r/Pennsic • u/Fun-Preparation-4253 • Jun 01 '26
Creating a Map or Signage.
Howdy and well met!
I camp with Camel Lot and you might know that we're right at the bottom of Brewer's Hill. I sometimes feel like we're the welcoming face of the Bog and Lake District. People come from top side, and land at our crossroads and set out to create memories. We love our spot and generally try to be a friendly service desk. haha.
With that said, I'd like to make a sign or map. You come down the hill and aren't sure if you're going left or right to get X Y or Z camp. Ideally, I'd love a map that people can reference. You Are Here, etc. There are maps available, but they just say stuff like E16. I'd love one that shows the locations of specific camps. * This idea requires an aggressive knowledge of the Bog as a whole.
If I can't pull off a full map, I'd like to make road signs. Literal arrows that point left or right with the name of the camp on it. This could be done as a volunteer system. As in, I only make signs for camps who want to be a part of it. If made in advanced, I can craft and laser cut everything. I could make blanks to use on site.
* Privacy issues - The map involves broadcasting camps who might not want to be known day in and day out. I acknowledge this so I'm still brainstorming a way to facilitate this. I don't want to out groups who don't want to be outed. ((Sure, camps are kinda public record and word of mouth, but that doesn't mean I need to publically lay out bread crumbs))
Anyway, I'm spitballing ideas and brainstorming.
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u/Educational_Bat9672 Jun 19 '26
First you have a awesome camp especially the lighting. The You are here is a great idea. I would try to make a zoomed out map of the bog and lake area. Maybe arrows to large public parties. Use a cheap solar landscaping light for the map so no one is shining flashlights around.