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I've been using Rebel Badge Club and the Rebel Badge Books (now 3 volumes!) Since it's early days back in 2021.The idea behind the books was to give adults chance to learn new skills, and revisit things they enjoyed as kids- without the guilt that having fun seems to develop in us as we get older. 100% I can say the books and attached club do just that!The books are well written and the badge clauses are well thought out, with members of the club being consulted by the author for advice on making them as disability friendly and diverse as possible. Each subsequent volume has included more clauses based upon the club members' suggestions and requests, it truly is an organic group that tries to cater for as much of the population as it can. Since it's launch as just one book in 2021, the club now includes optional monthly, quarterly and annual badges that don't appear in the physical books; the Scavenger Hunt in August is always very popular! That particular badge has led to me to becoming a regular supporter of my local ice hockey team- something I would never have looked into or tried, had I not had to take a photo with an ice hockey stick for my imaginary scavenger points!I have made friends through attending Rebel events, and the pen pals group attached to the main club. Summer camp is a great way to spend a bank holiday weekend and catch up with everyone that I may not have seen for months. Customer service is excellent. The author is very clear when delivery times may be longer than usual, and usually replies to emails very quickly. Despatch times are fast, and for the size of the business, prices are very fair. (This is a one-person small business, not some multi-national corporation with vast warehouses or production facilities). The author is visible and active in the Facebook groups- not many companies give you such easy access to the person running them!The Facebook groups all have teams of Moderators to help ensure content is relevant, and also positive. Group rules provide a code of conduct for members, and the community is overwhelmingly positive and supportive, the Rebel community is a lovely place to be part of.
I own all 3 books and I'm an active member of the group - i love rebel badge club! The activities can be suited to your ability and budget, and cover a wide range of themes. Customer services is quick and helpful, the badges are high quality. The group is a great community and Charly is active and engages with her members.
RBC has really changed my life! It is an amazing woman owned independent business. With lots of opportunities to engage with a like minded community both online and in person. RBC hosts a range of activities from active challenges such as the three peaks challenge to more chill crafting workshops. I have met so many wonderful people through the group and am so grateful!
Charly is a genius! RBC is providing me with what I didn’t realise was missing from my life - a focus, a way to switch off from work, interaction with others, a sense of purpose, a way for my ADHD brain to work. Not only are there over 150 merit badges but the monthly and quarterly badges keep the whole experience ‘fresh’. Badges are well thought out, challenging yet achievable. I’m yet to do a meet up with other Rebels but the beauty is that you can get however involved you want to be. I can’t recommend RBC highly enough xx
When I turned 50 and took my eldest to uni I decided that actually parents and all grown-ups are allowed to have fun too! I joined the Rebel Badge Club and threw myself into the community, which is incredibly welcoming and inclusive.I have challenged myself to do things I wouldn’t have done, I have made lovely friends I never would have met and most importantly, I found a bit of myself again. Very grateful to have found this club. 🌟
I discovered RBC by chance last summer,ordered the first book and was immediately hooked. So many ways of challenging yourself and learning new stuff along the way. The many possibilities appeal to my slightly ADHD brain and give me a target to work towards. Other reviewers have listed the badges you can do from crafting to adventures to "Adulting" so I will just add there is also a "Spoonies" section where Rebels with various limiting conditions can discuss the different challenges and how best to adapt them to personal circumstance. Unless you're doing it for points (which I'm not as that's too much pressure for me) it's all self assessed - no point in cheating when you're the one deciding if you've done enough to award yourself the badge! My daughter is also a Rebel and we assess each other's efforts which works brilliantly for us. I haven't had so much fun in years!
I have been a member for over 2 years and I have completed 80% of the badges from volumes 1 and 2. I have discovered skills I had forgotten I had, pushed myself so far out of my comfort zone and made a fantastic bunch of online and local friends, who will do just about anything for cup points. There is a huge variety of badges and clauses across 6 different themes, and once you have volume 1 you can apply to join the Facebook community. There is wild swimmer, model maker, librarian, scientist, to name but a few. If you have ever wondered why the kids should have all the fun completing and earning badges, then this club is definitely for you. The are also monthly and quarterly challenges as well as meet up, camps and destination games like traitors. I would definitely recommend you give it a go!
60 plus Where's Wallys racing around Cardiff was a sight to behold! Having never been to Cardiff, this was an excellent way to sightsee. As with all of the Rebel Badge Club events I met lots of new people, spent lots of time outdoors, experienced new things and above all else had lots of fun doing it!Rebel Badge Club brings so much nostalgia from my Brownie and Guide days and gives me the opportunity to experience new and exciting things.Having suffered a traumatic event, Rebel Badge Club really has aided my recovery, I work through badges at home to keep my mind busy, and I join events which are accessible to all and allows me the opportunity to take part in fun and games whilst also feeling safe.Thankyou!
All hail the Wizard Wally... says the Red Dragon of the Secret Garden... lol and other mad stuff I get myself roped into at 3am... The Rebel Badge Club is awesome, Charly is only human and she's called upon 24/7. I have discovered a lot about myself with the self awareness badges... that i have no personality as it's ADHD... LOL. That I set myself goals that I have no hope of achieving... and they magically happen... more than 2 dates!!! Omg... I'm a dog again soon... Xxx Davena
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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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