Prince George, B.C. – Nothing kicks off the New Year like a  nice cold dip in Ness Lake.

That is exactly what  is planned for this afternoon at the Ness Lake Bible Camp.

( at right,  scene for Polar Dip 2013, 250News Archive)

The annual dip  is a major  fund raiser for  the Camp and this year, the goal is to raise $10,000.

Costumes are all part of the chilling fun,  with  prizes for the best outfits.

The eent gets underway at 2:30 this afternoon at the  Ness Lake Bible Camp, with costume juidging the first  event,  followed by  the polar dip in  Ness Lake,  and   the event wraps up  with  hot chocolate and cinnamon buns for all participants and spectators.