# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 12th Annual Chill for Change
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Jumpers gather pledges and donations for their willingness to jump into freezing (but also exhilarating) Jobs Pond at camp. All proceeds provide camp scholarships for children to attend YMCA Camp Ingersoll over the summer! Teams and costumes are highly encouraged! If you can't jump, bringing the excitement and support as a spectator is always encouraged. 

To participate in Chill for Change, you will need to meet the following criteria: 	
•	Minimum of 14 years of age, all jumpers are sent an electronic waiver. If not signed, a waiver will be provided on February 8th. 
•	Jumpers must pre-register. Jumpers register on our online fundraising site located at campingersoll.org. Individuals can create their own pages or join a team page that links to individual members.	        
•	Obtain sponsorships for yourself totaling a minimum of $100 per jumper; all pledges should be collected and turned in (or recorded online) on February 8th, 2025. We highly suggest jumpers to encourage supporters to donate online.
•	Checks may be made payable to YMCA Camp Ingersoll.
•	Jumpers must sign a waiver form prior to jumping (electronic copy recommended).
•	All jumpers must be wearing shoes!

Visit https://secure.givelively.org/donate/young-mens-christian-association-of-northern-middlesex-county-inc/chill-for-change-2026

2026 Sponsors:
Butler Construction 
Media Partners: Rare Reminder and The Chronicle

2026 Partners:
Birdon
Mercy High School
Airline Cycles and Stage 1 Cycling Club
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/12th-annual-chill-for-change/200029423548507
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, kids, sports, trips-adventures, cycling, summer-camps, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: YMCA Camp Ingersoll
- **lat**: 41.575012270104
- **long**: -72.595482695187
- **full address**: YMCA Camp Ingersoll, 94 Camp Ingersoll Rd, Portland, CT 06480, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 12th Annual Chill for Change
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 12th Annual Chill for Change being held?
  - **A:** 12th Annual Chill for Change takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at YMCA Camp Ingersoll, 94 Camp Ingersoll Rd, Portland, CT 06480, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 12th Annual Chill for Change?
  - **A:** 12th Annual Chill for Change is organized by YMCA Camp Ingersoll.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 12th Annual Chill for Change is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 12th Annual Chill for Change sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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