About Us
Why Winter4Kids
Any participant can develop positive behaviors in spite of any traumas.
According to CDC, 62% experienced at least one negative life affecting event. 24% have been subjected to THREE or more. Isolation, Disconnectedness, Bullying/Bullied, Hopelessness, Food Insecurity and Family challenges are a few of those experiences. Traumatic experiences have negative impact on behaviors and health without intervening activities. Some of the results are Self Harm, Harming Others, Abuse, Anger, and other negative behaviors. Winter4Kids focusing on Mental Wellness through outdoor experiences changes that trajectory!
Fun, Program Values, Activities, and our campus make the difference as participants develop better attitudes of Self, Health Opportunity, Mastery and the Outdoors. One of our First Tracks participants said “….new opportunities like this break negative cycles”.
Our Values: Winter4Kids
Welcoming – creating a SAFE environment for everyone to be their AUTHENTIC self.
Empathetic – We take on another's perspective, to understand, feel, and possibly share and respond to their experience.
Embracing – more than just including or accepting ideas, a person or belief. We welcome it, to appreciate it, to value it.
Belonging – the feeling of being accepted, valued and included even if we don't agree.
Mission
Through winter and summer activities, participating youth DEVELOP better attitudes about Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery and the Outdoors.
Vision
To be recognized as the leading provider of outdoor activities for kids that change and save lives.
Leadership
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Danita Beck Wickwire
Board Member
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Luke Bodensteiner
Board Member
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Bill Doran
Board Member
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Phill Gross
Board Member
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Helen Ingebretsen
Board Member
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Ted Ligety
Board Member
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Schone Malliet
President & CEO
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Chris Nyberg
Board Member
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Stacey Roman
Board Member
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Kristin Shute
Board Member
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Ambassador (Ret.) Harry Thomas
Chairman of the Board
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Mel Tse
Board Member
