AQUATICS
Calhoun County YMCA
Swimming at the Calhoun County YMCA managed city pools in Port Lavaca and Palacios 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 OPENING SOON
OPEN SWIM
- Y Members free/Community $5 daily (*Y Members free access only applies to open swim)
- Monday-Sunday
- 11:00am-6:00pm
FAMILY SWIM
- $3 per person
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- 7:00pm-9:30pm
WALK ACROSS TEXAS (Water Walking)
- FREE
- Monday and Wednesday
- 6:00pm
For more information on the Port Lavaca Pool, contact us at 361-551-2562.
PALACIOS CITY POOL
POOL OPENING SOON
Located at 901 2nd St. Palacios, TX 77465. Drive to the back of the school.
For more information on Palacios Programs, come by the Sanford Center on Wednesdays from 10:00am-2:00pm or contact us at 361-575-9004.
POINT COMFORT CITY POOL
POOL OPENING SOON
For more information contact the Y at 361-551-2562.
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.
PORT LAVACA CITY POOL
PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS
- Y Member $55/Community $75
- One 4-week session (Monday & Wednesday)
- 6:15pm-6:45pm (30 minute sessions)
- June 3-26
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
- Y Member $55/Community $75
- Week long sessions (Monday-Thursday)
- 6:10pm-7:00pm (50 minute sessions)
- Tiny Tots (3-5
- Polliwog (6 and up)
- Guppy/Minnow (advanced)
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
- Contact the Y at 361-551-2562 for more information
PALACIOS CITY POOL
Info coming soon
POINT COMFORT CITY POOL
Info coming soon
POOL RENTAL FOR PRIVATE PARTIES
PORT LAVACA CITY POOL
Contact the Y at 361-551-2562 for more information
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
NEW LOWER PRICE – $100 per participant
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.
Classes available in Port Lavaca, Bay City and Palacios!
Requirements to pass:
- Must be at least 15 years old on final day of testing
- Swim 200 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds
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.
Click here for 2025 CLASS DATES and LOCATIONS
For more info, contact the front desk at 361-551-2562.
Few things are more inviting than a bright blue, sparkling pool. At the YMCA of the Golden Crescent, we have 4 of them in Texas ready for swim lessons, water fitness, family fun and more!
We have the space for you – welcoming people of all ages and abilities at our pools around the Crossroads. From the Port Lavaca and Palacios city pools managed by the Calhoun County YMCA to the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA pools in Victoria and Edna.
