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
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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January 18, 2023
WinterKids teaches nutrition and gets students outside
via News Center Maine
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January 9, 2023
Skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes in Auburn for Winter Kids Family Day
via WMTW-TV Channel 8
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January 9, 2023
Here’s How Maine Kids Can Ski & Snowboard Super Cheap
via B98.5 Central Maine's Country
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January 9, 2023
Augusta, West Gardiner students compete in winter activities to win money for new playground, classroom equipment
via CentralMaine.com
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January 7, 2023
Registration open for Winterkids ski, snowboard challenge at Sugarloaf
via CentralMaine.com
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January 6, 2023
Milo Elementary taking part in sixth annual WinterKids Winter Games
via The Piscataquis Observer
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January 5, 2023
Registration open for WinterKids’ 11th Annual Downhill 24 at Sugarloaf
via Penobscot Bay Pilot
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January 5, 2023
Registration open for WinterKids’ 11th annual Downhill 24 at Sugarloaf
via Bangor Daily News
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October 11, 2022
Applications open for 6th annual WinterKids Winter Games
via Village Soup
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October 9, 2022
WinterKids Winter Games seeks applications for ’23 program
via CentralMaine.com
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