At the event, you can connect with Boston's housing service providers and learn about:

• Boston's affordable housing 
• homebuying options
• credit building
• housing discrimination, and
• much more!

Register for the event

Language interpreters are available on request. This event is a free family event and accessible to persons with disabilities. You can download the program details ahead of time.

For more information about this event, please email quincey.roberts@boston.gov or call 617-635-2500.

The plunge is hosted by the L Street Brownies at the BCYF Curley Community Center. The center is located 1663 Columbia Road in South Boston. Use the "M" Street entrance.  Due to the tide schedule, it will start at 9 a.m. Other information you should know:

• Doors open at 8:15 a.m. and close at 9:30 a.m. Building closes for the day at 10:30 a.m. 
• Participants should arrive dressed for the water as the men’s and women’s locker and shower rooms will not be available.
• Water shoes are suggested due to shells and rocks left by the tide.
• Pets are not allowed, please leave your furry friends at home.
• No alcohol.
• There is no need to pre-register. You will be asked to fill out a short form when you arrive.
• Lifeguards will be on duty.
• Participants must be age 16 and older.
• Leave the little ones at home. There are no inside areas available to leave them during the swim.

This event has taken place for over 100 years. The Brownies are the oldest “polar bear” club in America.  The Brownies promote health, fun, and friendship.  Each year, the plunge is dedicated to past and recently deceased Brownies.  Spectators are welcome and creative costumes are encouraged.