From Tourism to Education: How the TurfHunt App Expands Creative Possibilities
At Locatify, we’ve always believed that location-based technology should make learning and exploration fun, interactive, and meaningful.
While our apps are widely used in tourism, museums, education, municipalities, and geoparks, our clients continue to surprise us with new and creative uses for the TurfHunt app, from student orientation games and charity bike rides to Easter hunts and even television productions.
Below are some inspiring real-world examples of how TurfHunt is being used across education, events, and communities to connect, engage, and inspire.
Universities: Turning Orientation into Adventure
Universities are transforming first-week experiences through gamification and digital scavenger hunts.
At Stavanger University (Norway) and Linnaeus University (Sweden), faculty teams designed campus scavenger hunts to help new students discover facilities and meet peers.
Wayne State College (USA) hosted a welcome adventure for 75 freshmen:
“We did our treasure hunt for 75 students and they loved it. I’m looking forward to creating more events like this!” — Angie Stenger, Organizer
By turning orientation into an interactive journey, the TurfHunt app helps students build confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging.
Schools: Outdoor Learning and Pedagogical Innovation
Across Scandinavia, teachers use the TurfHunt app to bring lessons outdoors and make learning active.
At Kunskapsgymnasiet (Sweden), teachers integrate TurfHunt into PE and outdoor education classes:
“It’s a great tool. I recommend it to all my colleagues.” – Erik Rydmark, PE Teacher
A study at Nord University (Norway) found that gamification in education using TurfHunt increased motivation, collaboration, and contextual understanding — aligning perfectly with Norway’s curriculum on active learning and public health.
Community Engagement: Building Traditions Through Play
Municipalities and local organizations are using the TurfHunt app to connect communities.
Ann McDowell of the Branson Christmas Coalition transformed her town’s Christmas Tree Trail into an interactive location-based event:
“TurfHunt allowed us to make our Tree Trail more engaging with points and challenges. Over 200 participants joined — it was a hit!”
Park districts such as Plainfield (USA) now use TurfHunt for seasonal community hunts, combining education, exploration, and festive fun.
Outdoor and Environmental Learning: Adventures with a Purpose
TurfHunt’s offline functionality makes it ideal for remote or outdoor use.
Driving Force Technologies hosted a family day deep in Alabama’s Cathedral Caverns — 3,500 feet underground — where the app worked flawlessly.
In the Netherlands, MTB Heelsum uses TurfHunt for an annual charity biking scavenger hunt.
And in Norway, Norsk Friluftsliv integrated TurfHunt into its TeachOUT outdoor education program, promoting environmental awareness and physical activity.
Corporate and Private Events: Team-Building Reinvented
Companies are discovering the power of location-based team-building games through TurfHunt.
Golley Slater ran a large-scale city treasure hunt for Coca-Cola (UK) organized a large-scale city treasure hunt in Manchester, while Akasa (USA) ran an off-site team challenge described as “a huge hit.”
Even more unique — one TurfHunt adventure ended in a marriage proposal!
Hospitality and Tourism: Enhancing Guest Experiences
Hotels, resorts, and tourism boards use the TurfHunt app to enrich visitor experiences and extend guest engagement beyond traditional tours.
Cove Pocono Resorts (USA) offers guests interactive on-site games, while LbE Hawaii integrated custom navigation for their hotel grounds.
In Dodge City (USA), the Convention & Visitors Bureau created a Museum Passport Program across 22 attractions:
“The switch to TurfHunt has been a game-changer — easy to manage, on-brand, and effective.” – Robin Bailey, Tourism Coordinator, Dodge City
Media and Culture: Where Games Meet Storytelling
In 2023, Romanian TV producer Anca Berlogea-Boariu used TurfHunt to design interactive scavenger hunts across Transylvania’s fortified churches — featured in the TV series Race Through History (TVR2).
“The possibilities offered by Locatify encouraged creativity and diversity — the result was a captivating series of games.”
Faith, Family, and Fitness: Community at Heart
For five years, Commonwealth City Church (Kentucky) has used the TurfHunt app for its annual Easter Treasure Hunt:
“It’s been a great tool for building community and getting families outdoors.” – Brian Bacelieri
Families also use TurfHunt creatively for bike-based Easter egg hunts — combining navigation, exercise, and discovery.
Design Your Own Adventure with the TurfHunt App
From classrooms to caves, parks to production sets, TurfHunt continues to inspire new ways of engaging people through interactive learning and play.
Its versatility allows anyone — from teachers and event organisers to tour operators and families — to create meaningful, location-based experiences that blend exploration, education, and creativity.
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