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November 4, 2024

Newsradio WGAN Features WinterKids’ Upcoming Season on Maine Points

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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August 20, 2024

Welcome Courtney Holub: WinterKids’ New Executive Director!

We 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.

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August 6, 2024

Meet the 3rd Annual WinterKids Downhill 24, Outdoor Fund Winners!

Announcing the 2024 WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund Grantees to receive part of $25,000 being distributed across Maine.

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July 7, 2024

Learn How These 2023 grantees used their funds to expand access and engage more children in outdoor activities

In the summer of 2023, these organizations won the WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund community vote, earning grants to promote healthy outdoor activities for children.

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June 24, 2024

2nd Annual Mountain Mayhem Results & Photos

What 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.

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June 1, 2024

WinterKids Board Transitions: Warm Welcomes and Fond Farewells

As 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!

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April 7, 2024

2023/24 WinterKids App Photo Contest Winners

The 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!

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Week 1 Snow Angels Woodland Consolidated Comp Track FY24 Winter Games

April 3, 2024

Winter 2023/24 Season Wrap Up

WinterKids is finishing up another impactful winter season! Learn more in our Winter 2023/24 Impact Report.

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March 13, 2024

South Portland Middle School Students Learn to XC Ski with Mr. Lunt

South Portland Middle School students have spent the winter learning to XC Ski through an incredible after-school program with Mr. Lunt (@mrluntsclass)!

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March 8, 2024

12th Annual WinterKids Downhill 24, Results, Photos, and More!

WinterKids 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!

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February 12, 2024

2024 WinterKids Winter Games Photos, Results, and More!

Between 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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February 7, 2024

2024 WinterKids Winter Games Week 4 Wrap Up (Winter Carnival Week)

The final week of the WinterKids Winter Games culminated with the 16 schools holding their Closing Ceremonies!

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January 30, 2024

2024 WinterKids Winter Games Week 3 Wrap Up (Family Engagement Week)

Students in both our Competitive Track and our non-competitive Play-Along Track did an incredible job for Week 3, participating in the following daily challenges, as guided by this year’s PLAYBook, “The Little Things” edition.

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January 23, 2024

2024 WinterKids Winter Games Week 2 Wrap Up (Nutrition Week)

Week 2 of the WinterKids Winter Games carried on the excitement, with Maine students celebrating nutrition as the topic of the week’s competition. Most schools had snow to aid their fun as they learned and moved outdoors, competing for the $5,000 cash prize.

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January 16, 2024

2024 WinterKids Winter Games Week 1 Wrap Up (OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WEEK)

The 7th Annual WinterKids Winter Games are in full swing, with schools embracing the outdoors and learning the importance of “The Little Things” in this four-week competition.

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January 1, 2024

A night to remember at WinterKids Welcome to Winter 2023

A little rain did not stop over 300 smiling faces from coming out to enjoy WinterKids’ Welcome to Winter at Lost Valley on Thursday, December 28, 2023. We were proud and honored to bring this annual, free, and open-to-the-public event to the Lewiston Auburn community!

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December 11, 2023

12th Annual WinterKids License to Chill Results & Photos

We had an incredible time with everyone at our 12th Annual WinterKids License to Chill on Thursday, December 7th! This year’s event was hosted by Après, in Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood, where guests enjoyed treats from Charcutemarie and Eighty8 Donut Cafe, dinner specials from Meet on the Street Food Truck, Après drink specials, live music by TJ Swan, and emcees Blake & Kelly from the Coast 93.1 Morning show.

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November 15, 2023

Meet the 2024 WinterKids Winter Games Competitive Track Schools!

Sixteen public elementary schools have been selected to participate in the 2024 WinterKids Winter Games Competitive Track! These schools will compete in four weeks of fun, active outdoor learning challenges to earn cash and prizes for their schools from January 8 – February 2, 2024.

September 13, 2023

Inaugural Mountain Mayhem Results & Photos

What a tremendous first year, from music pumping all day at the stage, to bikers and runners alike tearing up and down the mountain, the delicious ice cold Orono Brewing beverages, and the camaraderie as athletes earned points lap after lap for 12 hours straight, it was a huge success!

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July 31, 2023

Meet the 2nd Annual WinterKids Downhill 24, Outdoor Fund Winners!

We are elated to announce the 2023 WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund Grantees!

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July 14, 2023

Farewell to Three Remarkable Board Members and Welcome, Joe Lajoie!

As we move into the new 2023/24 season, we bid farewell to three exceptional members whose dedicated service on our Board of Directors has ended. Their invaluable contributions, unwavering commitment, and strategic vision have left an indelible mark on our journey thus far. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for their remarkable tenure and warmly welcome a new board member who brings a fresh perspective.

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June 8, 2023

Season Wrap-Up Report 2022-2023

WinterKids had another incredible year of fun outdoor winter activity! Learn more about our impact across Maine (and beyond!) in our Season Wrap Up Report for 2022-2023.

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May 18, 2023

Empowering Maine’s Nordic Skiing Community: WinterKids Funds Chisholm Nordic Ski Club and Sends Maine Students to XC Ski Junior Nationals

The WinterKids Peisner Nordic Fund is dedicated to supporting Maine’s Nordic skiing community. This year, WinterKids supported the Chisholm Nordic Ski Club with $2,500, which was used to get more…

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April 20, 2023

2022/23 WinterKids App Photo Contest Winners

The 2022/23 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 were blown away by the creativity, energy, and joy captured in the photos. Clearly, families across the state of Maine embraced the winter season and made the most of their time outside.

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