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 29, 2025
WinterKids’ Snow Day Playbook
via Portland City Lifestyle's "Love Local" Issue
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January 28, 2025
Weather At Your School: Washburn School
Via WMTW Meteorologist Ted McInerney
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January 28, 2025
Rangeley Lakes Regional School captures 2025 WinterKids Winter Games second Moment of the Week
via WMTW-TV
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January 24, 2025
Weather At Your School: Academy Hill School
via WMTW Meteorologist, Ted McInerney
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January 22, 2025
Mother Nature delivers the weather WinterKids need
via Advertiser Democrat
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January 22, 2025
North Haven Community School named first Moment of the Week winners for 2025 WinterKids Winter Games
via WMTW-TV
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January 19, 2025
Weather At Your School: Rangeley Lakes Regional School
via WMTW Meteorologist, Ted McInerney
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January 18, 2025
Weather At Your School: Harrison Elementary
via WMTW Meteorologist, Ted McInerney
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January 16, 2025
WinterKids opening ceremonies at Sylvio Gilbert School in Augusta, Maine
via 92 Moose FM
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January 9, 2025
Cornville school to compete in WinterKids Winter Games
via CentralMaine.com
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January 9, 2025
Miller School Competing in Eighth Annual WinterKids WinterGames
via Lincoln County News
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January 2, 2025
Lamoine Consolidated School to participate in WinterKids Winter Games
via Ellsworth American
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December 19, 2024
WinterKids Welcome to Winter event inspires kids to try winter sports
via WMTW
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December 19, 2024
WinterKids Invites Families to Celebrate Winter at Lost Valley
via Twin City Times
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December 19, 2024
Registration Now Open for 2025 WinterKids Downhill 24
via Twin City Times
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December 19, 2024
WinterKids ‘Welcome to Winter’ event to be held Thursday night at Lost Valley
via NEWS CENTER Maine
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December 10, 2024
WinterKids to host Welcome to Winter event in Auburn Dec. 19
via SunJournal
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