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.
Recent Press Releases
➔ 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
January 23, 2020
Bristol, Whitefield Schools Go for Gold in WinterKids Program
via The Lincoln County News
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January 16, 2020
Harrison Elementary to compete in WinterKids’ WinterGames
via Sun Journal
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January 15, 2020
Spruce Mountain Elementary students are going for the gold
via Sun Journal
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January 15, 2020
Ash Point students to compete in annual WinterKids Winter Games
via Village Soup
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January 8, 2020
Brownville Elementary students go for the Gold in WinterKids Winter Games
via The Piscataquis Observer
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January 1, 2020
Winter Games Kicking Off in Maine Schools Statewide on January 6th
PRESS RELEASE
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December 20, 2019
Carnaval Maine ticket sales to help local non-profit
via News Center Maine
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December 20, 2019
‘Carnaval Maine’ will donate up to $10,000 in ticket sales to ‘WinterKids’
via WGME 13
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March 21, 2019
WinterKids gives $20,000 to Carrabassett Valley Elementary Schools
via Maine DOE Newsroom
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