Winter Games

February 21, 2026

Canoe Creek State Park

205 Canoe Creek Rd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Join thousands of brave Polar Plungers in Hollidaysburg for the coolest event of the winter! The Winter Games Polar Plunge has something for everybody – food, music, dancing, games and extremely cold water! Most importantly, every dollar raised helps support vital programming for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. Start fundraising today to join the fun. Are you a school? Check out our various specialty Plunge offerings below!

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9 am: Registration & Plunge Town open

11:30 am: Opening Ceremony

11:40 am: Safety Briefing

12 pm: Plunge begins!

Need anything else? Email ridgevalley@speciaolympicspa.org

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Central PA Sheetz Freakz

$3,684 raised (74%) • 12 members

Juniata College Men's Soccer

$3,579 raised (72%) • 1 members

CLIcicles

$1,404 raised (47%) • 3 members

Sheetz Operations Deep Freezerz

$389 raised (8%) • 8 members

Drexel University

$334 raised (89%) • 3 members

Lonnie Buttry

$1,050 raised (1050%)

Brendan Grady

$415 raised (415%)

Gabby Zarro

$315 raised (315%)

Autumn Gaida

$275 raised (275%)

Nicole Small

$250 raised (250%)

Specialty Group Plunges

Winter Games Cool Schools

February 21, 2026

Cool Schools Polar Plunges feature teams of K-12 students who plunge and raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. Registering as a Cool Schools team is a great team-building experience and an awesome way to support Special Olympics athletes within your school community!

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Who you’re supporting

“I love Special Olympics. I have met so many people over the years that are still my friends. It’s great to inspire and cheer each other on. Special Olympics has helped me to be more confident. I used to be very nervous speaking in public, but now I’m not afraid of the spotlight.”

Nicholas Dorion
Flag Football, Northampton

“I’m proud of the fact that I have managed to do more than people told my mom I would ever be able to do. Getting into college was probably my proudest accomplishment and Special Olympics has helped me build my confidence and learn new sports. My mom raised me to be strong and independent and that is why I have been able to do what I do.”

Dominic Johnson
Volleyball, Franklin

“Special Olympics is my life. I moved from an extremely anxious, insecure individual to a young woman who found a ‘home’ with Special Olympics. Growing up, I was excluded and was unable to understand even basic things about how the world works. I attended a number of different schools and was extremely awkward physically until I found that, with coaching from Special Olympics, I could succeed. My medals are precious.”

Celine Heffron-Pero
Athletics, Montgomery

“I had a very difficult time learning the skills of golf. With help from my coaches, I was able to learn the skills and I received a gold medal at State Games which gave me the opportunity to be picked for USA Games. I have made many new friends and play five different sports, including powerlifting and basketball.”

Reshema Sedziak
Golf, Erie

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