Outdoor Year-Round Heated Pool
- Lap lanes available - At least one lane available at all times except Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm-7:00pm.
- Parents must accompany and safeguard children under age 10 in the pool area. Children under age 6 must have the parent in the pool within arm’s reach at all times.
- Pool schedule varies throughout the year and may vary depending on weather conditions.
Call the Welcome Center for a current Pool Schedule. Schedule is subject to change.
| Days | Times |
| Spring M-F | 5:00am-10:00am and 4:00pm-8:30pm |
| Spring Sat | 8:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm |
| Spring Sun | 1:00pm-5:00pm |
| Summer M-Th | 5:00am-9:00pm |
| Summer Fri | 5:00am-10:00am & 12:00pm-9:00pm |
| Summer Sat | 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Summer Sun | 1:00pm-5:00pm |
Spring Swim Lessons
Registration Begins: March 2Holiday: No class May 25 due to Memorial Day. Classes meet Tuesday-Friday this week only.
Morning Sessions: Preschool-age only on Tuesday/Thursday for 4 weeks.
Afternoon Sessions: Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks.
Preschool & Youth Int/Adv: Must be able to swim 10 yards without assistance.
Facility Member: $50
Program Member: $90
| Level | Age | Level | Dates | Days | Times | Session |
| Preschool | 3-5 | May 5-May 28 | Tu/Th | 9:10am-9:50am | Morning | |
| Preschool | 3-5 | Beg | Mar 30-Apr 9 | M-Th | 4:30pm-5:10pm | Spring I |
| Preschool | 3-5 | Int/Adv | Mar 30-Apr 9 | M-Th | 5:20pm-6:00pm | Spring I |
| Preschool | 3-5 | Beg | Apr 13-Apr 23 | M-Th | 4:30pm-5:10pm | Spring II |
| Preschool | 3-5 | Int/Adv | Apr 13-Apr 23 | M-Th | 5:20pm-6:00pm | Spring II |
| Preschool | 3-5 | Beg | Apr 27-May 7 | M-Th | 4:30pm-5:10pm | Spring III |
| Preschool | 3-5 | Int/Adv | Apr 27-May 7 | M-Th | 5:20pm-6:00pm | Spring III |
| Preschool | 3-5 | Beg | May 11-May 21 | M-Th | 4:30pm-5:10pm | Spring IV |
| Preschool | 3-5 | Int/Adv | May 11-May 21 | M-Th | 5:20pm-6:00pm | Spring IV |
| Preschool | 3-5 | Beg | May 26-Jun 4 | M-Th | 4:30pm-5:10pm | Spring V |
| Preschool | 3-5 | Int/Adv | May 26-Jun 4 | M-Th | 5:20pm-6:00pm | Spring V |
| Youth | 6-11 | Beg | Mar 30-Apr 9 | M-Th | 4:30pm-5:10pm | Spring I |
| Youth | 6-11 | Int/Adv | Mar 30-Apr 9 | M-Th | 5:20pm-6:00pm | Spring I |
| Youth | 6-11 | Beg | Apr 13-Apr 23 | M-Th | 4:30pm-5:10pm | Spring II |
| Youth | 6-11 | Int/Adv | Apr 13-Apr 23 | M-Th | 5:20pm-6:00pm | Spring II |
| Youth | 6-11 | Beg | Apr 27-May 7 | M-Th | 4:30pm-5:10pm | Spring III |
| Youth | 6-11 | Int/Adv | Apr 27-May 7 | M-Th | 5:20pm- 6:00pm | Spring III |
| Youth | 6-11 | Beg | May 11-May 21 | M-Th | 4:30pm-5:10pm | Spring IV |
| Youth | 6-11 | Int/Adv | May 11-May 21 | M-Th | 5:20pm-6:00pm | Spring IV |
| Youth | 6-11 | Beg | May 26-Jun 4 | M-Th | 4:30pm-5:10pm | Spring V |
| Youth | 6-11 | Int/Adv | May 26-Jun 4 | M-Th | 5:20pm-6:00pm | Spring V |
Spring S.N.A.P
Special Needs Aquatics Program (S.N.A.P.) is a semi-private swim lesson environment for children ages 3 and older with special needs. All swimming abilities are welcome. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Registration Begins: March 2
Facility Member: $50
Program Member: $90
| Dates | Practice Day | Times | Session |
| Apr 4-Apr 25 | Sat | 11:00am-11:45am | Session I |
| May 2-May 23 | Sat | 11:00am-11:45am | Session II |
Spring Swim Team
YMCA Swim Team is a semi-competitive environment for swimmers of all levels. Program emphasizes swimming improvement and fun while exemplifying the YMCA Core Values. Participants must attend a tryout or obtain approval from the YMCA Swim Team Coach.Participants ages 6 and under: Must demonstrate the ability to swim 1 full length of the pool (25 yards) unassisted in freestyle and backstroke.
