Stories from Week 3 of the WinterKids Winter Games
Week 3 of the WinterKids Winter Games was filled with outdoor challenges focusing on WIND. Each day, students headed outdoors to make weather observations.
READ MOREWeek 3 of the WinterKids Winter Games was filled with outdoor challenges focusing on WIND. Each day, students headed outdoors to make weather observations.
READ MOREWeek 2 of the WinterKids Winter Games focused on the theme of precipitation. In spite of some of the lowest temps of the season, students bundled up and headed outdoors to gather data for their weather charts. This week’s activities focused on taking accurate measurements – be it temperatures, snowfall amounts, or the size of a snow angel!
READ MOREThis year’s program is buzzing with energy as schools across Maine participate in winter-themed activities designed to promote outdoor activity and community spirit. Over the next few weeks, we’ll share stories and images from these schools as they embrace outdoor education and learn how individual and collective actions impact our climate.
READ MOREOur 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 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 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 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 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 MOREWinterKids is finishing up another impactful winter season! Learn more in our Winter 2023/24 Impact Report.
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!
READ MOREThe final week of the WinterKids Winter Games culminated with the 16 schools holding their Closing Ceremonies!
READ MOREStudents 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.
READ MOREWeek 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.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREPresented by Agren and Zachau Construction, the WinterKids Downhill 24 is a 24-hour ski and snowboard challenge to raise money for WinterKids programs – to help more kids build healthy habits through outdoor, winter activity. This is the only night of the year to ski under the lights at Sugarloaf.
READ MOREThe 7th annual WinterKids Winter Games will kick off this month with 16 schools (comprised of 3300+ students and 380+ teachers) across Maine.
READ MOREA 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!
READ MOREWinterKids, the non-profit organization committed to promoting children’s health and activity in winter, is pleased to present their annual “Welcome to Winter” event on December 28, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Lost Valley Ski Area. This free and open-to-the-public celebration invites families and children to explore outdoor winter activities in a fun community setting.
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