{"id":363827,"date":"2026-08-05T23:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T23:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/363827\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T23:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T23:22:11","slug":"sunsplash-family-waterpark-launches-annual-back-to-school-supply-drive-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/363827\/","title":{"rendered":"SunSplash Family Waterpark launches annual Back-to-School Supply Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridaweekly.com\/audio-articles\/player\/audio-article-1182777\" onclick=\"_paq.push([&#039;trackEvent&#039;, &#039;Article&#039;, &#039;Article Playlist&#039;, &#039;\/\/audio-articles\/player\/audio-article-1182777&#039;]);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Open Audio Article Player<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridaweekly.com\/author\/SPECIAL+TO+FLORIDA+WEEKLY\" onclick=\"_paq.push([&#039;trackEvent&#039;, &#039;Author Byline View&#039;, &#039;SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY&#039;]);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1182781\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1182781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_365286615-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1182781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">STOCK PHOTO<\/p>\n<p>SunSplash Family Waterpark is turning summer fun into classroom support with its annual Back-to-School Supply Drive, benefiting Cape Coral Cares. From\u00a0July 27 through Aug. 11, guests can help stock local classrooms while enjoying refreshing waterpark adventures with a discounted admission ticket.\n<\/p>\n<p>Event details &amp; how to participate<\/p>\n<p>Dates: July 27 \u2013 Aug. 11, 2026<br \/>\nLocation: SunSplash Family Waterpark, 500 W. Lake Kennedy Drive, Cape Coral, FL<br \/>\nDonation Requirement: Bring 5 school supply items from the approved wish list per person<br \/>\nReward: Receive a $10 daily admission ticket, valid for one-day entry any operating day in August 2026<\/p>\n<p>This family-friendly initiative makes it easy for the community to give back. Simply collect five needed school items per guest, drop them off at the park during the drive period, and enjoy discounted admission to SunSplash valid through August.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to partner with Cape Coral Cares to ensure our local students have the tools they need to succeed,\u201d said\u00a0Eric Reed, General Manager of SunSplash Family\u00a0Waterpark.\u00a0\u201cThis drive is more than just about collecting supplies\u2014it\u2019s about our community coming together to support our kids. We hope families will join us, make a splash, and make a difference all at the same time.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Accepted donation items<\/p>\n<p>To ensure maximum impact, SunSplash and Cape Coral Cares request donations from the following commonly needed items:\n<\/p>\n<p>Box of Pencils<br \/>\nBox of Pens<br \/>\nNotebook Paper (wide-ruled 100-count)<br \/>\nBottle of Glue<br \/>\nIndex Cards<br \/>\n3-Ring Binders<br \/>\nMarkers (10-count)<br \/>\n24 Count Crayon Box<br \/>\nFolders (10-count)<br \/>\nBack Packs<\/p>\n<p>About Cape Coral Cares\n<\/p>\n<p>Cape Coral Cares is a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting families, students, and individuals in need throughout the Cape Coral community. Donations collected through this drive will directly assist students who lack access to essential school supplies, helping ensure every child starts the school year prepared to succeed.\n<\/p>\n<p>About SunSplash Family Waterpark\n<\/p>\n<p>SunSplash Family Waterpark is Southwest Florida\u2019s largest waterpark, featuring water slides, a lazy river, wave pool, and family-friendly attractions for all ages. Located at 500 W. Lake Kennedy Drive in Cape Coral, SunSplash has been a summer tradition for local families and visitors since opening in 1986. For park hours and details, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunsplashwaterpark.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.sunsplashwaterpark.com<\/a>. 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