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
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
For more information on the Port Lavaca Pool, contact us at 361-551-2562.
PALACIOS CITY POOL
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
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.
Located at 901 2nd St. Palacios, TX 77465. Drive to the back of the school.
SWIM LESSONS
PORT LAVACA CITY POOL
Registration is closed
PALACIOS CITY POOL
Registration is closed
POOL RENTAL FOR PRIVATE PARTIES
NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
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.
