    Outdoor Learning Activity Library

COMMUNITIES

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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.
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School Nurse
Piscataquis Community Elementary School
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!
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Derrick Hill
WinterKids Board President / Oldcastle Materials, Inc.
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.
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Kate Moore
Brown Elementary, New Hampshire
I think the WinterKids [Learn Outside Guide] 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.
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Stephanie Tyler
Early Learning Center, New Hampshire
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!!
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C. Ellis
Principal / Miles Lane Elementary
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!
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Erin Embrey
WinterKids Volunteer / TD Bank
It's an amazing program that you run, and we are proud to be associated with it. THANK YOU for the incredible honor!
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Johnny Boudreau
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.
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Toby Watt
Wee Care Daycare, New Hampshire
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.
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Seth Wescott
Two-time Olympic champion in the snowboard cross / Winterstick
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.
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Dayton Consolidated School Mom
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.
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Penni Theriault
It has been inspirational to watch our community unite around a common purpose of healthy, active kids.
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Sarah Maxwell
Assistant Principal / Waldo T. Skillen School
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.
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Christine Bertinet
Principal / Waterboro 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!
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Christina Barber

Photo courtesy of Pine Street Elementary, in Presque Isle, Maine, during the closing ceremonies of the 2022 WinterKids Winter Games

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Upcoming Events

Quarry Road Trails Ski & Skate Swap

Join us o for the annual Quarry Road Ski Club Ski and Skate Swap. Come find deals on... XC Skis and Equipment, Alpine Skis and Equipment, Snowshoes, Telemark Skis and Boots, Winter Clothing, Ice Skates, Hockey Equipment & More!

20% of Consignment to benefit the Quarry Road Ski Club Cash or credit card accepted.

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Quarry Road Trails, 300 Quarry Road
Waterville, ME 04901 United States
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Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap at Lost Valley

The Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap will take place Sunday November 10th 9am-2pm. at Lost Valley. Come out to support our local teams and various other programs we support, including the Merrick Learn to Ski/Ride!

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Lost Valley, 200 Lost Valley Road
Auburn, ME 04210 United States
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Yarmouth Ski Club Ski Swap

This event is hosted by the Yarmouth Ski Club and provides the Club’s financial support for Middle School and High School Alpine and Nordic Skiing teams and has been a huge driver of our success.

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William H. Rowe School, 52 School Street
Yarmouth, Maine 04096
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Lonesome Pine Trails, 2 Forest Ave
Fort Kent, Maine 04743
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