Learn-To-Swim School

American University

4400 Massachusettes Ave. Washington DC, 20016

The NCAP Swim School has been serving the DC community for over 35 years. Offering a variety of classes and levels, we introduce children to the water while teaching the fundamentals of freestyle and backstroke.

Winter / Spring 2025

The Winter / Spring session will run from January to May of 2025.

This program is currently FULL.

Both group lessons and private lessons are completely sold out. You can join the waitlist using the buttons below.

Program Details

How to Enroll

All enrollment is processed via our Jackrabbit Enrollment Portal.
You must login / create an account to view and enroll in classes.

Current Families

Families who already have an account with NCAP Swim School can log into their Parent Portal with this button. Select ‘ find classes’ and ‘show me full classes with waitlisted’. Adjust the filters as needed.

New Families

Families interested in joining us this Winter can create an account using this button. Skip the ‘Select Classes’ option to create your account. You must exit and log in using the ‘Parent Portal’ button above to view classes. Once in your portal, select ‘ find classes’ and ‘show me full classes with waitlisted’.

2025 Mailing Lists

Families interested in joining an upcoming 2025 session can use the buttons below to join the mailing list. Information on class offerings, pricing, and enrollment details will go out a few weeks before registration opens.

The Summer 2025 Session will run in June and July of 2025. Registration information is estimated to go out in late March of 2025.

The Fall 2025 Session will run from September to December of 2025. Registration information is estimated to go out in June of 2025.

Program Overview

Group Lessons

30-minute lessons
For children 3-8 years of age.

Private Lessons

30-minute lessons | No hour-long options
For children 3-13 years of age.
Each date booked individually.
Semi-private lessons are not offered.

AU Swim School Director

Taylor Whittington

Taylor has been with NCAP’s Swim School since 2018. She started as a swim instructor while studying at American University and was promoted to Deck Manager and Private Lessons Coordinator before taking over as the Director in May of 2021. Taylor also serves as NCAP’s Digital Content Manager. 

Taylor grew up swimming on school, club and summer league teams and playing waterpolo in her hometown of Princeton, New Jersey. She was inspired by her mom’s passion for water safety and competitive swim at a young age. Taylor enjoys providing her swimmers a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment in which to grow their skills. She loves to create personal connections with our Swim School families and make each child feel valued when they come to the pool. She is proud that several of the swimmers she taught in Minnows classes in her early years at NCAP are now competing with NCAP’s swim team. 

Taylor graduated from American University in 2021 with degrees in Film and Gender Studies. Her favorite places to swim are the Chesapeake Bay and the Jersey Shore. She enjoys volunteering at her local animal shelter, visiting National Parks, rock climbing with friends, and watching movies with her cat, Toast.