Participants ages 7 and older: Must demonstrate the ability to swim 2 full lengths of the pool (50 yards) unassisted in freestyle and backstroke.
Required Equipment: Goggles, Flippers and Kickboards
Registration: February 16-March 12
Tryout Dates: March 10, 6:00pm-6:30pm or March 12, 6:00pm
Season: Begins March 24
Practice Days: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
Practice Times: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Facility Member: $100
Program Member: $150
Fee includes T-shirt and Trophy.
YUSA Splash Program
1-week swim session that incorporates safety, personal growth, stroke development and rescue skills. Classes are 30 minutes in length, Monday-Friday and are open for preschool and youth aged swimmers. Sessions are open to the community. Membership is not required. Space is limited.Registration: April 12-June 5
Session Dates: June 8-June 12
Class Times: 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:00pm
Fee: $25 per participant
Summer Swim Lessons
Registration Begins: March 30, Facility Members; April 18, Program MembersParent/Child: Ages 6mos-36mos. Parent participation required.
Preschool: Ages 3-5. Swim test held the first day of lessons and then the child is placed in the appropriate level.
Preschool Advanced: Ages 3-5. Class is for a swimmer who will put whole face in the water, can back and front float and can swim 15 yards alone, with or without a float belt.
Youth: Ages 6-12. Swim test held the first day of lessons and the child is placed in the appropriate level.
Adult: Ages 13 and older
S.N.A.P (Special Needs Aquatics Program): A semi-private swim lesson environment for children ages 3 and older with special needs. All swimming abilities are welcome.
Session Dates: (Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks)
- Session I-June 15-June 25
- Session II-June 29-July 9
- Session III-July 13-July 23
- Session IV-July 27-August 6
- Session V-August 10-August 20
Class Times:
- 9:00am-9:40am - Advanced Preschool,Parent/Child & Youth
- 9:45am-10:25am - Preschool, Youth
- 10:30am-11:10am - Preschool, Youth
- 11:15am-11:55am - Preschool, Youth
- 4:00pm-4:40pm - Preschool, Youth
- 4:45pm-5:25pm - Preschool, Youth
- 5:30pm-6:10pm - Preschool, Youth
- 6:15pm-6:55pm - Preschool, Youth
Facility Member: $50
Program Member: $90
Inclement weather make-up classes will be announced during a class. We only offer make-up classes for those we have to cancel.
Summer Saturday Swim Lessons
Registration Begins: March 30,Facility Members: April 18,
Program Members Contact Welcome Center for rates.
| Level | Dates | Times | Session |
| Parent/Child | Jun 6-Jun 27 | 10:15am-10:55am | I |
| Adult | Jun 6-Jun 27 | 10:15am-10:55am | I |
| SNAP | Jun 6-Jun 27 | 11:00am-11:40am | I |
| Parent/Child | Jul 11-Aug 11 | 10:15am-10:55am | II |
| Adult | Jul 11-Aug 11 | 10:15am-10:55am | II |
| SNAP | Jul 11-Aug 11 | 11:00am-11:40am | II |
Summer Swim Team
YMCA Swim Team is a noncompetitive environment for swimmers of all levels. Program emphasizes swimming improvement and fun while exemplifying the YMCA Core Values.Participants must demonstrate the ability to swim 1 full length of the pool (25 yards). During swim meets, participants ages 8 and under will swim 25 yards, while ages 9 and older will swim 50-yard events.
