Welcome to the Penguin Plunge!
The Penguin Plunge is a charitable Event held in Atlantic Beach, NC, where we gather on January 1st each year and jump into the ocean to support local charities. We are a non-profit dedicated to raising and collecting donations through this event for Carteret County charities!
Be a Penguin! And support Carteret County charities!
Help us reach our Goal of $10,000. DONATE Today!!
The January 1st Plunge is just weeks away!
Don't forget to tell your friends about the fun we are going to have on 1/1/2025!
Sign up for the Costume contests will begin in December online. If you want to sign up at the event, sign up will begin at 10am and close at 11:45pm.
ALL our contest winners will be announced starting at 12pm the day of the event!
Sandcastle Fun for the Young Ones! Take advantage of our 1st Annual Sandcastle building contest.
Group 1: Ages 12 and Under
Group 2: Ages 13 - 17
See our Facebook page for details!
NEWS from the ICE SHELF
10/01/24
Still looking for local businesses who would like to sponsor a "Gift or Gift card" to help us add some fun to this year's Penguin Plunge. Just contact us with any questions!
9/25/24
Visit us at the Beaufort Farmers Market on 9/28! We will be able to answer questions, provide information, accept donations, and sponsorships. Subject to the weather.
9/01/24
Are you a 501(c)3 charity looking for support? Applications for the 1/1/2026 event will be accepted starting September 1, 2024 and due on November 15th. See "Charities" link above.
8/14/24
Early registration to participate in the 1/1/2025 Penguin Plunge will open on October 1st!
The deadline to register with guaranteed shirt size selection will be 12/1/24. This years donations from our next Penguin Plunge will be split between two local charities: Misplaced Mutts and The Title Wave Book Mobile.
8/04/24
Fun Summer Stuff! Check out our Facebook Page for details about the weekly Scavenger Hunt! 20 weeks and 20 entries are possible to win prizes at the 1/1/25 event!
Sponsorships are available and some donation levels include your logo printed on our shirts! Our sponsors get special recognition all year leading up to the event, so early involvement means more mentions!
This Year's Charities
For the 1/1/2025 event the Penguin Plunge charities are Misplaced Mutts and the Title Wave Book Mobile.
Misplaced Mutts
Misplaced Mutts is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization, dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats in shelters, and in less than ideal home situations, throughout North Carolina. We are based out of Carteret County, North Carolina, and operate through a network of foster homes.
Title Wave Book Mobile
The Title Wave is a non-profit book mobile that serves students in Carteret County, North Carolina. Students in grades pre-k-12 are invited to come on the bus at any location and pick out 2 books to take home and read. Students are welcome to keep the books to build up their at-home library. If students would like to return their books, they are welcome to do so.
Become a SPONSOR!
As a Sponsor, businesses are recognized for their community support and are offered increased brand recognition. Company logos are posted on the event website, social media outlets, and printed on event tee shirts and sweatshirts. There are several ‘Penguin’ levels of sponsorships. Each donation level has increasing benefits. Deadline for logos to be printed on shirts is December 1st!
Sponsorship Level Details Sponsorship Mail-In Flyer
ANY amount (from individuals and/or businesses) is welcomed as a tax-deductible donation towards the selected charity.
Support the Penguin Plunge and Carteret County charities by donating today!
Our SPONSORS
“The team at Penguin Plunge truly made the event magical. Their attention to detail and professionalism were unmatched.”
[Penguin Plunge Volunteers]
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Location
Penguin Plunge at Circle Regional Beach Access
201 W Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512