Rippers
Rippers is our junior activities program based on the river. The program is specially designed for children aged five to twelve. The program is a great way to help kids learn essential water safety skills, grow their confidence, and make lifelong friendships.
Not only is Rippers a fun way for children to enjoy the river in a safe environment, but it also offers children an educational pathway through the Junior Development Program. This program sets them on the path to becoming a fully rounded participant in both lifesaving and sport - we like to call it 'Serious Fun'.
Contact us on (08) 8354 6900 or nippers@surflifesavingsa.com.au for more information.
River Awareness
Knowledge of dangers and how to read the river are essential to keeping you and your mate safe at the river.
Lifesaving Skills
Rippers are introduced to the skills they will need to become a lifesaver in the future.
Water Sport Skills
We help our Rippers to develop confidence through participation in a variety of sports.
Rippers – Lake Bonney Community Program (March 2026)
About the program
There has been strong community interest in continuing the Rippers program at Lake Bonney beyond the original project timeframe. In response to this enthusiasm, a dedicated group of local volunteers has come together to deliver a short Rippers program for children and families in the Lake Bonney and surrounding communities.
This community-led program aims to continue building children’s water safety skills, confidence in aquatic environments, and connection to lifesaving, while supporting the longer-term aspiration of returning Rippers to a sustainable, locally led club-based model in the future.
Location
Lake Bonney foreshore, adjacent to the Lake Bonney Yacht Club.
Program dates and times
Sessions will run on:
Saturday 14 March 2026
Saturday 21 March 2026
Saturday 28 March 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sessions are scheduled to align with Lake Bonney Yacht Club sailing activities.
Session allocation
Please note that while sessions are advertised as running from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, registrations may be allocated a specific time slot within this two-hour window. Each participant will receive a minimum of one hour of activity time. Final session times will be confirmed once enrolments are received and groups are allocated.
Who can participate
This program is open to children aged 5 to 13 years from Barmera and surrounding communities.
Cost
$30 per participant for the three-week program.
Please note that there will be no participant pack provided as part of this program.
Safety and delivery
All sessions will be delivered by volunteer, qualified instructors.
Life jackets will be used to support participant safety in the water at all times.
The program will operate under appropriate event safety and risk management processes.
Registrations
Registrations are essential. Please register via the link HERE
Contact us on (08) 8354 6900 or nippers@surflifesavingsa.com.au for more information.
