If your kid loves the water but dreads traditional swim lessons, the Salvation Army Kroc Center Augusta has something worth knowing about, and it involves balls, teamwork, and a whole lot of fun.
Otterball is a high-energy, game-based aquatic program inspired by junior water polo, designed specifically for kids ages 6–12. Think of it as swim lessons meets a team sport, participants build real water confidence and swimming fundamentals through play rather than drills.
Over the course of the program, kids will practice basic ball-handling skills both in and out of the water, develop teamwork and sportsmanship, and take on age-appropriate challenges that keep them moving and engaged. It’s especially great for kids who thrive when they’re active and working alongside peers, not just swimming laps.
Here’s what you need to know:
When: April 1 – May 20, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Where: Salvation Army Kroc Center Augusta, 1833 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30904
Cost: $85
Ages: 6–12
To register, visit augustakroc.org and search “otter” — or call the Kroc Center directly at 706.364.5762.
Questions? Reach out to program contact Mekayla Hinckley.
Spring sports signups fill up fast in the CSRA, so if Otterball sounds like your kid’s kind of splash, don’t wait!
