Swimming is the only sport that can save a life.

And yet, 79 percent of children in families with a household income of less than $50,000 have no or low swimming ability (USA Swimming Foundation).

In partnership with the Washington Jesuit Academy in D.C., which serves boys from low-income and underserved communities, the WJA Swim Club equips 4th-8th graders with the life-long, life-saving, life-enriching skill of swimming. Our mission is to spread a knowledge and love of the water. 

Each year we take a cohort of twelve students who attend a free, five-week training program throughout the summer. By completion, our graduates are able to tread water, float, and feel confident being alone in the water without assistance.