Program center
Bay City, TExas
AFTERSCHOOL CARE
As a leader in youth development, the Y Childcare Program serves local children on a daily basis providing safe, quality, affordable educational childcare. We strive to help each child reach their potential by offering and enriching environment that encourages the development of character, leadership, and cooperative spirit.
All of our sites are licensed through the Department of Family & Protective Services.
OPEN NOW – REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Financial Aid and Scholarships are available!
- Available at Cherry, Linnie Roberts and Tenie Holmes Elementary
- PreK – 5th Grade
- Dismissal to 6:00pm
- Holiday breaks include Fall break, Winter Break and Spring Break
Please contact a YMCA Representative for Program Member rates.
- Financial assistance and scholarships available
There are 2 registration options: online registration link below or print registration form and fill it out.
- Printable Registration Form
- You MUST receive confirmation of payment and enrollment prior to child’s attendance.
SUMMER CAMP
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 13, 2026
Enjoy a hands-on outdoor adventure at the Y. Continue learning all summer long.
Summer Camp includes the BISD breakfast and lunch program. As an added PLUS, there will be additional weekly environmental field trip outings!
Located at Tenie Holmes Elementary School at 3200 5th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
- Ages 4 years – 5th Grade
- Registration Fee: $60
- Weekly Fee: $115
- Monday – Friday
- 7:00am – 6:00pm
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
- Week 1: May 26-29
- Eco-Warriors: Assemble
- Week 2: June 1-5
- Olympic Earth Games
- Week 3: June 8-12
- The Great Nature Escape
- Week 4: June 15-19
- Castaways & Raft Builders
- Week 5: June 22-26
- Jurassic Jungle
- Week 6: June 29-Jul 2
- Under the Big Top
- Week 7: July 6-10
- Bio-Art Blast
- Week 8: July 13-17
- Galacticv Explorers
- Week 9: July 20-24
- Wild Water Week
- Week 10: July 27-31
- Backyard Beasts & Buggin’Out
- Week 11: August 3-7
- The Time Travelers
Please contact Shauna Broz with questions at 361-261-5354 or [email protected].
AQUATICS
POOLS OPEN SOON!
HILLIARD POOL
- OPEN SWIM
- $4 per person
- Tuesday – Sunday
- 12:00-6:00pm
- FAMILY SWIM NIGHTS
- $2 per person
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 7:00pm-9:00pm
16TH STREET POOL
- OPEN SWIM
- $4 per person
- Thursday – Sunday
- 12:00 – 6:00pm
- ADULT WATER AEROBICS (Starts June 1st)
- $2 per class / $30 per month
- Monday – Friday
- 6:00 – 7:00pm
Both pools are available for rentals!
Ask if your family qualifies for a free or reduced pool pass.
SWIM LESSONS AT 16TH STREET POOL
$75 per person
- POLLIWOG (6 & up) & GUPPY/MINNOW (advanced)
- Monday – Friday, 5 day sessions
- Session One: June 8-12
- Session Two: June 15-19
- Mornings: 8:00-8:45am or 9:00-9:45am
- Evenings: 5:15-6:00pm or 6:00-6:45pm
- TINY TOTS (3-5 years)
- 9:30-10:15am
- One Session: May 11-15 (3 spots available)
- Registration Form
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
CLASS SCHEDULE
Bay City (Registration Due by April 27)
- Friday, May 1 from 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Saturday, May 2 from 9:00am-4:00pm
- Sunday, May 3 from 10:00am-4:00pm
- Class Details and Registration Form
For more info on Bay City pools, contact Shauna Broz at 361-261-5354 or [email protected].
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Y is committed to providing financial assistance to those who cannot afford the full price of Y programs. That’s the purpose of the Friend of Youth Annual Campaign. All Annual Campaign funds remain in our local community, giving children and families an opportunity to get involved in Y programs.
Applicants must complete our Financial Assistance application and provide financial documentation for consideration.
Contact Shauna Broz with questions at 361-261-5354 or [email protected] for more information.
