Learn-To-Swim School


Marymount University

2807 North Glebe Rd. Arlington, Virginia, 2207

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

Classes meet once a week | 30-minute lessons
For children 3-8 years of age
Saturday | 11am, 11:35am

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Please join the mailing list to receive information about enrollment deadlines, class offerings, and updated availability. We expect information to go out in late June and enrollment to open in late July.

Summer 2026 Session

Summer Classes are only available at our American University location. Please visit their webpage for registration details.

Winter 2026 Session

The Winter 2026 Session is FULL and is not accepting new swimmers. This program runs through the first week of May.

Program Details

Marymount Swim School Director

Calen Janesky

Contact: cjanesky@nationscapitalswimming.com

Calen started with NCAP in 2020 and has worked for the swim school, developmental, and competitive team. Previously, she worked as an instructor for the AU Swim School program; she ran the AU Developmental program for the 2022-2023 season; she worked at NCAP Holton's location as the Bronze 1 Assistant Coach and Gold 3 Coach. 

Calen swam competitively throughout high school, which inspired her to coach for her hometown summer swim team in Mesa, Arizona. She attended American University, where she started working for NCAP as a swim instructor and was promoted to a full time coach in 2023. She is passionate about making swimming fun and safe for kids, so that they can enjoy the sport while still growing and improving. In her free time, Calen likes to rock climb, read, and go hiking!