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.
READ MOREIn 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.
READ MOREWinterKids is thrilled to announce the selection of Maine schools to participate in the highly anticipated 2025 WinterKids Winter Games.
READ MOREWe had an incredible time with everyone at our 13th Annual WinterKids License to Chill on Thursday, November 7th, 2024! This year’s event helped raise over $30,000 to support WinterKids programs.
READ MOREIt was a pleasure to share the WinterKids mission and chat about our exciting winter calendar of events with Danny Martignetti for Newsradio WGAN!
READ MOREThe application window for the 2025 WinterKids Winter Games is now open! Sixteen schools will be selected to participate in this 4-week fun-filled competition, running from January 13 – February 7, 2025. The Winter Games encourage students in grades Pre-K through 8 to embrace outdoor winter activity, build teamwork, and foster a love of winter.
READ MOREAt these events, you can find great deals on quality gear for kids (and the whole family) and discover fun ways to try something new this winter.
READ MOREWe are elated to announce the appointment of Courtney Holub as the new WinterKids Executive Director. Courtney brings over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on creating opportunities for diverse populations. Her extensive career has encompassed philanthropy, program development, leadership, and impactful board positions.
READ MOREWinterKids is thrilled to announce the recipients of its Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund. This year’s grants, totaling $25,000, will go to 10 outstanding organizations across Maine. These grants are aimed at promoting outdoor activities and encouraging children to stay active throughout the year.
READ MOREAnnouncing the 2024 WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund Grantees to receive part of $25,000 being distributed across Maine.
READ MOREIn the summer of 2023, these organizations won the WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund community vote, earning grants to promote healthy outdoor activities for children.
READ MOREWinterKids is excited to announce the opening of the WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund 2024 application window. This marks the third year of the Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund, continuing WinterKids’ efforts to expand access to outdoor activities among children throughout Maine.
READ MOREWhat a day it was! From the energizing beats that reverberated throughout the day to the adrenaline-fueled journeys up and down the mountain, not to mention the refreshing Orono Brewing beverages, every moment was a testament to the power of community and shared passion. Witnessing athletes push themselves to new heights, lap after lap, for a solid 12 hours was nothing short of inspiring.
READ MOREWinterKids is excited to announce the opening of the WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund 2024 application window. This marks the third year of the Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund, continuing WinterKids’ efforts to expand access to outdoor activities among children throughout Maine.
READ MOREAs we move into the 2024/25 season, we bid farewell to several remarkable humans whose dedicated service on our Board of Directors has ended. We say a fond farewell and THANK YOU to Jennifer Flynn, Steph Lindsay, Sarah Long, Tom Fremont-Smith, Gabe Weiss, and Jeff Zachau while welcoming several new board members!
READ MOREThe 2nd Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem has garnered significant support from local businesses and sponsors, demonstrating the community’s commitment to promoting outdoor recreation and supporting youth health initiatives.
READ MOREWinterKids is excited to unveil the return of its highly anticipated fundraiser, the 2nd Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem. This exciting 12-hour mountain bike, hiking, and trail running event will take place from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm on June 22, 2024, at Mount Abram in Greenwood, Maine.
READ MOREThe 2023/24 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!
READ MOREWinterKids is finishing up another impactful winter season! Learn more in our Winter 2023/24 Impact Report.
READ MOREWinterKids is announcing the resignation of its Executive Director, Julie Mulkern. Since 2011, Mulkern has been at the helm of WinterKids, leading the organization’s growth financially, programmatically, and geographically.
READ MORESouth Portland Middle School students have spent the winter learning to XC Ski through an incredible after-school program with Mr. Lunt (@mrluntsclass)!
READ MOREWinterKids had an incredible 2023/24 winter season, capped off with a hugely successful Downhill 24 community fundraising event at Sugarloaf Mountain. This year, YOU – our sponsors and supporters – raised over $930,000 for WinterKids programs!
READ MOREThe 7th annual WinterKids Winter Games wrapped up this February with 16 schools competing statewide to win a total of $17,750 for their schools! The Winter Games is a 4-week series of challenges in outdoor physical activity, nutrition, family engagement, and winter carnival. All Competitive Track schools received a cash prize based on how they finished.
READ MOREBetween January 8-February 2, 2024, over 10,000+ students, teachers, and families participated in the 7th Annual WinterKids Winter Games by completing four weeks of WinterKids outdoor learning challenges!
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