Be a part of the 2012 Cool Schools Challenge Plunge!

The Cool Schools Challenge is back and better than ever. The 2011 Cool Schools Challenge raised $150,000 for SOMD, thanks to nearly 2,000 brave students from all over Maryland.

It’s back in 2012, and you can once again choose from two great events! School groups participating in the Cool Schools Challenge can participate at either 1 or 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28 during the regularly scheduled Plunges, OR take part in the 2nd Annual Frigid Friday event on Jan. 27 at noon. Not only does this schools-only event provide a safe environment for our youth Plungers, and allow students to earn service learning credits, but it is also a great opportunity to promote and highlight your school!

On-site parking for Frigid Friday is available for all participants.

 

Form a Cool School Team

Is Your School Cool? Then come be a part of the 2012 Cool Schools Challenge for the MSP Polar Bear Plunge! It’s a great way to show your school spirit AND earn service learning credits. School teams can participate during the exclusive Frigid Friday Plunge on 1/27, or during either of the regularly scheduled Plunges on Saturday 1/28. See below for all the details and benefits of this great community service activity!

Fundraising Guidelines

Teams must have a minimum of 10 members to be eligible for team prizes. Cool School Teams MUST pre-register to be included in the Challenge; no Cool School teams attempting to register on-site on either Friday or Saturday will be accepted. On Saturday, previously un-registered individuals will be able to participate in the Plunge, but will be considered individual participants only. On Friday, ONLY pre-registered participants that are part of official Cool School Teams will be allowed to participate.

Who's In The Lead?

2011 Cool Schools Winners: Elementary/Middle School High School Private School 1st Place Dumbarton Middle $13,979.57 Arundel High $38,291.15 Archbishop Spaulding $18,537.00 2nd Place Arundel Middle $7,593.00 South River $25,944.00 MICH $7,990.00 3rd Place Davidsonville Elementary $2,960.00 Manchester Valley $7,121.96 Mt. St. Joe’s $4,625.00 2012 Cool Schools Challenge Leaders: 1. Jordan Bruns 2. Caitlyn Tuffy* 3. Tyrone Holmes 4. benji satloff 5. Michelle Bradshaw 1. Arundel High School 2. South River Snohawks 3. Dumbarton Domain 4. Severna Park High School Arctic Parkies 5. GES Chilly Dawgs For a complete team list, click here.

Registration Information/Guidelines

1. When selecting a name for your team, please use the following format: School Name – Team Name (Ex: Maryland High – Freezin’ Eagles)
2. Each Cool School team member must raise a minimum of $50
3. When registering your team online, be sure to enter the name of your school in the field called "School." This will ensure you are correctly registered for the Challenge in our records.
4. All Plunge participants will receive a commemorative Plunge sweatshirt, print-quality digital photo montage from the event, and the great feeling of freezing your "fur" off for a truly worthy cause, in addition to personal Incentives earned through additional fundraising