Join us on January 17, 2026 for the coolest event of the year! Making a splash for Special Olympics New Jersey.
The Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood is so much more than an icy dip into the Atlantic Ocean. Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health screenings to thousands of athletes.
All of these programs and services are always completely FREE thanks to fundraising events like the Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood.
Start your fundraising journey early!
Get ready for the plunge!
It's never too late to join.
See you on the beach!
Note: $25 registration fee counts toward your total fundraising minimum!
Celebrate 20 incredible years without taking the icy dive! As a Wave Maker, you'll join our community of passionate supporters who want to make a difference for Special Olympics New Jersey athletes—while staying warm and dry.
Note: Wave Makers do not participate in the plunge and are not eligible for plunger fundraising incentives.
For over 50 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has provided year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health screenings for thousands of athletes. All of these programs and services are completely FREE of charge, thanks to fundraising events like the Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood.
Your contributions will significantly impact the community and those we serve. Join us on the beach in Wildwood, NJ, as we plunge into the frigid Atlantic Ocean!
Start FundraisingThank you to our amazing sponsors who make this event possible!