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Camp Tekoa Polar Plunge - January 5th, 2013. 11:00am-2:00pm.

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What Is a Polar Plunge?

A crazy, wacky, exhilarating experience designed to raise funds from your family and friends to support your jump, slow crawl, belly-flop, etc. into Tekoa’s lake in January! Anyone is eligible to participate in the event.

What does the Polar Plunge fund raising support?

The funds you raise from your family and friends will e used to purchase 3 new canoes for our water adventure program, 12 new 2-way radios, and 1 AED (Automated external defibrillator) for emergencies. Our goal is to raise $8000! Thanks to all who participated in the first Polar Plunge, we raised $10,000!

All proceeds raised over the goal amount of $8000 will go toward other program improvements.

What do I do to get started?
First you need to register by clicking on the registration link above. The registration fee is $10. This will help us keep track of the number of polar plungers and allow us to print your size t-shirt.

If you would like to attend simply to watch the crazy people jump in the cold Tekoa Lake, no registration is necessary.

Does it matter how much money I raise?
Basically, the amount of money you raise determines how deep in the water you must go. Here is the breakdown:
If you raise $50 – You commit to going in the lake up to your knees.
If you raise $100 – You commit to going in the lake up to your waist.
If you raise $200 – You commit to going in the lake up to your neck.
If you raise $250 – You commit to fully immersing your body (head and all!) in the Tekoa Lake.
Please don't feel limited to simply raising $250. If you feel you can raise more, GO FOR IT!

How do I raise funds?
Click on this link and print the Support Form . Use this form to keep track of your supporters. Please be sure to collect funds before the Polar Plunge event on January 5th, 2013.

For your protection, it is preferred that participants collect sponsorship money in the form of checks, but we will accept cash too.

Each sponsor should write their own name, sponsorship amount ($), and indicate a mailing address to receive a tax deduction letter on the Support Form.

Online donations/sponsorships are accepted as well. Donations can be made at the Camp Tekoa website: www.camptekoa.org/you-can-help/donate

Registration Deadline
In order for us to have t-shirts ordered for you, the deadline for registration is December 15th, 2012. However, if you register after December 15th, 2012 then you can still participate, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive a t-shirt in your exact size.

POLAR PLUNGE EVENT DAY INFORMATION

Check-In
Check-in begins at 10:00am. Please have the funds you have raised ready to turn in at this time along with your list of supporters.

Polar Plunge T-Shirt
Each participant will receive a Polar Plunge t-shirt in the size indicated on your registration.

Event Day Registration
Event day registration is $50 (either by sponsorship or by personal payment). Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian consent form signed.

Other Event Details
1. We will have facilities open for you to change clothes, before and after you take the plunge.
2. We encourage you to bring extra-warm clothing as well as towels and blankets for bundling up after you get out of the water.
3. We also suggest that you bring something to wear on your feet when you take the plunge (preferably a pair of sandals with a heal strap or an old pair of tennis shoes).
4. Hot chocolate and s'mores will be provided for all polar plungers. You are welcome to bring any other lunch food/picnic items you would like during the event.
5. Awards will be given out to participants who excel in various polar plunge activities (for exapmle, biggest splash, craziest outfit, etc...)
6. Feel free to invite family and friends to come and watch the event take place. We plan on having live music and the zipline open too!