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
July 25, 2023
WinterKids’ mountain bike, trail running fundraiser set for Greenwood Sept. 9
via CentralMaine.com
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July 21, 2023
Scarborough Community Services applies for WinterKids grant
via Portland Press Herald
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May 24, 2023
WinterKids to Grant $50,000 to Maine organizations through the Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund
via The Irregular
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February 16, 2023
Williams-Cone Elementary snags second place in WinterKids Winter Games
via PressHerald
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February 15, 2023
WinterKids Winter Games wraps up: Winterport school takes home top prize
via WMTW-TV
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February 15, 2023
WinterKids announces this year’s Winter Games winners
via News Center Maine
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February 15, 2023
Topsham takes silver in Winterkids Winter Games
via Portland Press Herald
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February 15, 2023
WinterKids Winter Games: Leroy H. Smith School wins gold!
via Village Soup
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February 15, 2023
WinterKids announces Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in sixth annual WinterKids Winter Games
via Bangor Daily News
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January 29, 2023
Williams-Cone Elementary earns second place in WinterKids Winter Games competition
via Portland Press Herald
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