Required Equipment: Goggles, Flippers and Kickboards
Registration: April 12-June 5
Tryout Dates: May 26 or May 28, 6:00pm-6:30pm
Season Dates: June 8-August 8
Practice Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Practice Times: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Meet Dates: TBA
Facility Member: $100
Program Member: $150
Year-Round Private/Semi-private Lessons
Private lessons are a 20-minute, one-on-one swim lesson with an instructor. Semi-private lessons are a 30-minute lesson with an instructor for 2 people around the same age and ability.
Complete a request form for private and semi-private lessons, and an instructor will contact you for times.
Registration: Ongoing
Facility Member:
- 1 Private Lesson - $20
- 5 Private Lessons - $90
- 10 Private Lessons - $160
- 1 Semi-private Lesson - $35
- 5 Semi-private Lessons - $165
- 10 Semi-private Lessons - $310
Program Member:
- 1 Private Lesson - $30
- 5 Private Lessons - $135
- 10 Private Lessons - $250
- 1 Semi-private Lesson - $50
- 5 Semi-private Lessons - $230
- 10 Semi-private Lessons - $400
Year-Round Swim Technique
Designed for swimmers ages 6-16 who can successfully swim 1 length of each stroke (unassisted). Tech workouts are geared for participants who would like to improve technique and aerobic conditioning.
Season Dates: Ongoing (Monthly)
Required Equipment: Goggles, Flippers and Kickboard
Facility Member: $40/1 Mo; $115/3 Mos; $210/6 Mos
Program Member: $65/1 Mo; $190/3 Mos; $360/6 Mos
| Days | Times | Level |
| Spring M/W | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Beg |
| Spring Tu/Th | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Int/Adv |
| Summer M/W | 7:00pm-8:00pm | Beg |
Year-Round Masters Swim Program
Designed for swimmers 18 and older. Program emphasizes technique, enhanced fitness and triathlon training. Workouts are modified for all levels of swimmers.Participants: Must be able to successfully swim 50 yards of freestyle and 50 yards backstroke.
Required Equipment: Goggles, Flippers and Kickboard
Season Dates: Ongoing (Monthly)
Practice Days: Tuesday/Thursday
Practice Times: 5:30am-6:30am
Facility Member: $40/1 Mo; $115/3 Mos; $210/6 Mos
Program Member: $65/1 Mo; $190/3 Mos; $360/6 Mos
Boy Scout Merit Badges
In conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America, we offer swimming and lifesaving Merit Badge Certifications to the Boy Scouts. Participants must demonstrate the ability to swim 50 yards of freestyle and backstroke unassisted.Participants must bring a pair of shoes, jeans and long sleeve shirt that they can wear while in the water.
Facility Member: $15
Program Member: $25
Please contact the Fort Bend Family YMCA Welcome Center for more information.
| Certification Test | Date | Day | Time |
| Swimming Merit Badge | Mar 28 | Sat | 9:00am-12:00pm |
| Lifesaving Merit Badge | Mar 28 | Sat | 2:00pm-5:00pm |
| Swimming Merit Badge | Apr 25 | Sat | 9:00am-12:00pm |
| Lifesaving Merit Badge | Apr 25 | Sat | 2:00pm-5:00pm |
| Swimming Merit Badge | May 30 | Sat | 9:00am-12:00pm |
| Lifesaving Merit Badge | May 30 | Sat | 2:00pm-5:00pm |
| Swimming Merit Badge | Jun 13 | Sat | 9:00am-12:00pm |
| Lifesaving Merit Badge | Jun 13 | Sat | 2:00pm-5:00pm |
| Swimming Merit Badge | Jul 11 | Sat | 9:00am-12:00pm |
| Lifesaving Merit Badge | Jul 11 | Sat | 2:00pm-5:00pm |
| Swimming Merit Badge | Aug 8 | Sat | 9:00am-12:00pm |
| Lifesaving Merit Badge | Aug 8 | Sat | 2:00pm-5:00pm |
CPR Classes
We offer Community CPR and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid Training. Ask at the Welcome Center for the next available class and pricing.Lifeguard Training Classes
The Fort Bend Family YMCA offers YMCA of the USA Lifeguard Certification classes. Participants must be able to swim 500 yards unassisted and demonstrate freestyle, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke. They must also tread water for 2 minutes without using their hands.Age: 16 and older
Fee: $150
Employment opportunities available upon completion of the Lifeguard Certification.
Dates: TBA
