AQUATICS
BARBARA BAUER BRIGGS FAMILY YMCA
Swimming at the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA managed city pools in Victoria and Edna can help people thrive—in and out of the water. Swim lessons provide the opportunity to set goals and achieve success, learn water safety and enjoy swimming as a form of exercise. Through swimming lessons, open swim, water aerobics and more, the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA provides a safe environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
BARBARA BAUER BRIGGS FAMILY POOL
OPEN NOW!
OPEN SWIM
- Members FREE/Community $5 per person
- Tuesday-Sunday
- Times vary per day
- Pool Schedule
MEMBERS ONLY
- Members only open swim available
- Review schedule for days and times
POOL PERKS:
- Red Cross Certified Lifeguards
- Dive-In Movies
- Covered Picnic Table Area
- Locker Rooms
- Concessions
- Splash Pad & Slide
- Water Aerobic Classes
- Lap Swim
- Sensory Swim
EDNA CITY POOL
OPEN NOW!
OPEN SWIM
- $5 per person
- Open Tuesday-Sunday
- 12:00m-6:00pm
Pool is open for the season until July 31st.
For more info about the Edna City Pool, contact us at 361-308-0136.
WATER AEROBICS
AQUA ZUMBA
- Members only
- Monday and Wednesday at 9:30am
- Saturday at 8:15am
JOINT EFFORT
- Members only
- Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30am
SWIM LESSONS
At the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family 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.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
- Y Member $180/Community $295
- By appointment only
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
- 30 minutes each
- Weekday: Y Member $65/Community $100 (8 sessions)
- Saturday: Y Member $35/Community $60 (4 sessions)
AVAILABLE CLASS DATES:
- Monday-Thursday:
- June 9-June 19
- June 23-July 3
- July 7-July 17
- July 21-July 31
- Saturday:
- June 7-June 28
- July 5-July 26
Register For Parent/Child
Register for Level 1/2 and Up
Looking for Summer Camp Swim Lessons? Click HERE
POOL RENTAL
POOL RENTAL AT THE BARBARA BAUER BRIGGS FAMILY YMCA
- YMCA Members $300/Community Members $350
- Must be paid in full when booking event
Available May 24-August 31
- *July 4th not available
- Friday Rentals are 6:30-8:30pm (Add hour for $100 from 8:30-9:30pm)
- Saturday Rentals are 5:00-7:00pm (Add hour for $100 from 7:00-8:00pm)
- Sunday Rentals are 10:30am-12:30pm (Add hour for $100 from 9:30-10:30am) OR 5:00-7:00pm (Add hour for $100 from 7:00-8:00pm)
Dates are first come, first serve.
Click here for full rental information/rules
Book Briggs Here
*When booking online – add extra hour to cart if wanted
POOL RENTAL AT THE EDNA CITY POOL
- Rental fee $250
- Must be paid in full when booking event
Available May 23-July 31
- *July 4th not available
- Friday Rentals are 6:30-8:30pm (Add hour for $100 from 8:30-9:30pm)
- Saturday Rentals are 9:30-11:30am (Add hour for $100 from 8:30-9:30am) OR 6:30-8:30pm (Add hour for $100 from 8:30-9:30pm)
- Sunday Rentals are 9:30-11:30am (Add hour for $100 from 8:30-9:30am) OR 6:30-8:30pm (Add hour for $100 from 8:30-9:30pm)
Dates are first come, first serve.
Click here for full rental information/rules
Book Edna Here
*When booking online – add extra hour to cart if wanted
LIFEGUARD CLASSES
CLASSES ARE COMPLETED FOR 2025
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.
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:
- Must attend all meeting times in each session to pass and receive certification.
- Class size is minimum of 5 participants and maximum of 10 per class.
- Class will be held at Barbara Bauer Briggs YMCA and pools in the area.
Few things are more inviting than a bright blue, sparkling pool. At the YMCA of the Golden Crescent, we have 5 of them ready for swim lessons, water fitness, family fun and more.
From our recently renovated, kid-friendly pool at the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA to our Y managed city pools in Port Lavaca, Edna, Point Comfort and Palacios, we have the space for you – welcoming people of all ages and abilities.
So whether you’re wanting the kids to learn about water safety or just working to stay fit and socially connected, the Y has a pool, program or lesson for you.
For more info about our Aquatics Program, contact Heather Webberding at 361-575-0511 or [email protected].
