Brrrkett Polar Plunge
Next plunge: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Show your support for the Y
The Brrrkett Plunge is one of our biggest fundraising events of the year, so let’s party like it’s 32 degrees! The Brrrkett Bear Plunge, held at YMCA Camp Birkett on Silver Lake, invites you to show your support for the Y in a fun, new way! Participants raise money to support our cause and then show their commitment by jumping or running into the lake while the water is still a bit chilly!
While this event will help us raise money, it’s not a fundraising event… it is a fresh, new experience for staff, volunteers, YMCA members, and camp families to hear about the impact the Y has and engage with our Annual Campaign.
Event Details
When: Saturday, May 13th (10-12 p.m.)
Where: YMCA Camp Birkett (9141 Dexter Townhall Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169)
Join us for a morning of games, crafts, music & more!
YMCA Annual Campaign
The YMCA Annual Campaign is a yearly fundraising effort that allows us to fully realize our mission, especially as it relates to the last two words: “for all.” The Y recognizes the importance of financial accessibility and is determined to make membership and program fees affordable for everyone in our community. This annual fundraising initiative serves as the backbone of our philanthropic efforts by securing charitable gifts from the YMCA community to ensure our programs and services remain accessible.
Our Mission
The Ann Arbor YMCA’s mission is to put our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into action through facilities and programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are an Association made up of people from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities.
Together we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, gender expression, gender identity, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. Membership dues cover the costs of operating YMCA facilities, but they do not support additional costs for outreach programs and financial assistance for the less advantaged.
Raise Funds & Receive Prizes
Any fundraised amount qualifies for a plunge into Silver Lake!
Tier 1 – $50 raised
Receives a Plunge T-shirt
Tier 2 – $100 raised
Receives Tier 1 + Nalgene Water Bottle
Tier 3 – $250 raised
Receives Tier 2 + YMCA Performance Towel
Tier 4 – $500 raised
Receives Tier 3 + Carhartt Plunge Hat
Tier 5 – $1,000 raised
Receives Tier 4 + YMCA Performance Backpack
Why the Y?
The YMCA Annual Campaign is a yearly fundraising effort that allows us to fully realize our mission, especially as it relates to the last two words: “for all.” The Y recognizes the importance of financial accessibility and is determined to make membership and program fees affordable for everyone in our community. This annual fundraising initiative serves as the backbone of our philanthropic efforts by securing charitable gifts from the YMCA community to ensure our programs and services remain accessible.