REGISTRATION AND DONATIONS ARE OPEN
jump in the lake challenge IS BACK!
May 4th, 2024. 2:00 pm ~ at Your Dock!
Ah! The first swim of the season, when the water is a bit of a shock at first but ends in a refreshing feeling of ...wait. No. It's a blood-curdling scream and a furious scramble to get out before you lose sensation in your baby toes. Oh! My! Word! You just about sucked in half the lake when the shock of that icy feeling hit you. What on earth were you thinking?! Just keep your cool (pun intended) and don't push your kids or your Gramma under in your frantic race to get out!*
Sounds like a good time, right? You bet! But only the bravest of the brave will undertake this challenge!
Sounds like a good time, right? You bet! But only the bravest of the brave will undertake this challenge!
what is the challenge?
The Jump in the Lake Challenge takes place Saturday May 4th at 2:00 PM. Unlike organized Polar Bear dips that happen in one central location, this exciting event takes place off each participant’s dock or waterfront location of their choice.
history of the challenge
The Jump in the Lake Challenge was started by Dean Michel and Jennifer Bacon in 2020 as a socially-distanced way to bring people and community together. Since 2020, over 100 participants and generous donors in this exciting annual event have raised over $130,000 for their local community in northern Kawartha Lakes.
do you have what it takes?
This will be the second year that we bring the challenge to the Highlands East area. The 2023 Jump in the Lake Challenge raised goosebumps AND $3,015 thanks to everyone who participated & donated! Come take a leap for your community this year and get a head start to the swimming season!
About the Plunge: *Safety first, folks!
About the Plunge: *Safety first, folks!
- Know and respect your own limits and abilities.
- Don't plunge alone, into unknown water, water where you can't touch or head first.
- We encourage the use of life jackets.
- Do not push anyone in or under, regardless of whether they are your child, grandparent or least favourite relative
register here
Register as an individual or set up a team and start collecting pledges through Canada Helps! Press the button or scroll to the bottom of the page.
pledge a plunger!
If you don't have what it takes, please sponsor someone who does. They're going to earn it. Plus, it's going to help Central Food Network who offer vital services to our community. So it's a win-win! Except for the poor souls who are jumping in the lake in early May - but at least they get bragging rights!
Press the button or scroll to the bottom of the page.
Press the button or scroll to the bottom of the page.
neighbouring 'jump in the lake' campaigns
Please visit the following website for neighbouring Jump in the Lake Fundraisers!
- MINDEN HILLS Residents: Please visit the Minden Community Food Centre Website
- COBOCONK & AREA Residents: Please visit Kawartha Lakeside Realty Website
