19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge to "Keep Winter Cold"

Are you concerned about the climate crisis? Would you like to make a difference? Are you up for taking a winter swim? Then our annual Polar Bear Plunge to "Keep Winter Cold" is THE event for you!

Join hundreds of fellow climate activists the morning of February 10, 2024 to take the plunge for our climate at National Harbor, just outside of Washington, DC (or BRRRR-tually). Not only is the event guranteed fun, it is the Chesapeake Climate Action Network's (CCAN) largest grassroots fundraising event of the year. Through peer-to-peer fundraising, Polar Plungers are able to raise a large portion of CCAN's programs budget for the year ahead. Are you ready to Take the Plunge?

TAKE THE PLUNGE

By taking the Plunge, you're committing to help raise vital funds for the work of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network as we organize to pass climate policies in our region and nationwide. The Plunge is also an opportunity to speak with your peers and family about climate change – and of course – it's FUN! Learn more about the Plunge >>>

PLUNGE DAY

National Harbor Plunge

10:00 - 11:00 AM: Arrive and register at the Capital Canopy! We'll have action tables, music, games, warm drinks and snacks.
11:00 - 11:30 AM: Pre-Plunge rally and costume contest!
11:30 - 11:45 AM: March to the Plunge point and get ready to Plunge.
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM: Plunge time! Plungers are asked to utilize signs for climate action. After Plunging you can change into warm clothes in our changing tents.
12:05 - 2:30 PM: Head back to the Capital Canopy for continued fun and celebration with your fellow plungers! We'll have pizza, drinks, games, and music!

What to Bring: Be sure to bring closed-toe water shoes, your Plunge outfit (or bathing suit), towel and change of warm clothes, climate action signage, and your personal cheer section! 

BRRRR-tual Plunge

Unable to make it to National Harbor but still want to Take the Plunge and support climate action? You can Plunge BRRRR-tually from anywhere! Please share your videos and photos with us and tune-in to our Facebook Live event from National Harbor.

DONATE TO A PLUNGER

Do you know someone plunging? Support their winter swim! Search for them in our toolbar at the top of the page or by clicking the button below.

Top Plungers 1 Courtney Dyson Raised $15.00 Donate 2 Hadley Dzuray Raised $0.00 Donate 3 Jess Rampulla Raised $0.00 Donate 4 Arianna Huff Raised $0.00 Donate 5 Nicole Schroyer Raised $0.00 Donate 6 Mari Schimmer Raised $0.00 Donate

Top Teams 1 Save the Pokémon Raised $15.00 Donate 2 The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway Raised $0.00 Donate 3 Feminist Chill-Joys Raised $0.00 Donate