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Best Practices for Visiting Recreational Areas During February Vacation Week
Josh Harrington, WinterKids Family Programs & Outreach Manager, shares best practices to help your family make the most of your visit during February vacation week.
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Welcome to Winter 2025: A Magical Night of Outdoor Play at Lost Valley
Our Welcome to Winter celebration at Lost Valley on December 20, 2025, brought families, friends, and community partners together for an evening of laughter, lights, and outdoor fun. From skiing…
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WinterKids Receives Governor’s Award for Business Excellence
WinterKids has been honored by Governor Janet Mills with the 2025 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence, the first nonprofit ever to receive this recognition.
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Snow Day Dreams: A Night Filled with Community and Winter Joy
This event also marked a special moment for our organization. We are stepping into our 25th anniversary year with deep gratitude for the families, educators, and supporters who believe in making winter a season where every child feels welcome and inspired.
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Newsradio WGAN Chats With WinterKids’ on Maine Points Podcast
It was a pleasure to share the WinterKids mission and chat about our exciting winter calendar of events with Danny Martignetti for Newsradio WGAN!
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Discover Maine’s Youth Winter Programs: Building Skills, Confidence, and Joy Outdoors
Winter in Maine has a way of bringing out the best in kids. Luckily, our state is home to an incredible variety of youth winter programs that make getting outside accessible for families of all backgrounds and experience levels. From after-school ski clubs to adaptive programs and community gear libraries, there’s truly something for everyone.
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Evergreen Credit Union and WinterKids: Where Partnership Meets Play
Community Partnerships like this remind us what’s possible when shared values meet shared joy. Together, WinterKids and Evergreen Credit Union are creating opportunities for Maine kids to move, play, and explore; building confidence, connection, and community that lasts far beyond the snow.
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Rooted in Good: How Sappi is Helping Kids Thrive in Winter
We’re thrilled to share this Rooted in Good feature from Season 3, Episode 2 of The Maine Business Show by Maine Life Media, spotlighting how Sappi employees turned their love of skiing into meaningful support for WinterKids and the children we serve across Maine.
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Smart, Simple Steps for an Affordable Winter Season
Josh Harrington, WinterKids Family Programs & Outreach Manager, shares simple, affordable tips to get your family’s gear ready before the first flakes fall. From checking equipment to finding great deals at swaps and sales, you’ll be set for a fun, stress-free season outdoors.
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WinterKids Adventure Fund Will Help 1,300 Maine Kids Thrive Outdoors This Winter
Winter in Maine is more than a season; it’s a playground, a classroom, and a chance to grow. This year, thanks to the WinterKids Adventure Fund, more than 1,300 children across the state will have new opportunities to discover the joy of winter through skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country adventures.
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Create Your Own Backyard Family Field Day
Designed by Joan Kaijala of Running Peas, this free printable guide is packed with playful, easy-to-set-up games that spark movement, laughter, and a little friendly competition.
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Why outdoor learning matters for Maine kids
At WinterKids, we’ve always believed that Maine’s winters offer something powerful for children: a place to move, learn, and grow. In this guest opinion column for the Portland Press Herald, our Executive Director, Courtney Holub, shares why outdoor learning isn’t just a bonus, it’s essential. From snowy trails to school playgrounds, discover how Maine’s longest season can help unlock kids’ potential and build lifelong healthy habits.
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Upcoming Ski Swaps in Maine for Families and Winter Fun
At 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.
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Family Friendly Trails in Southern Maine
Discover 12+ family-friendly trails in Southern Maine, handpicked by a local mom who turned pandemic hikes with her kids into a joyful mission to explore and share nature. These trails offer year-round adventure, creativity, and connection, perfect for families of all ages and abilities.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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