Get active and go for a swim with your dad! This event takes place in two parts. The first is a workout with your crew. The second is enjoying a swim at a YMCA indoor pool with your crew. At this event, you have the opportunity to earn an awesome patch, as well as a white bear claw.
Part 1: Fitness Challenge
Before jumping into the pool with a bear (or a Dad), complete the Polar Bear Fitness Challenge for a SPECIAL PATCH! This Fitness Challenge will take place at a YMCA branch, right before you take the plunge.
Part 2: Polar Bear Plunge
Upon arrival for the swimming portion of the challenge, you'll complete the "Polar Bear Pledge" (a safety component) and then you'll take the Polar Bear Plunge. Enjoy the space in the YMCA pool! This portion of the event is about 30 minutes.
Swim Band Information
If your child has a YMCA swim band, please make sure to bring it! If they do not have a swim band or forget to bring it with them, children will be required to wear a life vest or take the swim assessment during their scheduled pool time. If you would like your child to take the swim assessment at an earlier time, please see the available times below to be assessed at each branch. You may take the swim assessment at any YMCA branch, regardless of the location you're signed up for for the Polar Bear Swim.
register
Registration is currently available. The locations, dates and timeslots of Polar Bear Challenges are listed below. To register, click on the timeslot for the branch/date/timeslot you'd like to attend. This is a FREE event, but capacities are limited, so please be sure to register for the event you're planning to attend by clicking on the link for the appropriate branch and time below. To register, click on the hyperlink below that represents your preferred location/date/timeslot. Dads, remember to register for yourself AND your child.
A.E. Finley YMCA (North Raleigh)
Saturday, Feb. 1 (10 am, 11 am, 12 pm)
Saturday, March 1 ( 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm)
Taylor Family YMCA (Apex, Holly Springs, Cary, Morrisville)
Saturday, Feb. 22 (3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm)
Saturday, March 1 (3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm)
Kerr Family YMCA (Northeast Raleigh, Wake Forest, Rolesville)
Saturday, Jan. 18 (2:30 pm, 3:30 pm)
Alexander Family YMCA (Downtown Raleigh)
Saturday, March 8 (4:30 pm, 5:30 pm)
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA (Chapel Hill, Durham)
Saturday, February 22 (2:15 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:15 pm)