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You can make a difference by joining in on the fun of a cold water plunge! 🥶 This year, the Milton Rotary is again sponsoring an exciting event in town to raise awareness and money for both food insecurity benefiting the Milton Food Pantry and Milton youth programming and scholarships issued through the Milton Rotary Foundation - The St. Paddy’s Plunge on Saturday, March 21, 2026!

As a plunger, you commit to raising a minimum of $25 for students and $50 for adults and join in on the excitement with other on 3/21!

“NO WAY I’M PLUNGING, BUT I’LL DONATE!” Thanks, we get it, that is just as important! Please use our donate button above to do so!

“I want to plunge, but I cannot make this date!” Anyone that would like to participate will start their own fundraising page with the goal of raising $50 or more. You can create your own page on this site and plunge at your leisure by 3/21/26!

Plunger Requirements:

Dippers must be 14 years of age.
- Under 18 must have signed waiver from parent or guardian
Registration 10am-10:45am Registration table near beach. Plunge takes place at 11am from Houghton's Pond Beach
- Liability waiver must be signed prior to plunging day at registration table on entry
All monies collected must be turned in at the time of registration.
- All checks must be made out the “Milton Rotary Foundation”
No alcoholic beverages allowed or permitted on the Houghton's Pond Beach during event

Plunger Important Things to Remember:

Participants must stay in water waist deep, as there is a sudden 20 feet drop off which is not currently marked.
Pack a towel and water shoes
Wear swimsuit under your clothes-or costume if you so choose!
Bring easy to get into warm clothes (and shoes) for after the Plunge.
TOWELS!
There will ONLY be portapotties available at the Blue HIlls Reservation parking area; the restrooms will NOT be open
We will have a warm holding area at the plunge.
Plungers will plunge in the order they arrive and register. Teams may plunge together.
All checks payable to Milton Rotary Foundation. On-line donations can be made at https://givebutter.com/paddys_plunge_2026
No DIVING.
Remove eyeglasses.
Bring a plastic bag for wet clothes, and somewhere to store your dry clothes.
Bring your own TOWELS!

Awards: - Individual raising the most money - Team raising the most money - Best Plunge Technique - Best Plunge Costume!!!

St. Paddy's Plunge 2026

Brave the cold plunge for Milton Rotary + Milton Food Pantry!!

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