January 13 – February 7, 2025
Competitive Track Applications Will Open October 1!
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Our unique annual academic challenge encourages outdoor physical activity, teamwork, and a passion for learning outdoors in winter.
WinterKids Winter Games Participation Tracks Explained:
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ALL participating schools win cash, up to $5,000 for 1st place. | No cash prizes. |
Schools receive 4 weeks’ worth of outdoor learning activities, incentive items for each student to help execute those activities, and BONUS MATERIALS! | Schools receive 4 weeks’ worth of outdoor learning activities and incentive items for each student (while supplies last) to help execute those activities. |
Great way to bring the school community together and improve morale during the shortest days of the year. | Great way to bring the school community together and improve morale during the shortest days of the year. |
Free for the 16 Maine schools selected from applicants. | Free for all Maine schools, $8.50 per student for schools outside of Maine. |
Full school participation is required, adhering to a schedule, with competition scored using a rubric. | Can participate as a class or as a school, moving at your own pace without scoring or competition. |
Recent Winter Games News & Updates
MEDIA COVERAGE
February 22, 2024
Rangeley Lakes Regional School comes in 2nd in WinterKids Winter Challenge 2024
via Daily Bulldog
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February 22, 2024
WinterKids recognizes Winter Games bronze, silver, gold winners
via Sun Journal
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February 14, 2024
7th annual WinterKids Winter Games finish up, Topsham school wins Gold
via WMTW-TV
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February 12, 2024
Rangeley Lakes Regional School one of top 3 finalists for WinterKids Winter Games Challenge, 3rd year in a row
via Daily Bulldog
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February 1, 2024
Gilbert Elementary celebrates WinterKids Winter Games with Carnival
via WMTW-TV
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January 31, 2024
Hall-Dale Elementary having a blast in their first WinterKids Winter Games!
via WMTW-TV
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January 23, 2024
Miller Elementary in Waldoboro wins WinterKids ‘Moment of the Week’ for Week 2
via WMTW
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January 17, 2024
Friendship Village School goes for gold in 7th Annual WinterKids Winter Games
via Penobscot Bay Pilot
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January 16, 2024
Williams-Cone School wins first ‘Moment of the Week’ in 7th annual WinterKids Winter Games
via WMTW
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January 8, 2024
WinterKids kicks off 7th annual Winter Games; thousands of kids competing again this year
via WMTW-TV
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January 4, 2024
WinterKids to kick off Winter Games in Topsham Jan. 8
via CentralMaine.com
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January 4, 2024
Miller School participates in WinterKids Winter Games program
via The Courier Gazette
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