Barmera Aquatics Centre

Where

Located in the Riverland on the banks of Lake Bonney in Barmera, just 2 hours from Adelaide. Operated by qualified and experienced instructors from the Department of Education Water Safety Team. 

When

The Barmera Aquatic Centre operates from the Lake Bonney Yacht Club during term time of the school year.

What

A range of activities are available to students:

Reception-year 5:
Surf Education Program (2 hours)

years 6-12:
Small boat handling, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing, knee boarding and water skiing (years 8+).

SACE (Years 10-12):
12 or 18 hour sessions – windsurfing and sailing. 2-3 day creek camping trips – kayaking and canoeing.

Cost

Government Schools:

Reception-Year 5:
Equipment Levy $4 per student, per session.
Instructor Cost: Government Aquatic Allocation can be used to fund the cost of instructor. If allocation has already been used, fee for service is available at $65 per hour, per instructor.

Years 6-12:
Equipment Levy – $21 per student per day. Instructor Cost – Government Aquatic Allocation can be used to fund the cost of instructor. If allocation has already been used, fee for service is available at $65 per hour, per instructor.

SACE (Years 10-12):
Equipment Levy $3.50 per student per hour. Instructor Cost – Government Aquatic Allocation can be used to fund the cost of instructor. If allocation has already been used, fee for service is available at $65 per hour, per instructor.

Non Government Schools:

Reception-Year 5
Equipment Levy: $4 per student per hour
Instructor Cost: $73 per hour per instructor.

Years 6-12:
Equipment Levy: $21 per student per day.
Instructor Cost: $73 per hour per instructor.

SACE (Years 10-12)
Equipment Levy: $3.50 per student per hour.
Instructor Cost: $73 per hour per instructor.

When calculating costs, please speak to Instructor in Charge (details below) for assistance with instructor ratios. For rough calculations please work on 6-8 students per instructor however conditions apply.

Accomodation

There are multiple options for large or small groups of students to stay over night in the Riverland. The closest options are:

The Barmera Yacht Club 0409 588 005. Indoor Camping.

Camp Kedron 8588 7059. Dormitories. 

Lake Bonney Discovery Park 8588 2234. Cabins/camping.

The Barmera Lake Resort Motel 8588 2111. Motel Rooms.

Enquiries

Instructor in Charge: Joe Hermanson 0428 335 771

Bring

Bathers/shorts, tshirt or rash top, hat, sunscreen, towel, appropriate footwear, relevant medication and a ‘Water Safety Form’ for each student. (Link Below). 

Bookings

Bookings are made through the Barmera Primary School on 8588 2198 or dl.0506.info@schools.sa.edu.au

Once a verbal booking has been made, a Confirmation of Booking will be emailed to the school which will need to be completed and returned prior to arrival.

Water Consent Form

Water Consent Form