Now Is The Time To Prep For Southington's 'Sloper Plunge' Next Month

SOUTHINGTON, CT — It is easily the coolest (or coldest) fund-raiser event on the calendar and, while it will take place late next month, now is the time to prepare, both fiscally and mentally.

Every year, the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA hosts the annual "Sloper Plunge," a polar bear-like dip in the icy waters of Camp Sloper each winter. The 2025 "Sloper Plunge" is on Feb. 22.

The goal is to raise money for Camp Sloper, the YMCA's summer camp in Southington located on 1000 East St.

Proceeds go toward scholarships to help as many children attend the YMCA's Camp Sloper summer camp as possible.

But summer is far away both on the calendar and in what participants will experience that day, which is Saturday, Feb. 22, at Camp Sloper.

Should the weather be too inclement for, even, a polar plunge swim, the event will take place a week later on Saturday, March 1.

From now until then, however, folks must sign up and pledge support for this icy endeavor.

Those interested in taking the plunge this year can contact Mark Pooler in Southington or Doug Levens in Cheshire via those email links.

Interested in sponsoring the event this year? Contact Julie Gianesini in Southington or Doug Levens in Cheshire via their e-mail links.

For more information on the 2025 Sloper Plunge, including sponsorship information and event registration, click on this link.