AQUATICS
BARBARA BAUER BRIGGS FAMILY YMCA
Swimming at the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA managed city pool in Victoria 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
POOL OPEN MAY 27-SEPT 7, 2026 (TENTATIVELY)
*Pool closed May 26-28
POOL PERKS:
- Red Cross Certified Lifeguards
- Dive-In Movies (May-July)
- Covered Picnic Table Area
- Locker Rooms
- Concessions
- Splash Pad & Slide
- Water Aerobic Classes
- Lap Swim
- Sensory Swim
WATER AEROBICS
POOL OPEN MAY 27-SEPT 7, 2026 (TENTATIVELY)
Classes begin June 1, 2026
Aqua Zumba
- Monday/Wednesday at 9:30am
Joint Effort
- Tuesday/Thursday at 9:30am
Water Aerobics
- Monday/Wednesday at 5:45pm
- Saturday at 9:15am
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.
POOL OPEN MAY 27-SEPT 7, 2026 (TENTATIVELY)
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
- Y Member $180/Community $295
- Call 361-676-8563 to schedule
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
- 30 minutes each
- Y Member $65/Community $100
- Class Times/Dates
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POOL RENTAL
POOL OPEN MAY 27-SEPT 7, 2026 (TENTATIVELY)
BRIGGS POOL RENTAL
YMCA $300/Community $350
- Must be paid in full when booking event
Rental Fee Includes:
- 2 hours of pool time
- Additional hour available for $100
- Up to 50 guests (swimming or not)
- Use of Pool Locker Rooms
- Lifeguard Coverage
Click here for rules/dates/times
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LIFEGUARD CLASSES
2026 LIFEGUARD CLASSES
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 is $238 per participant
Requirements to pass:
- Must be at least 15 years old on final day of testing
- Swim 150 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, followed by additional 50 yard swim
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 the Club at Colony Creek
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TEEN AQUATIC PROGRAMS
Get on the job training. Learn water safety and the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard or swim lesson assistant.
Registration open now!
Open to ages 11-15
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
- $25 per person
- Work during swim hours
- Learn water safety and the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard.
- Participants will earn a YMCA Junior Lifeguard Certificate at the end of the program.
junior lifeguard registration
SWIM LESSON ASSISTANT PROGRAM
- $25 per person
- 1 week class June 1-5 from 10:00am-12:30pm learning the course content.
- Participants will have classroom and pool time. They will then sign up to assist with swim lessons with the public and Y camp swim lessons.
- Learn the basic skills of teaching swim lessons and work alongside a swim instructor honing skills and teaching children to swim.
- Participants will earn a YMCA Swim Lesson Assistant Certificate at the end of the program.
swim assistant registration
- Upon completion, participant will earn YMCA swag.
- Required to sign up for a minimum of 5 hours
- Program only valid at the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA
Few things are more inviting than a bright blue, sparkling pool. At the YMCA of the Golden Crescent, we have several of them 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.
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 Briggs Aquatics Program, contact Heather Webberding at 361-575-0511 or [email protected].
