Tammy,

Yes, you could use this program without the badges; however, the badges are pictured throughout the curriculum. Are you asking this question because you are at a church that is outside the USA? If so, I would be very happy to talk to you about some of the ideas that other international Club churches are doing to keep shipping costs down.

If that is not the case, take a look at the following link. It shows you how you can supply all of the Master Clubs materials to your children for about $9 per Clubber per year with a little parental help. See www.masterclubs.org/cost.

Our program has the kids bring in 50 cents each week. This covers the cost of their badges and other supplies nicely while making it easy on everyone's wallet.  We do not use the standard vests, but use Master Clubs t-shirts as uniforms.

We also have what we call "honor books" in which the kids' badges are displayed (instead of on a vest).  The books are just 3-ring binders: we put the children's names on the covers, and inside the binders we tape the badges on a cardstock paper inside clear sheet protectors.  This way the kids can still display their badges during award ceremonies & take them home at the end of the year. No one worries about a badge being lost, falling off, etc.  It has been nice to see the kids' books fill up!