Group of young girls in swimsuits and swim caps smiling and celebrating together outdoors.

Swimmers competing in a race, seen through a barrier in an outdoor swimming pool with lane markers and water splashes.

Swimmer in a pool, wearing a swim cap and goggles, sitting in the water with arms raised, celebrating after a race.

Swimmers in a crouched starting position at a swimming competition, wearing caps and goggles.

Swimmers diving into an outdoor swimming pool during a swim meet, with spectators watching from the deck.

Swimmers at an outdoor pool, with children and a woman, some wearing goggles and swimwear, standing at the pool's edge during a group activity.

Swimmer diving into a swimming pool at a swim meet with spectators watching from under a tent.

A swimmer in goggles performing a front crawl in a swimming pool, captured in black and white.

A young boy in swimming goggles and black swim trunks sitting on the edge of a swimming pool, smiling, with children in swimming caps and goggles in the background preparing to jump into the pool.

Young boy with swimming goggles holding onto a pool ladder, partially submerged in swimming pool water.

Two young swimmers competing in a swimming race in an indoor pool, one in the foreground and one in the background, both wearing swim caps and goggles.

A young swimmer in a black swimsuit and yellow swim cap helping a boy out of a swimming pool, with other children and adults in the background near a poolside area.

Children in swimsuits diving into a swimming pool from starting blocks at an outdoor pool area.

A swimmer in black goggles and a swim cap is doing a backstroke in a swimming pool, with another swimmer in the background.

Swimmer in a black swimsuit and swim cap diving into a swimming pool from a starting block during a race.

A young swimmer wearing a black swim cap and green goggles, adjusting their goggles while sitting on the edge of a swimming pool.

A swimmer dives into a pool during a race, with water splashing as they enter the pool, while several children and a woman on the pool deck watch from behind the starting blocks.

Water Otters.

Where children are encouraged to play, compete, and grow.

Welcome to the ultimate summer experience for children who are excited to make friends and learn new swimming skills! Designed for children ages 5–18, the Water Otters season runs from late May through early August in Lake Wildwood and is open to all Nevada County residents. The team offers a dynamic, high-fun environment for children and their families.

Whether your children are trying a sport for the very first time or are hoping to level-up their swimming skills, they will stay active, build confidence, and make lasting friendships—all while discovering what they love.

The team helps foster a sense of sportsmanship and encourages the development of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. It is a joy for everyone involved- parents and children alike!

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2026 SEASON WILL OPEN IN FEBRUARY !

One Team. One Community.

Unlimited Fun.

Young boy in swimming goggles climbing out of a swimming pool, viewed through a metal ladder.

Group of young girls in swimsuits celebrating and laughing together outdoors at a swim meet or pool event, some wearing swim caps.

Swimmer in a swimming pool adjusting goggles while sitting on the pool edge.

Loved by parents and swimmers alike.

The Water Otters have been an amazing place for our girls to learn how to be stronger swimmers, make friends, and build our community. We have endless praise for the program!

— Shanni W., Parent

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My daughter has learned how to be a good team member and how to do all of the strokes through the program. We are so thankful to have the opportunity to be part of this team!

— Amy B., Parent