Schlitterbahn's KinderBahn Program
 Donation Request Tickets for Children's Charity

Setting Kids on the Road to a Bright Future
Schlitterbahn Waterparks exist to provide wholesome family fun at the hottest, coolest places in Texas. A less visible part of our mission is to make tomorrow a little brighter for as many children as possible. That is why we are proud to support Texas non-profit organizations that focus on children. Over the years we have donated hundreds of thousands of park tickets to schools and charities for this purpose.

When to Request Tickets - The online request system will be available from November 1 through December 18, 2008 to request tickets to SPRING 2009 events and programs. All requests must be received during this time to be considered. Written requests can no longer be considered due to the increasing volume.
  
 How to Request Tickets - Non-profit organizations must complete a brief online request form.  All applicants will receive an email notification regarding the status of their request by January 30 depending on request time and tickets will be mailed to arrive at least 30 days prior to the event.  

Who Can Request Tickets
 Texas non-profit organizations that benefit children are welcome to request a pair of day passes to one of our waterparks for fundraising projects and programs that reward children such as Project Graduation and reading incentive programs. This includes Texas schools and other non-profit organizations that focus on children. Please make sure the recipient knows these complimentary tickets can be used anytime during our summer season except July 1 -  August 13, 2009.

With the growing number of requests we receive from throughout Texas, we must limit our donations to organizations which benefit children. Unfortunately, we are unable to support:

  • For-profit organizations
  • Individuals
  • Political parties
  • Other non-profit groups with events that do not directly benefit children, such as building funds and festivals
  • Organizations that discriminate due to color, nationality, gender, creed or sexual orientation

Schlitterbahn Waterparks is proud to support these charities of choice that help children get started on the road to a bright future:
  
 Communities in Schools - Schlitterbahn Waterparks has helped the central Texas organization raise more that $60,000 through fundraising events including presenting sponsorship of the Rock n Roll for Kids benefit, the major fundraiser each year for Communities In School.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas- The Schlitterbahn Kids' Triathlon has worked for several years in cooperation with Big Brothers Big Sisters to bring fitness and wellness to over 1000 kids in south Texas.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels is proud to host a Cystic Fibrosis Walk every May. Sign up today. In 2008 the event will happen May 17 at Schlitterbahn Rapids Resort property. Call for more details 830-608-8548.

The Sunshine Kids - For more than a decade, Sunshine Kids have had time to ignore their illness with a day of fun at Schlitterbahn. We participate in annual Sunshine Kids Hill Country Tour and introduced the Sunshine Kids Schlitterbahn Splash last spring bringing Texas families to New Braunfels for a getaway weekend.
 
Texas State University's Robert Henry Presidential Scholarships - This scholarship fund created by a Henry family endowment to the university has provided $120,000 worth of scholarships to 84 Schlitterbahn staff members.

Give Kids the World - Schlitterbahn Waterparks provides a day of fun for families participating in the Give Kids the World program created by the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions. The companies have also donated themed architectural elements to the Give Kids the World Village in Florida.

Adopt-A-Beach - This program of the Texas General Land Office is an all-volunteer effort to remove trash from Texas beaches and raise awareness about the problem. Schlitterbahn Waterparks sponsor the annual Adopt-A-Beach "Treasures of the Texas Coast" Children's Art Contest that encourages kids to take an active roll in protecting Texas beaches for future generations.