Sloper Plunge Event Info

Join us for the coolest fundraiser in town on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 1PM! at YMCA Camp Sloper! Each year, hundreds of community leaders and volunteers from both Southington & Cheshire jump into the Sloper Pond to raise money for local children in need to have the opportunity to have the camp experience!

Information on Participating in the 2024 Sloper Plunge Is Below!

Whether you have been part of the Sloper Plunge in the past or want to check this off your bucket list - we hope you're able to jump with us this year! Please see the information below for the steps you can take to join a team and participate in the 2024 Sloper Plunge!

To participate in the plunge, you need to meet the following criteria:

Minimum age of 16 years old to participate (as of February 24, 2024).
Must be able to swim.
Obtain sponsorships for yourself totaling a minimum of $100 per participant. (Please set up your fundraising page at this time to maximize your fundraising efforts).
Sign and submit a waiver prior to taking the plunge. 16 & 17 year olds must have a parent/guardian sign their waiver.
Pre-register with one of the Team Captains. To see a list of our Southington Team Captains, please click here and for our Cheshire Team Captains, please click here.
Turn in the PLEDGE FORM and WAIVER FORM to the YMCA in Southington or Cheshire (29 High St, Southington or 967 S Main Street, Cheshire) on February 23 from 4:30–6:30PM or bring it with you on plunge day!

For more information: Check back here, call YMCA Camp Sloper at 860.621.8194 or email Mark Pooler or Doug Levens.

Start Fundraising for Your Team TODAY!

It is super easy to set up your Fundraising Page on Give Butter - our fundraising website; just follow the steps below!

Step 1: Click on the "Fundraise" button in the bottom left corner.

Step 2: Create a Givebutter account and log in (or if you have an existing account from a previous year, use that one!)

Step 4: Select a Team to fundraise from the list of teams available.

Step 5: Edit your donation page to include your fundraising goal and a quick bio about yourself and why you plunge!

Step 6: Start fundraising by sharing your page on your social media accounts, through email, and more!

For more information: Check back here, call YMCA Camp Sloper at 860.621.8194, or email Mark Pooler or Doug Levens.

We hope to see you all there! Start recruiting your friends, family, and anyone else who wants to help the youth of Southington & Cheshire have a magical summer camp experience!

Thank You to Our 2024 Event Sponsors!

2024 Sloper Plunge

Register Today! Join Us & Take the Plunge on 2/24!

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