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!

REGISTER TODAY!!

for the 2025 PENGUIN PLUNGE!

Registration Open

Be a PENGUIN! And support Carteret County charities!

Help us reach our Goal of $10,000. DONATE Today!!

Make a Donation

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!

NEWS from the ICE SHELF

11/21/24
Unfortunately, the Sandcastle contest has been cancelled. Due to logistic issues, out of our control, we will be cancelling the sandcastle contest.

11/10/24
Calling ALL Sponsors! Join Us and be part a great cause! 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! Visit our Sponsorship Page.

10/25/24
Are you a 501(c)3 charity looking for support? Time is running out!! Applications for the 1/1/2026 event are being accepted Now!! Applications are due by November 15th. See "Charities" link above.

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!

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!