Ness Lake Bible Camp near Prince George hosts annual New Years' Day Polar Bear Dip as a way to raise funds to offset the cost of camp fees for children in need.
"This is a crazy event!” Dayna Penson, event organizer, said.
“Something super unique to the North and to Prince George as there are not many places you have to cut through a foot of ice to go for an afternoon dip. We can’t wait to have the community come out, all while helping make camp affordable for all families."The formal ceremony will start at 1:30 p.m. where prizes for most money raised through pledges and for best costumes will be presented.
"So much of the event in years past has been about having big crowds and this year we are so excited to be able to do that again,” J.D. Desbiens, the new operations director said. “Now even though I am new here there is absolutely no way I am going into the water, it’s just too crazy. I may need another year to warm up to the idea."
Every child deserves to go to camp and Ness Lake Bible Camp has always tried to make camp more accessible for all. One way to do that is by fundraising in order to pay part of the fee for families that are not financially in a place to afford camp for their children. All funds raised at this event go directly to the Camper Sponsorship Fund.Hot beverages and cinnamon buns to follow.Entry fee is $25 but if anyone raises more than that the fee is waived.
The first 75 Polar Bear Dippers to register get a free Polar Bear Dip T-shirt to commemorate their participation in the event.
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