ANNUAL POLAR DUCK DIP

 

1st Annual Duck Dip - 2009

Camp Occohannock hosted the first annual Polar Duck Dip on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.

Over 20 participants of all ages took a chilly dip in the Occohannock Creek.

Dippers raised $5250.00

2012 REGISTRATION:

Registration fee is $20.00 and if you register by January 18, 2012, you’ll receive an original sweatshirt commemorating the event.

Additionally, for total contributions of:
$250 or more Polar Ducks will receive a commemorative coffee mug;
$500 or more Polar Ducks will receive an embroidered towel and commemorative coffee mug;
$1,000 or more Polar Ducks will receive an embroidered towel, commemorative coffee mug and Camp base ball cap;
$2,000 or more Polar Ducks will receive an embroidered towel, commemorative coffee mug, Camp base ball cap and embroidered fleece jacket. Please read the Info Sheet.

"Polar Ducks" are requested to solicit sponsors in support of their participation. Contact the Camp office at 757-442-7836 to register and for the sponsor and waiver forms or click here (forms can download from the Directory)..

All ‘ducks’ must sign a waiver. Ducks under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian signature on the waiver and a parent or guardian on site to participate.

Parents/legal guardians must be present with their child(ren) from the beginning of the event until the child leaves the premises.

Polar Duck Dipper Tips:
1) Bring a robe for warmth while waiting to plunge and after drying off. 2) Bring water shoes for safety and warmth. 3) Bring extra towels or a blanket for warmth. 4) Wear layered loose fitting clothing . . . easier to get into when fingers are cold. 5) Plunge with friends. Recruit others to participate! 6) No diving or entering water head first!

Sign up today!

 

Freezin' for a Reason - January 28, 2012
2012 OOTB Polar Duck Dip Challenge

Occohannock on the Bay Camp and Retreat Center will host the 4th annual Polar Duck Dip on Saturday, January 28, 2012 beginning at NOON at the camp located at 9403 Camp Lane Belle Haven, Virginia. Please arrive by 11:00 a.m. so we can start the 'dip' at NOON.

This is a benefit event to support Camp ministries.

The General Board, Executive Committee, past, present, and future campers, staff, volunteers and camp friends challenge you to be a ‘duck’. If you are unable to ‘dip’, consider being a ‘duck’ sponsor.

This is an day of fun! Join us around the camp fire. Food and beverages will be available to purchase. available.

The Exmore Fire Department and lifeguards are on site for emergency assistance if needed. Contribution/Pledge Forms are available for a duck to sign-up sponsors.

Contact Jerry at the Camp Office if you have questions. 757-442-7836 or email ootbay@verizon.net Everyone is invited to this benefit event even if you are not ‘dipping’.

Forms in Directory:

Contribution-Pledge Form
Waiver form (everyone must sign)
Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Church Bulletin Insert
Information Sheet