Have a 'fresh' start to the new year and support a local charity by joining the 2024 Kelowna Polar Bear Dip, powered by Bright Jenny Coffee!

This year we have a lofty goal of raising $25,000 to fund our programs and necessary adaptive equipment. At CRIS we want to ensure every child, youth, adult, and senior living with a disability of any kind, has the opportunity to access outdoor recreation for the benefit of their physical, mental, and social well-being.

Event information:

January 1st, 1-3pm at Tugboat Beach with the dip happening at 2pm sharp.

Tickets required to participate in the dip, spectators welcome by donation.

Music, prizes, and food trucks will be on site, so come join the party!

*Everyone participating in the dip must register and sign a waiver, so please come early to ensure you don't miss the dip.

Who is CRIS?

The Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS) is a unique local non-profit organization that serves the Okanagan and provides outdoor recreation programs and opportunities for people of all ages living with disabilities. As British Columbians we all know the value of getting outside and enjoying nature. Whether it’s going for a hike up Knox mountain, kayaking on Kalamalka lake or XC skiing at Telemark, there’s no doubt we live in one of the best areas in the world for outdoor recreation. But these activities can be out of reach for some, which is where we come in. Using our unique adaptive equipment and team of trained support staff and volunteers, we can make these adventures accessible for people living with all kinds of disabilities.