Homeschool Made Simple 278: Simple, Affordable Nature and Life Skill Projects with Curiosity Untamed’s Badge System
Aug 13, 2025
Kerry Cordy, the innovative founder of Curiosity Untamed, Frontier Girls, and Quest Clubs, shares her journey from traditional scouting to creating engaging badge-based learning programs for homeschoolers. She discusses the flexibility of her customizable badge system that encourages hands-on exploration and character development. Kerry also highlights interconnected nature projects that allow families to earn multiple badges through related activities. Tune in for insights on making learning interactive, affordable, and tailored to individual family needs!
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How Frontier Girls Began
- Kerry Cordy started Frontier Girls after leaving Girl Scouts because the program shifted away from life skills she valued.
- A local park blurb drew 30 families, showing strong demand for a badge-based, skills-focused program.
Flexible Club Model
- Quest Clubs spun off to let groups design their own program rules while using Kerry's badges and awards.
- This created flexible, customizable clubs for different ages, beliefs, and uniform choices.
Use The Badge Library
- Subscribe to Curiosity Untamed to access badge requirements and newly added badges each month.
- Use the master list or category search to find or adapt badges to your child's specific interests.