WinterKids is an industry leader dedicated exclusively to inspiring and increasing outdoor physical activity for children and families in Maine, turning our longest season into a time of adventure, health, and connection.
Our Mission
To help children develop healthy lifelong habits through education and fun outdoor winter activity.
Our Vision
A Maine where regardless of background, every child grows up with access to outdoor winter play and education, fostering lifelong learning, health, resilience, and a deep connection to nature, outdoor recreation, and the state.
Winter 2025/26 Media Releases
➔ Registration Now Open for the 14th Annual WinterKids Downhill 24 | December 10, 2025
➔ WinterKids Opens Play-Along Registration for 2026 Winter Games | November 19, 2025
➔ WinterKids Opens Registration for 2026 Winter Games Competitive Track | October 1, 2025
➔ WinterKids Launches 25th Season with Documentary Premiere | September 16, 2025
Media Inquiries:
General Inquiries:
Kristel Hayes
khayes@winterkids.org
Executive Director:
Courtney Holub
cholub@winterkids.org
Educational Programs:
Marion Doyle
mdoyle@winterkids.org
Volunteers:
Melissa Ferrigno
mferrigno@winterkids.org
Location
506 Main Street, Suite 10
Westbrook ME 04092
Recent Media Coverage
December 12, 2025
14th Annual WinterKids Downhill 24 at Sugarloaf, Feb. 26 – 27
via Pen Bay Pilot
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December 4, 2025
Milo Elementary to represent Piscataquis County in winter games competition
via the Piscataquis Observer
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November 21, 2025
Winterkids Passport helping Maine families explore the colder months together
via WABI-TV
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November 21, 2025
WinterKids opens Play-Along registration for 2026 Winter Games
via Pen Bay Pilot
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November 5, 2025
WinterKids relaunches WinterKids Passport, connecting Maine families to winter activities
via Pen Bay Pilot
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October 20, 2025
Rooted in Good: How Maine Businesses Are Helping Kids Thrive in Winter
via The Maine Business Show by Maine Life Media
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October 3, 2025
WinterKids opens registration for 2026 Winter Games Competitive Track
via Penn Bay Pilot
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September 18, 2025
WinterKids short film to screen at Snow Day Dreams film event in Portland
via Penobscot Bay Pilot
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September 3, 2025
WinterKids announces 2025-26 Adventure Fund recipients
via Bangor Daily News
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August 19, 2025
Why outdoor learning matters for Maine kids
OPINION | Portland Press Herald
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August 8, 2025
WinterKids kicks off 25 Days of Movement Challenge, Snowflake Club donors program
via WABI
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July 25, 2025
25 Years of WinterKids: 25-day outdoor challenge kicks off August 1
via WAGM TV
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July 23, 2025
WinterKids celebrates 25 years with 25 Days of Movement Challenge initiative
via ARC Maine / WGME 13
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February 14, 2025
Rangeley Lakes Regional School wins WinterKids Winter Games 2025
via WMTW
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