Disgusting Fun

If you’re intending to remain demure, pristine and elegant, this badge is not for you.

This one is just disgusting.

• Make stuff
• Eat stuff
• Touch stuff
• Learn stuff

The Just Disgusting Challenge celebrates the strange, slimy, smelly, and surprising parts of the natural world. While many people instinctively avoid things that seem gross — such as worms, mud, slime, or unusual smells — these experiences can actually help us learn more about science, nature, and how our bodies work.

The feeling of disgust is a actually a natural biological response that helps humans avoid harmful substances and potential sources of disease. Scientists believe this reaction evolved to protect people from pathogens and toxins.

The Just Disgusting badge embraces playful curiosity and encourages participants to explore the weird and wonderful aspects of the world around them — even if they are a little bit gross.

Badge Details

Woven sew-on badge with a humorous design reflecting the “gross” theme.

The badge is perfect for activities that involve:

• messy science experiments
• exploring insects and worms
• learning about decomposition and compost
• investigating unusual textures, smells, or reactions

Many badge collectors enjoy sewing their badges onto camp blankets or jackets as a record of the challenges they have completed and the discoveries they have made.

Activity Resources

Additional printable resources are available to support the challenge and help run engaging activities with minimal preparation.

These resources include:

• a unique poo bingo game

They are ideal for use during:

• youth group meetings
• classroom science activities
• camps and holiday programs
• home learning

These ready-made resources help turn curiosity about the “gross” side of science into fun and memorable learning experiences.