Celebrate the Class of 2027 with one unforgettable night at South Florida's Largest Waterpark. Next Wave brings 8th grade graduates together for slides after dark, live DJs, food, photo moments and an exclusive event atmosphere built just for them.
Not Just A Field Trip.
It's Their Night.
Next Wave is designed around the milestone students are actually celebrating; finishing middle school and moving into what's next. The event gives the Class of 2027 a night that feels bigger, more exciting and more memorable than a traditional school outing.
The Park Becomes The Celebration.
Students get the energy of a special event and the thrills of Rapids in one school-only night. Music, lighting and event programming turn the park into something they have not experienced before.
One Night. Four Big Reasons To Be There.
The event is built around atmosphere and exclusivity, not expensive headline entertainment. Students come for the slides and stay for the feeling that the entire night belongs to their class.
Slides After Dark
Select Rapids slides and attractions stay part of the experience after sunset, giving students a completely different way to ride.
Live DJs
Dedicated music and dance zones keep the energy moving throughout the night without turning the event into a concert.
Foam Party
Lighting, foam and interactive event moments transform familiar park areas into a nighttime celebration.
Splashing Vibes
Capture the night with photo opportunities for students to rep their school in style.
Your Class. Your Night. Your Next Wave.
Choose the Next Wave package that works best for your school. Every package includes the core Next Wave experience, with additional options available for meals and keepsakes.
Ticket
- Next Wave event admission
- Entertainment included
- Raffle included
- 1 complimentary chaperone ticket per 10 paid students
- Complimentary bus parking
Ticket + Meal
- Standard meal voucher redeemable during the event
- Entertainment included
- Raffle included
- 1 complimentary chaperone ticket per 10 paid students
- Complimentary bus parking
Ticket + Deluxe Meal
- Deluxe meal voucher redeemable during the event
- Commemorative Next Wave souvenir
- Entertainment included
- Raffle included
- 1 complimentary chaperone ticket per 10 paid students
- Complimentary bus parking
Be One of the First. Lock In Your Wave.
Schools that sign up early as a Founding School can lock in their Next Wave pricing for both 2027 and 2028. Secure your school's place early and protect your pricing as Next Wave continues to grow.
Early bird package pricing is available for participating school groups. Package availability, meal details and final event inclusions are subject to the official 2027 school agreement. Tickets include all-day admission to the park.
Your Next Wave Park Layout
Use the park layout below to see the attractions and areas included in the Next Wave Grad Night experience.
Attractions Open For Next Wave
Next Wave Grad Night Park Layout
Explore the event layout and see where the Next Wave experience comes to life.
Attraction operations and event access are subject to the final event schedule, weather and safety conditions.
Exciting For Students. Easy For Schools.
Next Wave should feel like a special event for students while giving school leaders a clear booking, supervision and arrival structure.
School Coordinator Benefits
- Dedicated Rapids Group Sales contact
- School reservation and payment support
- Complimentary bus parking
- Organized school check-in process
- Advance event guide and arrival instructions
- Group roster and event procedure support
- One point of contact from booking through event night
Chaperone Benefits
- 1 complimentary chaperone ticket per 10 paid students
- 1:10 chaperone ratio
- Dedicated chaperone hospitality area
- Refreshments during the event
- Clear supervision procedures before arrival
- Central place to recharge during the event
- Direct access to event support when needed
Three Steps To Next Wave.
Request Information
Tell us about your school and the estimated number of 8th-grade graduates.
Reserve Your School
Your Rapids Group Sales contact will provide pricing, terms and reservation details.
Celebrate
Receive your event guide, arrive with your class and get ready for Next Wave.
Bring Your Class To Next Wave.
Submit your school information and a member of the Rapids Group Sales team will contact you with event details, pricing and next steps.
Next Wave FAQs
Who can attend Next Wave?
Is Next Wave open to the general public?
Is food included?
How many complimentary chaperone tickets are included?
Is bus parking available?
How does my school reserve space?
What happens if weather affects the event?
The Next Chapter Starts With One Big Night.
Give the Class of 2027 a celebration built for what comes next: slides, music, food and one unforgettable night at Rapids Waterpark.
Request School Information