Splash Cats, Inc. was formed in 2004 as a nonprofit 501(c)3 to support Washington High School (WHS) Swim and Dive team, to promote the sport and lessen the financial burden on the swim and dive families and the already limited budget of the Aquatic Center. The organization’s mission is to increase the health, water safety, and the aquatic education of Escambia County students, employees, and community members. Programs supported by Splash Cats, Inc. include making the Washington Aquatic Center open to 1,800 WHS students during the school day; offering a free elementary swim and dive program to over 19,000 elementary school students in 33 local elementary schools; a middle school swim and dive program open to over 9,000 middle school students in 11 local middle schools; a high school swim and dive program open to over 11,000 high school students in 7 local high schools; a wellness program opportunity for over 5,000 Escambia County School District employees; low cost summer swim and dive team for students ages 5-19; summer Special Olympic training and end of summer competition site; area wide lifeguard training; Autism Pensacola summer day camp use; free day care center swimming lessons; supplemental exercise programs for track, football, and baseball programs; and robotics training for area schools participating in underwater robotics.