Clear Lake Jaycees Polar Bear Plunge

Join us for the Clear Lake Polar Bear Plunge – the most exhilarating event of the year! Get ready to take the plunge into the icy waters of City Beach and experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush. This event is perfect for seasoned plungers and brave first-timers alike. Embrace the cold, challenge yourself, and create some warm-hearted memories!
 

Registration is a donation to the local Toys for Tots and Kids & Families in Need. Plungers also receive a 2026 Polar Bear Plunge (seafoam crew neck) Sweatshirt.
Shirt sizes guaranteed until November 5. After that, it will be first come first serve on remaining extra sizes we order (sizes S-2XL). Sweatshirts will be available to pick-up when you check in at the event.
 

~Day of Schedule~
10:30 AM: Check-in/Registration at the VFW
12:00 PM: Check-in/Registration moves to the Yacht Club
12:30 PM: Plungers take the plunge!

Warming tents will be onsite to change afterwards. When you check-in, you can provide your team name in order to be announced to plunge together. Fun costumes or outfits encouraged but not required.

~Toe Dippers Club~
Want the sweet sweatshirt but don't want to fully commit to jumping in the lake? Join our Toe Dippers Club. You still get the swag, still get to attend the pre-party/post-party, still get the cold sensation with a tip of your foot, and our charities still get your support, its win-win-win.
 

~Tips for First Timers~
Pack a towel and water shoes
Wear your swimsuit under your clothes
Bring easy to get into warm clothes (and shoes!) for after the Plunge
For your own safety, never dive into the water
Bring a plastic bag for wet clothes, and somewhere to store your dry clothes
Have fun!
 

~Notes~
By purchasing a ticket for this event, you are required to sign a waiver at registration.
In case of cancellation due to weather, all registrations will be considered a donation to our charities, but we still distribute your swag to you.

 

Huge Thank You to All Our Sponsors!!!
-North Iowa Detachment #859 of the Marine Corps League
-Charlson Excavating
-VFW Post 4868
-Farmers State Bank
-Mason City Roofing
-Biz Wiz Marketing
-Jared Allen
-CL Tel
-CLB&T Insurance and Financial Services
-North Iowa Collision Center
-Jenna Sheriff - Jane Fischer & Associates