Capital Area Polar Plunge

Capital Area Polar Plunge

February 8, 2025 // Gifford Pinchot State Park

The 2025 Capital Area Polar Plunge is the coolest event in the Capital Area Region! Come chill at Gifford Pinchot State Park in Wellsville on Feb. 8th to experience the magic of Plunge and support Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes at the same time! Every dollar raised helps support vital programming for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

February 8

  • 10 am: Registration Opens
  • 10:30 am: Costume Contest Registration
  • 11 am: Costume Contest
  • 11:30 am: Opening Ceremonies
  • 11:50 am: First Wave Stages and Plunges at 12 pm. Plunge waves are rolling.
  • 1:30 pm: Breakdown / Clean up

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Capital Area Cool Schools Plunge

February 7, 2025

“Cool Schools” Polar Plungers are teams of kindergarten through high school students who plunge, raise funds, and raise awareness for Special Olympics together! Registering as a “Cool Schools” team is a great team-building experience and an awesome way to support Special Olympics athletes within your school community!

February 7

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Registration / Check In
  • 11 am: Welcome Announcements / Costume Contest / Awards
  • 11:30 am: Wave 1 begins (Plunge Waves are rolling)

2025 Presenting Sponsor

Wawa

2025 Platinum Partner Sponsor

Delta Dental

2025 Statewide Event Sponsors

Sheetz
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Harmelin
Wawa
Knights of Columbus

2025 Local Event Sponsors

Trailer Superstore