YMCA Camp Lincoln, 67 Ball Road, Kingston NH.
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM

The Paddle Plunge is back! On April 5th, just as the ice melts, YMCA supporters will create their best costumes and race into the water for a freezing dip in Kingston Lake to benefit the Southern District YMCA Annual Support Campaign. Why will they do it? Because they care! The Paddle Plunge raises funds which help make YMCA programming more affordable for families in need.

Help us reach our goal in 2025. Your support gives children in our community the gift of independence, self confidence, and fun!

Create your team, choose your costume and raise money for scholarships. Prizes are awarded for the best costume, and to the team that raises the most money. The minimum suggested donation per team is $1,000.

Join us at 9:30 for a free pancake breakfast around the campfire before the plunge.

Schedule for the day

9:30 AM - Arrival and team check-in

Campfire, hot drinks and pancake breakfast
Scavenger hunt activity
Yard games on the upper green
Camp store open

11:00 AM - Announcements in Pavillion

Team introductions and judging of best dressed
Announce awards: most funds raised and best dressed

11:20 AM - PLUNGE!!

11:45 AM - Lexie's Burger Bus and Kona Ice open for business

Free burger to all who jump in the lake. Burgers to purchase for spectators.
Kona Ice truck

YMCA Camp Lincoln Paddle Plunge 2025

By Southern District YMCA

YMCA Camp Lincoln Paddle Plunge 2025

A jump in the lake to make Camp Lincoln available to all children