Polar Bear Plunge in The Wildwoods
Location
Beach behind Wildwoods Convention Center
4501 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
Additional Information
Sponsor Name: Special Olympics New Jersey
Age recommendation: All Ages
Description
Special Olympics New Jersey returns to the Wildwoods to kick off 2024 with a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean.
All plungers are encouraged to dress up in costume, break out the plunge props, and make banners and signs.
This takes place on the beach behind the Wildwoods Convention Center. Check-in will take place from 10 am to 12:45 pm inside the Wildwoods Convention Center.
The plunge is at 1 pm.
Immediately following the plunge, participants and children under the age of 12 can enjoy a free lunch inside the Wildwoods Convention Center.
The Polar Bear Plunge in the Wildwoods is a free event for spectators to watch, but plungers pay donations in tiered levels. Early Bear plungers must raise a minimum of $100 to participate in the event by November 30. Now I’m Ready Bear plungers must raise a minimum of $110 by December 31. The Better Late Than Never Bear plungers must raise $120 minimum by January 12, 2024. Additional registration for the Almost Missed It Bear plungers will be available on-site the day of the event for a minimum donation of $125.