Get ready for the 20th Annual Penguin Plunge!

New this year! The Petite Plunge for children ages 2-6! Little ones will have the opportunity to dip their toe or boot into a kiddie pool. Petite plungers will receive a T-shirt and a Penguin Plushie!

‍Plunge participants :

• Form a team or go solo.
• Register to participate by filling out the registration form above. Email your completed form to fun@ameliaparkmuseum.org or drop it off at the museum.
• Collect as many sponsors as you can, using the registration form and/or the Penguin Plunge Fundly page. Participants must raise at least $75 in sponsorships ($50 for participants ages 7 - 18, $25 for those ages 2 - 6 participating in the Petite Plunge).
• Email your registration form to fun@ameliaparkmuseum.org or drop it off at Amelia Park Children's Museum.
• Pick out your best costume. (Costumes aren't required, but they are encouraged!)
• Join us at Hampton Ponds State Park on Saturday, Jan, 27.
• Take your turn braving the icy water!

Your support sustains Amelia Park Children's Museum through the whole year by providing a safe and welcoming place for children to learn, explore, and grow.

Awards and Prizes

Awards/Prizes dependent on money raised:‍

• ^$75 - ^$149: Penguin Plunge 2024 T-shirt
  ^$150 - ^$299: T-shirt and Penguin Plunge 2024 hat
  ^$300 - ^$499: T-shirt, hat and APCM Tumbler
  ^$500 +:  T-shirt, hat, tumbler and Penguin Plunge 2024 jacket‍

Monetary prizes of COLD HARD CASH for the top 3 individuals or teams that raise the most money:

• ‍1st Place - ^$300
  2nd Place - ^$200
  3rd Place - ^$100
  (Cash prize winners will be based on amount of money raised online through Fundly as of 11:59 AM January 26,2024 and/or amount of money/checks presented at check-in at the Plunge on January 27, 2024)

Individual Best Costume Award

Best Group Costume Award

2023 Emperor Penguin Award‍

To be presented to a yet unnamed volunteer who has given many hours of dedicated service to the Penguin Plunge.

Staying Dry?

There's lots to do, even if you aren't going in the water!

• Roast a marshmallow by the campfire
• Watch a live ice sculpting demonstration
• Enjoy warm beverages
• Enjoy cornhole and snowball toss
• And, of course, cheer on the brave participants!