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.

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.
Semi-private lessons are not offered.

NCAP Swim School is primarily a group-lesson-based program. We offer a limited selection of private lessons each session. Since our program opens enrollment early to current families, private lessons are typically booked before we open to the public. You are welcome to contact us about potential private lesson openings, but please know we encourage new families to consider our group lesson program first for a better chance of joining our program.

Fall 2025 Session

We are currently FULL for the Fall session. You can waitlist using the buttons below.

Program Details

The Fall program runs from early September through early December.

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 waitlists’. Adjust the filters as needed.

New Families

Families interested in joining us this Fall 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 waitlist’.

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 swimming 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. Taylor has completed the United States Swim School Association’s Special Abilities and Preschool Insturctor certifications.

Taylor graduated from American University in 2021 with degrees in Film and Gender Studies. Her favorite places to swim are Deep Creek Lake and the Delaware Shore. She enjoys crafting, rock climbing, exploring National Parks, and watching movies with her cat, Toast.