Taking part in Rebel Badge Club over the past three years has helped me build up my confidence and my skills so much, particularly as a chronically ill person. I’ve met so many fantastic people and done things I’d never have even thought of without the inspiration of a book full of badges and a supportive community behind it. I’ve had family comment on how much more outgoing I am since getting more involved in RBC, and I can truly see that change in myself too, especially from how anxious I was before my first meet-up - as it happens, a lot of other Rebels attending things for the first time are often in the same boat, and it’s genuinely a pleasure to realise that you’re among friends at events, if you’re able to attend them, including the online-only Rebel Fest held twice a year.Almost all of the badges are self-assessed, which is great for accessibility as it means you can judge for yourself when you've fulfilled the challenges the badge sets out for you, and make any necessary adaptations for yourself, for example taking longer than three months. Sharing badgework in the Facebook group is encouraged so everyone can share in your achievements! The only badges that are evaluated by others are ones you specifically sign up for with that knowledge, such as Mavericks or Super Scavenger, if you fancy an extra challenge.The shop is really easy to navigate, with different sections so you can find a specific bit of merch you had your eye on, or browse the fun badges if you’ve somehow run out of ones you need to sew onto your blanket, and the order confirmation email has lots of helpful info, such as if there will be a bit of a delay in sending out your order, as well as links for new Rebels to have a read about all the different bits of the Club - as it’s grown an awful lot over the years! There are so many different Facebook groups, in-person and online events, monthly challenges and more to get involved in if you want, and friendly Rebels who take part in a buddy system to help newcomers find out everything that’s going on, if desired.Charly does an exceptional job running the Club and creating new things regularly, supported by a brilliant group of mods across the groups who are very active and supportive. I’ve always received friendly customer service, and seen a genuine desire to make events and badges as accessible as possible to an incredibly wide and diverse group of people, including taking on board ideas and suggestions for badge clauses and making alterations based on constructive feedback, such as after events.I genuinely can't recommend the Rebel Badge books and groups enough for anyone looking to try something new.
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Rebel Badge Club started as a single badge book - an idea during lockdown - with 52 badges.
Three years later, it's evolved into 3 volumes of books, monthly, quarterly and annual challenges, stickers, journals, clothing, events and much more.
The group gets likened to 'Brownies for adults' but it's for anyone and everyone over the age of 18. The books are designed expecting most people to do 10-15 out of the selection of 52 badges, with most merit badges taking around 3 months to complete.
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