Our Annual Polar Plunge

Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 pm

Flying Deer, 122 Daley Rd., East Chatham, NY

Join us for another amazing Polar Plunge!! Our goal this year is $30,000! We can do it—together!!

Here’s how it works:

Each registered Plunger or team of Plungers will collect sponsors whose donations go toward our Financial Assistance Fund, supporting people of all ages to experience the gifts of nature connection—on campus and through our outreach programming.

You must be at least 12 years of age or older to Plunge, and we ask that every plunger raise a minimum of $250 from your sponsors. That breaks down to 10 sponsors at $25 each or 25 people at $10 each. We know you can do it! Ask your family, friends, teachers, neighbors—everyone loves a good fundraiser for an amazing reason!

The Plunge has personal benefits as well: Immersing ourselves in cold water can teach us that we can step beyond our perceived limitations and stay calm amidst challenging conditions. Plus, it’s a fun and exciting community adventure!

Most important: Don’t forget your costume!!! Watch the videos below for inspiration and then register to join the fun!!

Support the Plunge and help us reach our goal!

You can make a donation in support of a specific plunger, or to the Plunge effort as a whole! Help us reach our $30,000 goal and get more kids and teens out into the forest for amazing nature experiences!

Get Inspired—Watch a Few of Our Brave Plungers Take the Leap!

Flying Deer Nature Center