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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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!
Read More...We 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 More...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.
Read 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!
Read More...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.
Read More...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!
Read More...WinterKids had an incredible 2022/23 winter season, capped off with a hugely successful Downhill 24 community fundraising event at Sugarloaf Mountain, where we had more participation than ever before. This year, YOU – our sponsors and supporters – raised over $950,000 for WinterKids programs!
Read More...Thank you, sponsors, and supporters, for helping us raise $45,000 at this year’s WinterKids License to Chill 11th Annual Fundraiser to kick off a busy winter season! We can’t thank you enough for your generosity.
Read More...At the 10th Anniversary of the WinterKids Downhill 24, 58 teams, comprised of 467 participants, skied, snowboarded, and skinned Sugarloaf Mountain for 24 hours straight, raising over $785,000 on behalf…
Read More...Thank you, sponsors, and supporters, for helping us raise just over $48,000 at this year’s WinterKids License to Chill 10th Anniversary Celebration! We can’t thank you enough for your generosity. Read more to learn where your money will go!
Read More...We recently sat down with Vaughan Clark, president of The Thomas Agency (and part-owner of Mt. Abram Ski Area!) to talk about what draws them to make a difference in their community by supporting organizations like WinterKids. Here’s what he had to say…
Read More...We are so grateful for the support of WinterKids Winter Games. To learn more about why they support programs like ours, we connected with Director, Morgan Hynd for a quick…
Read More...The 9th Annual Downhill 24 at Sugarloaf Mountain is in the books! THANK YOU to the 262 participants who helped raise over $522K in this year’s reimagined, COVID safe, Celebration of Movement, presented by Agren.
Read More...Agren is not just Maine’s largest independent appliance and mattress retailer. They’re a retailer with heart and strong ties to Maine’s local communities, and we are proud to call them a WinterKids partner!
Read More...Volunteer Week 2020 is upon us, and we are celebrating a great winter 2019/2020 season that would not have been possible without our dedicated WinterKids volunteers! We wanted to learn more about why WinterKids volunteers are so passionate and dedicated, so we reached out to a few of our long-standing volunteers. Here’s what they had to say…
Read More...An epic WinterKids Downhill 24 at Sugarloaf Mountain is now on the books, shattering all previous fundraising records for this, our 8th year of the event, and 5th year at Sugarloaf Mountain!
Read More...We’re honored to have the support of WEX, Inc. on several fronts. We reached out to Gabriel Weiss and Melissa Dudley to learn more about their commitment to programs like WinterKids. Here’s what they had to say.
Read More...With approximately 117 stores in Maine, Subway of Maine has sponsored the WinterKids Winter Games with 8,000 free lunch coupons to all kids participating. The value of these meals is significant, and we’re so grateful for their support. To learn more about their mission to feeding Maine families, we connected with Crystal Brown, Marketing Manager for Subway Maine. Here’s what she had to say…
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