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WinterKids helps children develop healthy lifelong habits through education and fun, outdoor winter activity. We create opportunities for children to be active, vibrant and healthy in the outdoors.
WinterKids is the only nonprofit in Maine dedicated exclusively to increasing outdoor physical activity in children and families during our longest, most sedentary season.
The shorter, darker, and colder days of winter and the increasing allure of screen time make it all too easy for kids and families to “hibernate.” At WinterKids, we make it our business to provide kids, parents, and teachers with the right option: to get outside, get active, and have fun in the winter – and year-round.
Schools & Teachers
Our school programs target high need, rural counties in Maine and New Hampshire (WinterKids Challenge, WinterKids Elementary & Preschool Guides to Outdoor Active Learning (GOAL), WinterKids Winter Games).
Kids & Families
Our family programs target high demand areas in Maine and New Hampshire close proximity to winter sports areas (WinterKids App, WinterKids Nordic Program, and WinterKids Family Days).
Community Events
Our community events target high population areas in Maine & New Hampshire with the greatest opportunity for broad messaging and impact on local outdoor activity.
Our Story
WinterKids began in 1997 as part of the Ski Maine Association with a Learn to Ski program for fifth graders. With the increasing rates of childhood obesity and the downward trend in physical fitness in Maine and across the country, there was an opportunity to help children and families enjoy healthy and fun outdoor winter lifestyles while nurturing a connection to the natural environment, at home, at school, and in the communities in which they live.
In 2000, WinterKids became an independent non-profit and continues to develop and expand innovative health education programs for kids in the winter, and year-round.
Organizational Info
![The #WelcomeToWinterFestival is on Saturday and we are psyched for all of you to join us at Payson Park from 12:30 – 2:30. If you are worried about staying warm, have no fear, we’ll have hot chocolate from @cbdportland, a fire pit, hand warmers from Kittery Trading Post and some warm hats and gloves thanks to @renysamaineadventure. Join us! [LINK IN BIO]
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Welcome To Winter is made possible by the support of:
Presenting Sponsor: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Upper Hill Sponsor: @familysportandspine
Lower Hill Sponsor: @portlandvolvocars
Warmup Station Sponsor: @joebornstein ❄️
PHOTOS: @wjfoxphoto](http://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/959e8b3b9d0d2cd719d1c43fb473f13c/5CBA007F/t51.2885-15/e35/c0.125.1000.1000/s320x320/50244803_248554366036755_3684610789609388958_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com "The #WelcomeToWinterFestival is on Saturday and we are psyched for all of you to join us at Payson Park from 12:30 – 2:30. If you are worried about staying warm, have no fear, we’ll have hot chocolate from @cbdportland, a fire pit, hand warmers from Kittery Trading Post and some warm hats and gloves thanks to @renysamaineadventure. Join us! [LINK IN BIO]
❄️
Welcome To Winter is made possible by the support of:
Presenting Sponsor: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Upper Hill Sponsor: @familysportandspine
Lower Hill Sponsor: @portlandvolvocars
Warmup Station Sponsor: @joebornstein ❄️
PHOTOS: @wjfoxphoto")
![The action at Payson Park’s sledding and terrain hill this Saturday is going to be epic! We’ll have tons of fun ways to slide down the hill, thanks to @LLBean and #ParaconSleds! Feel free to use them free of charge, or bring your own favorite ride. Either way, come join the fun! [LINK IN BIO]
❄️
Welcome To Winter is made possible by the support of:
Presenting Sponsor: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Upper Hill Sponsor: @FamilySportAndSpine
Lower Hill Sponsor: @PortlandVolvoCars
Warmup Station Sponsor: @JoeBornstein
❄️
PHOTOS: @wjfoxphoto
#WelcomeToWinterFestival #BeAnOutsider](http://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/c7b4c42c27165069526a66b202d8440e/5CD12DD6/t51.2885-15/e35/c180.0.720.720/s320x320/50094071_2270640422969918_5822727010563449456_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com "The action at Payson Park’s sledding and terrain hill this Saturday is going to be epic! We’ll have tons of fun ways to slide down the hill, thanks to @LLBean and #ParaconSleds! Feel free to use them free of charge, or bring your own favorite ride. Either way, come join the fun! [LINK IN BIO]
❄️
Welcome To Winter is made possible by the support of:
Presenting Sponsor: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Upper Hill Sponsor: @FamilySportAndSpine
Lower Hill Sponsor: @PortlandVolvoCars
Warmup Station Sponsor: @JoeBornstein
❄️
PHOTOS: @wjfoxphoto
#WelcomeToWinterFestival #BeAnOutsider")
