The Competitive Swimmers Academy
The Competitive Swimmers Academy has teamed up with Pegasus to offer the finest
swim school on campus held this summer at The German International School D.C.
We are pleased to welcome CSA-Competitive Swimmers Academy to our summer
camp lineup 2026 offering classes for all ages and abilities!
CSA Swim School will be offering daily programs for your child teaching basic swim
classes, water safety, floating, treading water, the big four-breast, butterfly, backstroke,
freestyle and of course-Water Polo!
There will be competitive classes and group classes offered based on age and ability to
further hone your child’s swim skills and competitive goals.
Why should you enroll in our Swim School?
Swimming offers extensive full-body physical and mental health benefits, including
superior cardiovascular fitness, muscle strengthening, and high-calorie burning (up to
715 calories per hour), all while being low-impact on joints. Competitive swimming
enhances these benefits by improving endurance, lung capacity, and fostering
discipline, teamwork, and goal-setting skills.
Key Benefits of General Swimming
Physical Fitness & Health: Provides a full-body workout that increases heart rate, builds
muscle strength, and tones the body. It is excellent for, and gentle on, joints.
Cardiovascular & Respiratory: Improves heart health, increases lung capacity, and
enhances oxygen utilization.
Weight Management: Burns more calories than many other sports, with intense,
one-hour, sessions burning over 700 calories.
Mental Well-being: Reduces stress, boosts mood, and provides a relaxing, meditative,
environment.
Accessibility: Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, and is a year-round, accessible,
activity.
Additional Benefits of Competitive Swimming
Goal Setting & Discipline: Trains individuals to set personal, time-based, goals and work
systematically toward them.
Teamwork & Social Skills: Fosters, collaboration, communication, and social connection,
through team practice and competition.
Increased Intensity: Promotes higher levels of cardiovascular, endurance and strength
compared to recreational swimming.
Character Building: Teaches, sportsmanship, handling, success and failure with grace,
and self-reliance.
Both forms of swimming are effective, for long-term health, with competitive training
adding deeper, psychological, and, socialbenefits.
Additional Benefits of Competitive Swimming
Simple. Learning how to swim will save your life or someone elses. Working on your
craft will make you better.
Our swim school will prepare your child for competitive swimming, lifeguarding, water
polo, and all aquatic activities.
