AQUATICS
Calhoun County YMCA
Swimming at the Calhoun County YMCA managed city pools in Port Lavaca, Palacios, Point Comfort and Edna can help people thrive. Swimming lessons provide the opportunity to set goals and achieve success, learn water safety and enjoy swimming as a form of exercise. Through swim lessons, open swim and more, the Calhoun County YMCA provides a safe environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
PORT LAVACA CITY POOL
POOL OPENS SOON!
OPEN SWIM
- Members Free/Community $5 daily (per person)
- Monday–Sunday
- 11:00am – 6:00pm
FAMILY SWIM
- $3 per person
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- 7:00pm–9:30pm
WALK ACROSS TEXAS (Water Walking)
- Monday & Wednesday at 6:00pm
WATER AEROBICS
- Tuesday & Thursday
- 6:00pm
For more information on the Port Lavaca Pool, contact us at 361-551-2562.
POINT COMFORT CITY POOL
POOL OPENS SOON!
OPEN SWIM
- Members Free/Community $5 daily (per person)
- Wednesday–Sunday
- 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Located at 902 Lamar St, Point Comfort, TX 77978.
For more information on the Point Comfort Pool, contact the Y at 361-551-2562.
EDNA CITY POOL
POOL OPENS SOON!
For more info about the Edna City Pool, contact us at 361-308-0136.
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LIFEGUARD TRAINING REGISTERING NOW!
Click on Lifeguard training tab.
SWIM LESSONS
At the Calhoun County YMCA, our Red Cross certified swim lesson program teaches children, youth and adults personal safety, stroke development and rescue to develop a life-long passion for swimming and water activities.
Swim lessons are available at the Port Lavaca City Pool.Â
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
- Five (5) thirty-minute sessions
- Fee: $85
- For information and scheduling, call 361-551-2562
- Registration Form
PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS
- Y Member $55/Community $75
- One 4-week session (30 minutes long)
- June 1 – 24
- Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:15pm-6:45pm
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
- Y Member $65/Community $100
- Week long lessons: Five 50-minutes sessions (offered in May and June)
- Monday-Thursday from 6:10pm-7:00pm
- Ages:
- Tiny Tots: 3-5 years
- Polliwog: 6 and up
- Guppy/Minnow: Advanced
POOL RENTAL FOR PRIVATE PARTIES
POOLS OPEN SOON!Â
Contact the Y at 361-551-2562 for more information about pool rental.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
2026 CLASSES REGISTERING NOW!
This lifeguarding program trains lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations both in and out of the water. To successfully complete the course, participant must complete class assignments and attendance requirements, pass the written exam and a practical water skills test.
Class Specifications:
- Participant may choose location.
- Must attend all sessions and at the same location to pass and receive certification.
- Class size is minimum of 5 participants and maximum of 10 per class.
Class is $125 Per Participant
LOCATIONS & CLASS SCHEDULES
Bay City (Registration Due by April 27)
- Friday, May 1 from 4:30pm-5:30pmÂ
- Saturday, May 2 from 9:00am-4:00pmÂ
- Sunday, May 3 from 10:00am-4:00pmÂ
Port Lavaca (Registration Due by May 4)
- Friday, May 8 from 4:30pm-5:30pmÂ
- Saturday, May 9 from 9:00am-4:00pmÂ
- Sunday, May 10 from 10:00am-4:00pmÂ
Palacios (Registration Due by May 11)
- Friday, May 15 from 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Saturday, May 16 from 9:00am-4:00pm
- Sunday, May 17 from 10:00am-4:00pm
Classes also available in Edna
Edna City Pool (Registration Due by April 29)
- Monday, May 4 from 4:30pm-7:00pmÂ
- Tuesday, May 5 from 4:30pm-7:00pmÂ
- Wednesday, May 6 from 4:30pm-7:00pmÂ
- Thursday, May 7 from 4:30pm-7:00pm
- Class Details and Registration Form
For more info, contact Michele Morales at 361-551-2562 or [email protected].
Few things are more inviting than a bright blue, sparkling pool. At the YMCA of the Golden Crescent, we have several of them in Texas ready for swim lessons, water fitness, family fun and more!
From our kid-friendly pool at the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA to our Y managed city pools in Port Lavaca, Edna, Bay City, Point Comfort and Palacios, we have the space for you – welcoming people of all ages and abilities.Â
So whether you’re wanting the kids to learn about water safety or just working to stay fit and socially connected, the YMCA has a gym with pool, programs or lesson for all!
For more information about all our Calhoun County YMCA managed Aquatics Programs, contact us at 361-551-2562.
