Hello Lab Parent!

A few things to note:

1. Laundry: The program is three weeks long and we don’t do laundry until the Saturday of the 2nd week because we are on a canoe trip for 4 days during the 2nd week, so bring enough clothes, but also remember that there is limited room in the cabins. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding and pillow.
2. Money: How much money to bring? There may be a few places to spend money while at Lab. We may stop at the Canteen or Campgrounds at Main Camp. We won’t hold on to your money unless you ask us to, I will remind you of that during the first day. The only other time you would have to spend money is for washing and drying clothes, so a roll of quarters would be a good idea.
3. Clothing: We do some service projects for camp a few afternoons, so old clothes and work gloves would be handy. We have a special banquet meal the final night, so nicer clothes are encouraged, but you don’t need to go all out. Usually, Labbers and staff dress up a bit for dinner and pictures. You can find pictures on our website from past Labs to get an idea of what most people wear for banquet.
4. Instruments: If you play guitar or any other musical instrument, feel free to bring it. There is a safe place to keep them since the cabins are quite full. Even if you are just learning don’t be afraid to bring them.
5. Letters: Bring a Bible, notebook, pen/pencil, stamps, and envelopes if you are planning on writing any letters while at camp. You can certainly send to and receive mail from your student while they’re at Lab. Use Fort’s main address, listed above.

We are looking forward to the summer and have a great team lined up. I know this will be an awesome opportunity to have fun while growing together in our Christian walk. Thank you for entrusting us with your teen. We are grateful for the opportunity to love them, care for them, and point them to Jesus.

Blessings and see you soon!

Gunnar Koehn

Gunnar Koehn
LAB Director
Cell: 262-337-3567
Fort Office: 715-277-2587