Community Programs & Resources

WinterKids serves communities across Maine through our fun & engaging community programs and strategic grant initiatives. We aim to ensure that all children have access to the joy and benefits of outdoor activities, fostering a lifelong love for nature and healthy lifestyles.

WinterKids Welcome to Winter

Our annual Welcome to Winter festival at Lost Valley is a free event that offers kids a chance to get outside and try new activities like: Snowshoeing, Nordic and downhill skiing, snowboarding, snow sculpting, and more while enjoying hot chocolate and s’mores.

StoryWalk & Snowshoe Loan Program

Would your organization benefit from setting up a story walk and/or making snowshoes available to get more kids outside having fun this winter?

Community Challenges & Fundraisers to Support WinterKids

WinterKids License to Chill is one of our favorite traditions! This annual soiree brings WinterKids supporters together to celebrate the start of the winter season and support our mission of getting children outdoors and active during the winter months.

The annual WinterKids Downhill 24 is a unique community challenge where participants ski or snowboard for 24 consecutive hours to raise funds for WinterKids. The challenge fosters community engagement and physical fitness, all while raising critical funds for WinterKids programming.

Community Programs & Resources

WinterKids Welcome to Winter

StoryWalk & Snowshoe Loan Program

Community Challenges & Fundraisers to Support WinterKids

WinterKids helps children develop healthy lifelong habits through education and fun, outdoor winter activity.

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