Strawberry School Swim Program

Tailored Swim Instruction with Certified Professional Coaches.

 

Summer 2026 (June 1, 2026 - october 31, 2026)

Our swimming lessons are held in a heated outdoor pool, with water temperatures kept between 87°F and 92°F to help swimmers stay warm, comfortable, and focused throughout the lesson.

COACHES

We believe every swimmer is unique, so is their training plan. 

Coach Tom

Tom was born in a family with a strong competitive swimming background.

In 2008 and 2009, Tom attended Guangdong Provincial College Students Swimming Championships and finaled in Men's 200 Meters Butterfly. He is the consummate professional who approaches his duties in a very serious and organized fashion. He maximizes each swimmer's skill level in a fun, challenging and exciting program.

Coaching Experiences

• Head Coach, Sailfish Swim Club, Mountain House, CA

• Age Group Coach, Santa Clara Swim Club, Santa Clara, CA

• Founder Head Coach, Urban High School of San Francisco Swim Team, San Francisco, CA

• Head Coach, Oshman Family Jewish Community Center Youth Swim Team, Palo Alto, CA

Tom is currently an American Swimming Coach Association (ASCA) certified Level II coach.

Coach Kaja

Kaja was born in a family with strong competitive tennis background.

Kaja developed swimming foundation during high school, where she had access to a swimming pool and completed training in all major swimming styles, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Although she did not participate in competitive events, she consistently focused on skill development and technique. Since graduating in 2007, she has continued to practice and refine her swimming abilities, maintaining strong proficiency and a commitment to lifelong improvement in the sport.

Kaja is the principal teacher of the Strawberry Pre-K program. With over a decade of experience in early childhood education, Kaja comprehends physical development principles for children, particularly the younger group.

She excels in helping her students reach their maximum potential both in and out of the water.

Teaching & Coaching Experience:

• Afterschool & Enhancement Program, Catholic Charities, San Francisco, CA

• Head Teacher, Montessori School of Tracy, CA

• Lead Teacher, Swimming Coach & Director, Strawberry School, Tracy, CA

Consulting Coach - Coach Darcy

Coach Darcy serves as a Consulting Coach for our program, providing technical guidance, curriculum development, and coach education support.

As Coach Tom’s father and primary trainer, Coach Darcy is a former national-level backstroke swimmer and the former head coach of a university swim team in China, with over 20 years of experience coaching national-level competitive swimmers.

During his competitive career, Coach Darcy trained alongside the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Gold Medalist in the Women’s 100m Butterfly, bringing firsthand exposure to elite international training environments.

LESSONS

The lessons are designed for children 3 years old or above and adults of all ages. For new swimmers, we highly encourage booking a tryout lesson so the coach can evaluate the skill level.

Strawberry 1
Prerequisite: none.
Goal: 1. Comfortable underwater; 2. Float a short distance, face down; 3. Float on back

Strawberry 2
Prerequisite: Strawberry 1
Goal: 1. Streamline with correct form; 2. Swim freestyle with correct form (no breathing); 3. Streamline backstroke kick

Strawberry 3
Prerequisite: Strawberry 2
Goal: 1. Freestyle with side breathing; 2. Learn backstroke; 3. Learn kicking for breaststroke & butterfly

Strawberry 4
Prerequisite: Strawberry 3
Goal: 1. Learn the correct butterfly progression 2. Learn the correct breaststroke progression 3. Learn a beginning somersault

Strawberry 5
Prerequisite: Strawberry 4
Goal: 1. Master breaststroke and butterfly progression; 2. Correct flip turn technique; 3. Correct open turn technique

After successfully completing Strawberry 5, swimmers will be ready for swim team practice.

PRICING

Current Strawberry School full-time Pre-K students will receive a 10% discount on all lessons.

Private Lessons (1 on 1) - 30 minutes 
Single Lesson: $93 per swimmer
5-pack: $450 per swimmer
10-pack: $881 per swimmer                       

Semi-Private Lessons (2 students) - 30 minutes
Single Lesson: $53 per swimmer
5-pack: $255 per swimmer
10-pack: $499 per swimmer

Group Lessons (3-4 students) - 30 minutes
Single Lesson: $38 per swimmer
5-pack: $185 per swimmer
10-pack: $362 per swimmer

  • Semi-private and group lesson swimmers, please come with your own group upon enrolling. Strawberry School reserves the right to cancel the lesson if the minimum student requirement is not met.

  • The maximum capacity for group lessons is 4 students per class. If a group lesson is not at full capacity, Strawberry School reserves the right to add students to the class up to the maximum capacity.

SCHEDULE

June 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Monday - Friday: 3pm-8pm PT
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-6pm PT

Please contact us for scheduling details.

Policies

Photography Permission

Occasionally, Strawberry School may take photos and videos during lessons for progress reports and yearbook projects.

Instructor Assignment

  1. Instructors are assigned based on the student’s age, skill level, and class needs.

  2. While we strive for consistency, we cannot guarantee the same instructor for all lessons.

  3. Strawberry School reserves the right to reassign instructors at any time to best support student learning and safety.

Reschedule & Cancellation Policy

  1. A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required for any reschedule or cancellation request.

  2. Requests made less than 48 hours prior to the lesson time are not eligible for rescheduling or refunds, including due to illness, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances. Strawberry School strictly enforces the 48-hour policy without exception.

  3. Late arrivals or no-shows are not eligible for rescheduling or refunds.

  4. For eligible refunds, a 3% processing fee will be retained to cover payment vendor charges.

  5. Strawberry School reserves the right to cancel a lesson without refund if a student exhibits aggressive, unsafe, or highly disruptive behavior that interferes with instruction or safety.

Semi-Private & Group Lesson Enrollment

  1. Students enrolling in semi-private or group lessons must register with their own group at the time of enrollment. Strawberry School reserves the right to cancel a lesson if the minimum student requirement is not met.

  2. The maximum capacity for group lessons is 4 students per class. If a group lesson is not at full capacity, Strawberry School reserves the right to add students to the class up to the maximum capacity.

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