Discover real bugs & earn enamel badges

A monthly bug-hunting kit for kids 4–13. They explore outside, find real insects, and earn collectible pins for each challenge they complete.

  • 🐞 3 kid-friendly insect challenges each month
  • 🎖 Matching enamel pins they "unlock" by completing quests
  • 🌳 Screen-free nature time in your yard, park, or neighborhood
Start Your First Bug Hunt

Bug Badges Monthly Challenge

Discover and identify real-world insects with Bug Badges! Each month, receive 3 insect challenge cards and collectible enamel pins for the bugs you find. Submit your observations to earn your Bug Badges. Engaging, educational, and perfect for young explorers!
$24.00 / month
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How Bug Badges works

Open the kit, go outside, and earn badges by discovering real bugs in nature.

1
Open the kit

Open the kit

Use Challenge Cards to learn about the bug's habitat, behavior, and tips on where it can be found.

2
Hunt for real bugs

Hunt for real bugs

Explore parks, gardens, forests, or your backyard for your 3 bug challenges.

Observe, take notes, and draw your findings!

3
Earn the badges

Earn the badges

Submit your completed challenge cards and receive 3 enamel Bug Badges!

What's Included each month

  • 3 Challenge Cards - document your notes and observations.

    • Features insect illustrations, fun facts, and a simple prompt to guide kids in spotting, documenting, and drawing the bug.
    • Rarity (common, uncommon, rare) - each bug is ranked by how tricky it is to find.

  • 3 Enamel Bug Badges

    • Each pin represents a completed challenge - like earning a badge!
    • Collectible design with bug name and rarity. Easily attach to your banner, backpack, jacket, or lanyard.

  • Bug Badge Banner - display your earned badges.

    • 36 slots - enough for an entire year of badges.
    • (Banner included only on your first shipment)

  • Prepaid Return Envelope - to submit your completed challenge cards.

  • + Any completed challenge cards that were submitted in the previous month.

No apps, logins, or screens required—just kids, bugs, and curiosity.

Why families love Bug Badges

Turn curiosity into a simple, repeatable activity that kids love and parents trust.

For kids

  • Feels like a real-world collection and badge system
  • Fun to earn pins for completing challenges
  • Encourages noticing small details in nature

For parents

  • Ready-made, screen-free activity
  • Works in a backyard, neighborhood walk, or park
  • Educational, but feels like a game

Challenges Matched to the Bugs Around You

Each month's challenges are curated so kids are likely to find those insects at that time of year and in common local habitats.

Follow the seasons

Bugs change with the seasons, and so do our challenges.

  • Spring brings out caterpillars, water striders, and garden snails.
  • Summer glows with fireflies, dragonflies, and buzzing bees.
  • Fall is alive with writing spiders, stink bugs, and grasshoppers.
  • Winter highlights tough survivors like carpet beetles and houseflies.

Found in your region

Our challenges are customized for your region of the country, focusing on bugs found near you.

  • From the warm South to the snowy North, insect life looks different across the country. Bug Badges takes that into account, so families in Florida won’t get the same challenges as families in Minnesota.
  • We focus on the bugs that can be found in your part of the country, so every challenge feels real and achievable.

Ready to send your kid on their first bug-hunting quest?

Monthly and Annual plans available, cancel anytime. No commitment, no pressure - just curiosity, exploration, and a whole lot of fun.

Start Your Adventure

FAQ - Badges, Challenges, and Submissions

What if my child can’t find one of the bugs?

No worries! They can submit a drawing, an “honor sighting,” or wait for the bug to appear later in the season. There is no deadline to send in your completed challenge cards.

How many badges are there?

We currently have 36 bug badges, and growing!

How does my child earn the badges?

Kids complete each insect challenge by spotting the insect in the wild (or submitting a drawing or “honor sighting” for younger kids).

Use the included prepaid envelope to mail us the completed card(s). You will then receive your badges in the next shipment (we also return your completed challenge cards).

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Subscription Management

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes! You can pause, skip a month, or cancel your subscription at any time through your account.

Can I gift a subscription?

Absolutely - we offer gift subscriptions and gift cards.

Will my subscription renew automatically?

Yes, all plans renew automatically unless you cancel. We’ll send a reminder before your renewal date.

Are there prepaid options?

Yes! You can subscribe month-to-month or choose prepaid plans (6-month or 12-month) at a discount.

Miscellaneous

When will my first box arrive?

Orders placed by the [Xth] of the month will ship by [DATE]. Boxes typically arrive within 3–7 days.

Can we catch or collect the bugs?

No need to collect or harm the insects - just observe and learn from a distance. We promote respectful nature exploration.

Can homeschoolers use this for science credit?

Definitely! Bug Badges is a great hands-on activity for homeschool enrichment or outdoor learning.

Is this suitable for all ages?

Bug Badges are designed for kids ages 4–13. Younger kids can participate with adult help or by drawing the bugs they find.

What’s included in each box?

Each package includes 3 challenge cards (with facts, illustrations, and ID tips) and 3 matching enamel pins. Some months may also include bonus content like stickers or activities.

Do you ship internationally?

Not yet! We have plans to expand, but we currently can only ship within the United States.

Free shipping?

Yep, free shipping.

I have an issue with my order

Any issues with your order can be resolved by Contacting Support.