Welcome to Long Island Centre

Your perfect retreat awaits by the Rideau River!​

Looking to escape the hustle of everyday life or simply find a place to relax for the day?

We have exactly what you need! Enjoy our 53 seasonal campsites, a children’s playground, beach volleyball court, tennis/pickleball court, basketball court, two horseshoe pits, BBQ and picnic area, and plenty of open space for the kids to run around.

For longer stays, we offer 14 cozy cabins and 1 charming cottage available for weekly rentals.

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Seasonal campsites​
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Cabins​
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Cottage​
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Conference centre / Hall​
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Folic Executive

President

  • 3 year term;

  • Must be a full member;

  • Shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation;

  • Preside as chairperson at all meetings of the boards, AGM’s and special meetings; and

  • Perform all duties incidental to this office and without limiting the generality;

  • Be a ex-officio member of any and all standing committees;

  • Represent the Corporation at all meetings and other functions requiring such representation; and

  • Have the power to delegate to another Officer any of these powers or duties.

  • It is expected that all board members provide assistance during camp activities during camping season and assist the camp manager whenever necessary.

  • May receive honorariums or compensation as recommended by the board and with the concurrence of the membership by a majority vote at an AGM or other meeting called for that purpose.

Vice president

  • 3 year term;
  • The vice president, in the absence of the president, may exercise all the powers and discharge all the duties of the president.
  • The Vice-President / Director of Aquatics position is officer level, and eligible to be filled by a “Full FOLIC Member” (current or retired employee of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police).
  • Under the direction of the Camp Manager the Vice President/Director of Aquatics is also responsible for:
    • Hiring guidelines, including qualification criteria as set out in the annual program guide, updated annually on-line
    • Recruiting prospective candidates
    • Obtaining, reviewing and evaluating CVs and qualifications of candidates 
    • Coordinate interviews of the candidates
      • Setting interview dates
      • Notifying candidates
      • Conducting interviews with the camp Manager or Head Guard
  • Review, amend and prepare contracts for the Life Guards
    • Answer questions by the Guards regarding the contracts
    • Secures Guards signature on contracts and related forms
    • Copy of contract to Guards, complete file to Camp Manager
  • Manage, with the Head Life Guard, the Volunteer Life Guard Program
    • Volunteer interviews with the Head Life Guard
    • Agreements for Volunteers, updated and signed
    • Purchasing of the shirts for the program
  • Prior to season starting
    • Arrange meeting with all lifeguards
    • Information session for all employees
    • Identify and arrange any necessary training for the Guards
    • Meeting with head lifeguard to review schedules
    • Purchase any new equipment required for the season
    • Print all necessary paperwork for swimming lessons
  • Weekly meeting with Head Lifeguard
    • Review swimming lesson schedule
    • Review the extra activities/games planned for the upcoming week
    • Other issues that arise
  • Hold a monthly meeting (July/August) with lifeguard team to discuss any issues/problems/concerns, etc.
  • Is responsible for fielding questions from Members/public in relation to the pool activities including lessons and events.
  • Attend and participate in FOLIC Executive Meetings – prepare a year-end report to include, but no limited to, stats, lessons and evaluation      of the current program being offered for lessons.
  • Act as the Reconciliation Champion on behalf of FOLIC which involves but is not limited to;
    • Working with the NHQ Reconciliation Champion on indigenous events at FOLIC.
    • Working with C&IP to ensure that the appropriate Elders are consulted when activities are planned for FOLIC.
    • Ensuring a presence of Elders/Knowledge Keepers at large events and presenting them with the appropriate gifts.
    • Working with the RCMP and C&IP to ensure that the land usage is keeping in line with the larger reconciliation efforts of the RCMP.

Secretary

  • 3 year term;

  • Must be a full member;

  • Maintain minutes of all meetings concerning the Corporation;

  • Ensure all notices are given in accordance with the FOLIC bylaws;

  • Ensure all books, reports, correspondence and other records, other than financial records maintained by the Treasuser, are properly kept and files;

  • Maintain a list of names and addresses of all members of the Corporation;

  • Perform all duties incidental to the office of secretary and such other duties as may be assigned by the board; and

  • Maintain the FOLIC website.

  • It is expected that all board members provide assistance during camp activities during camping season and assist the camp manager whenever necessary.

  • May receive honorariums or compensation as recommended by the board and with the concurrence of the membership by a majority vote at an AGM or other meeting called for that purpose.