Agents of Discovery
Agents of Discovery is an augmented reality, geo-triggered app that gets you outside, active, and engaged in the world around you. With Agents of Discovery, you become a top-secret Agent, dedicated to solving the mysteries of science, culture, technology, and nature. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
Agents of Discovery is a group of “Missions” and are made up of Challenges. Each Mission also has a map of the location and a Field Agent to guide you. Once you complete all the Challenges in your Mission, you’ll unlock a reward! The App gives all the details!
There are 3 Missions in Castle Rock. Festival Park has an urban-park style Mission, perfect when taking an outing in Downtown Castle Rock. Philip S. Miller Park and Metzler Family Open Space both have missions on our trails.
The Agents of Discovery platform is based on the idea that “screen-time can be green time,” and outdoor learning can vastly improve learners’ ability to absorb information.
Outdoor education has always been a main focus of the platform because of the many benefits for learners of all ages. Research has consistently shown that hands-on learning in natural environments can have a profound impact on individuals. The key benefits of outdoor learning can be organized into three categories: cognitive, physical, and emotional benefits.