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PHOTO: Williams-Cone School in Topsham won the Silver Medal in this year’s WinterKids winter games, winning $3,000 for the school. It was the school’s first year in the competition. (WinterKids photo)
WESTBROOK – Schools from Rangeley and Topsham were among the top three winners at the sixth annual WinterKids Winter Games, which wrapped up Feb. 3 after four weeks of challengers.
Some 16 schools competing statewide to win cash prizes for their schools. Challenges included outdoor physical activity, nutrition, family engagement and winter carnival.
This year’s theme was “My Wild Winter.” All 16 competitive track schools earned cash prizes, ranging from $5,000 to $500, based on how they finished. There is also a play-along track. In all, 10,000 kids in all 16 Maine counties (and 13 other states) participated in the Winter Games.
Winners were:
GOLD MEDAL – Leroy H. Smith School, Winterport, Waldo County – $5,000 (fourth year in the Winter Games)
SILVER MEDAL – Williams-Cone School, Topsham, Sagadahoc County – $3,000 (first year in the Winter Games)
BRONZE MEDAL – Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Rangeley, Franklin County – $1,500 (fourth year in the Winter Games)
“We are thrilled to offer a fun, active way to engage thousands of kids in outdoor learning throughout the winter,” Julie Mulkern, WinterKids executive director, said. “We are so proud of all the teachers and students who competed and worked together to stay healthy and active during the winter months and will continue their healthy habits year-round.”
Embracing outdoor learning helps to counteract the negative effects of excessive screen time – particularly for those in elementary school. WinterKids provides resources for both teachers and parents to get their kids outside and active with curriculum resources, toolkits, incentives, and more.
WinterKids is a nonprofit organization that helps children develop healthy lifelong habits through education and fun outdoor winter activity.
For information, visit www.winterkids.org.
