SIUC Touch of Nature Polar Plunge
Sat, Feb 28
|Boat House Pavilion


Time & Location
Feb 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Boat House Pavilion, Boat House Pavilion, 1493 Douglas Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
About the event
This is your opportunity to support Special Olympic Illinois athletes statewide by contributing to life-changing programs. These programs offer year-round training and competitions, along with leadership, personal development, and health education opportunities.
HOW it works: Sign up. Use your personal plunge page to gather donations from friends, family, and colleagues. Raise at least $100 to earn the chance to dive into the icy lake and receive a fantastic Polar Plunge Hoodie to showcase your achievement! Don't stop at $100—there are additional exciting incentive prizes and awards for raising more funds.
SIU Plunge Information
The plunge is scheduled for Saturday, February 28th at Campus Lake, 1493 Douglas Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901. Registration begins at 11 AM, and the plunge will take place at 1 PM.
· Participants are encouraged to wear almost anything, except a wetsuit! Creativity awards are detailed below.
· Awards and lunch will be available on-site before the…
