AQUATICS
Palacios program center
Swimming at the Palacios YMCA Program Center managed city pool in 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 YMCA provides a safe environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
PALACIOS CITY POOL
POOL OPENS SOON!
OPEN SWIM
- $5 daily (per person)
- Wednesday–Sunday
- 2:00pm – 7:00pm
FAMILY SWIM NIGHTS
- $3 per person
- Tuesday & Thursday
- 7:00pm–9:30pm
WATER AEROBICS
- Monday-Friday
- 8:00am-9:00am
Located at 901 2nd St. Palacios, TX 77465. Drive to the back of the school.
SWIM LESSONS
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 OPENS SOON!
SWIM LESSONS
- $75 per person
- Monday through Friday
- 9:00-9:45am or 10:00-10:45am
- Registration Form
Dates:
- Session One: June 1-5
- Session Two: June 8-12
- Session Three: July 15-19
Ages:
- Tiny Tots (3-5 years)
- Polliwog (6 & up)
- Guppy/Minnow (Advanced)
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
- Five (5) thirty-minute sessions
- Fee: $85
- For information and scheduling, call 361-551-2562
- Registration Form
POOL RENTAL FOR PRIVATE PARTIES
POOL OPENS SOON!
POOL PARTY RENTAL
- 2 Hours
- $155 – 24 or Less Swimmers
- $245 – 25-50 Swimmers
- 3 Hours
- $200 – 24 or Less Swimmers
- $335 -25-50 Swimmers
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
LOCATIONS & CLASS SCHEDULES
Bay City (Registration Due by April 27)
- Friday, May 1 from 4:30pm-5:30pmÂ
- Saturday, May 2 from 9:00am-4:00pmÂ
- Sunday, May 3 from 10:00am-4:00pmÂ
Port Lavaca (Registration Due by May 4)
- Friday, May 8 from 4:30pm-5:30pmÂ
- Saturday, May 9 from 9:00am-4:00pmÂ
- Sunday, May 10 from 10:00am-4:00pmÂ
Palacios (Registration Due by May 11)
- Friday, May 15 from 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Saturday, May 16 from 9:00am-4:00pm
- Sunday, May 17 from 10:00am-4:00pm
Class Details and Registration Form
For more info, contact Michele Morales at 361-551-2562 or [email protected].
Few things are more inviting than a bright blue, sparkling pool. At the YMCA of the Golden Crescent, we have several 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, Bay City, Point Comfort and Palacios city pools managed by the Calhoun County YMCA to the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA pools in Victoria and Edna.
So whether you’re wanting the kids to learn about water safety or just working to stay fit and socially connected, the YMCA has a gym with pool, programs or lesson for all!
