Panhandle Polar Plunge
Schedule
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 am
UTC-07:00Location
Trails West YMCA Camp | Scottsbluff, NE
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The 2026 Polar Plunge Season has arrived, and this year we’re eating cold for breakfast! ❄️🥣🧊 Register now and help Special Olympics athletes.
Sign up: https://www.classy.org/campaign/panhandle-polar-plunge-2026/c752484
Participants raise pledges leading up to the event, and every dollar helps provide year-round, inclusive programming for Special Olympics Nebraska athletes in sports, health, education, and leadership.
❄️ What the Polar Plunge Is
The Polar Plunge is a statewide fundraiser where plungers raise pledges and then take an icy dip to support Special Olympics Nebraska. It’s a welcoming, spirited celebration that brings communities together in support of inclusion.
❄️ What to Expect
Plungers must raise a minimum of $50 to participate. Costumes are encouraged, and Panhandle will award:
• 🥇 Top 3 Fundraisers
• 🎭 Best Costume
The celebration continues immediately after the plunge at YMCA Camp.
Event Schedule
9:30 AM – Check-in begins
10:30 AM – Plunge begins
Post-Plunge – Party at YMCA Camp
2026 Polar Plunge Incentives
• $75 – Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
• $250 – Crewneck Sweatshirt
• $500 – Polar Plunge Throw Blanket & Campfire Mug
• $1,000 – Polar Plunge Sweater Fleece Vest
• $3,000 – Polar Plunge Solo Stove Tabletop Smokeless Fire Pit & Campfire Sticks
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Where is it happening?
Trails West YMCA Camp, Scottsbluff, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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