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THE WINTERKIDS WINTER GAMES

Our annual four-week outdoor physical activity and nutrition challenge that will help you and your students to MOVE, LEARN, and EXPLORE outdoors!

NEWS & UPDATES

The Great Backyard Bucket List

Looking for fun and easy ways to get outside with your kids this summer? We’ve gathered dozens of low-cost, high-smiles ideas. Perfect for porches, parks, and backyards, no special equipment required!

A Season of Firsts, Fresh Tracks, and Community Strength: 2024/25 Wrap Up

Our 2024/25 season wrap up celebrates a season of transitions and creating positive changes in the lives of Maine Children!

Your Guide to Maine’s Outdoor Gear Libraries & Consignment

Gearing up to try new outdoor activities is becoming increasingly accessible to Maine families, thanks to this growing network of outdoor gear libraries and consignment shops.

Winter Outside: How Maine Families Used the WinterKids App during the 2024/25 season

The 2024/25 winter season has ended, and WinterKids is thrilled to announce the winners of our WinterKids App Photo Contest. We asked families to share their winter adventures through the WinterKids App, and we had a blast seeing so many smiles on trails and slopes across Maine!

Celebrating Our WinterKids Volunteers: National Volunteer Week 2025

At WinterKids, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Their time, energy, and love for the outdoors help create joyful, active winter experiences for children and families across Maine.

In honor of National Volunteer Week 2025, we’re proud to spotlight a few of the incredible people who make our work possible. From longtime supporters to new faces, each brings something unique to our community—and we’re so grateful for their dedication.

24 Hours. One Mountain. Huge Results! Your 2025 Downhill 24 Recap

The 13th Annual Downhill 24 at Sugarloaf Mountain was one for the books! From impressive fundraising totals to non-stop skiing and snowboarding under the lights, this 24-hour challenge brought together an incredible community of winter athletes, fundraisers, and supporters. Check out the final results, top fundraisers, and an exclusive photo gallery celebrating the biggest winter fundraiser in Maine. Whether you skied, donated, or cheered from the sidelines—this event proved that when we come together, we make a difference for kids across Maine!

Celebrating the 2025 Winter Games: Week 4 Highlights & Final Results!

The final week of the WinterKids Winter Games brought plenty of excitement, creativity, and a whole lot of learning! With a focus on clouds, students explored the sky while continuing to build teamwork, school spirit, and outdoor winter enthusiasm.

Honoring Leadership, Dedication, and the Joy of Winter!

We are beyond proud to share that our incredible Executive Director, Courtney Holub, has been named one of Coast 93.1’s 20 Outstanding Women of 2025!

Courtney’s leadership at WinterKids is inspiring children and families across the state to embrace the magic of winter through outdoor adventure, learning, and play.

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