:: Urban Plunge

About Urban Plunge

Urban Plunge gives you and your middle school or high school youth, college-age, or adult group the opportunity to serve agencies and organizations that are already working hard for change with Denver's homeless and working poor populations. Through the Urban Plunge experience, your group can also enjoy a meal at one of Denver's ethnic restaurants, hear directly from marginalized and poor people in our community, and reflect on all you've seen and done in light of the Gospel. We can also develop Plunges for secular groups on request.

NEW! Immigration Themed Urban Plunge. Click here for more info.

Lodging and Food

Urban Plunge groups stay in local churches. You'll most likely be sleeping on the floor, so bring sleeping bags and pads. Some churches have showers, but if the church you stay in does not have showers, we'll make arrangements for you to shower at the local YMCA. Weekend Plunge groups are responsible for their own meals, but we'll be happy to make a reservation for you at an East Colfax Ethiopian Restaurant, Little India, or a soul food restaurant! Weeklong Plunge groups have their meals for the week included in the registration cost and can use church kitchens for meal preparations.

Who We Are

The Urban Plunge is run by current Urban Servant Corps Volunteers Kat Mojzak and Gretchen Nelson. For more information, call the USC office at 303-894-0076 or e-mail us.

2009-2010 Schedule

Please call Kat or Gretchen to find out about current available dates. They can tell you planning options for a Weekend Plunge or a Week-long Plunge.

:: Registration Info

Registration

Click here to download a registration form. Please contact us first, if you plan to register for a Plunge!

Cost

Weekend Plunge:

$40 per Plunge participant, Adult Chaperones-Free.
Deposits: $100 refundable damage deposit and $75 non-refundable deposit.

Weeklong Plunge:

$300 per Plunge participant, $150 per Adult Chaperone
Deposits: $100 refundable damage deposit and $300 non-refundable deposit due when you register.

Daylong Service Project:

$15 per participant. $40 non-refundable deposit.

After your deposit, the remainder of the cost of your Plunge is due two weeks before your event.

Cancellations: We encourage you do to everything you can to avoid canceling your Plunge. The agencies you will be serving depend on volunteers like you to serve many individuals, children and families in need. Cancellations can leave these groups without needed services. If you must cancel your Plunge, please notify us at least two weeks in advance. Registration fees are not refundable after the two week deadline has passed.

Fun

While you’re here, you can also take in a hike, visit Elitches' Six Flags amusement park or beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, the zoo, and much more!

Photo Gallery

Post your Plunge photos here! (forthcoming)

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