Nurturing curiosity, creativity & confidence in the company of nature.
What is Curiosity Club?
Curiosity Club is made for 8–12 year olds who see the world with wonder, and want to understand it more deeply.
Each month, they’ll receive a beautifully illustrated pack filled with story-led science, step-by-step explorations, and creative prompts designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and connection with the natural world.
From tidal ecosystems to the physics of flight, the themes are rich and varied. Brought to life with original artwork, real-world science, and thoughtfully written activities that use simple materials you’re likely to already have at home.
Every box also includes a vibrant embroidered patch or pin featuring a different species, beautiful treasure your child will look forward to collecting.
What Makes Curiosity Club Different?
🌿 A Companion, Not a Kit
At the heart of each box is the Discovery Guide filled with story-led science, step-by-step activities, and creative challenges designed for 8–12 yr olds.
🌿 Designed for Depth, Not Clutter
Every activity uses simple, everyday materials encouraging exploration without adding to household waste or overwhelm.
🌿 Science, Story & Nature in Every Box
From photosynthesis to pollination, each edition weaves together real science, creative expression, and seasonal nature observation.
🌿 A Keepsake to Treasure
Each month features a collectible patch or recycled metal pin, showcasing the featured species. A joyful way to build knowledge and pride over time.
🌿 Thoughtfully Crafted for Growing Minds
We design every element to support independent thinking, creativity, and confidence, all while inspiring wonder in the natural world.
What's coming in next month's box:
Inside the ‘Secrets Of The Shore & Other Stories’ Box, these are some of the featured adventures:
🌊 Discover how the Moon’s gravity moves the sea
🪸 Explore the different zones of the shoreline
🧪 Try a saltwater science experiment
🐚 Learn how molluscs build their shells
🌍 Understand plastic pollution & how you can help
🎨 Create sea creatures from upcycled materials
📝 Write and draw like a marine biologist with field notes and nature prompts
🌿 Find out how plants like succulents survive heat and drought
🦋 Enjoy a high summer scavenger hunt full of butterflies, fruits, and wild blooms
🐢 Meet the Loggerhead Turtle and learn when it visits the shore
✨ This edition’s collectible: A stunning embroidered patch of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle & Succulents
Spark curiosity, creativity & confidence
JOIN CURIOSITY CLUB
We’ve made it simpler: FREE UK SHIPPING is now included every month, with clearer pricing and more ways to join the journey.
First box just £16.50, including shipping with a 6 or 12 month plan
When you join, you are reserving your place for NEXT MONTH'S BOX, thoughtfully packed and sent in the first week of the month.
Your first delivery includes a Welcome Pack featuring your Field Journal.
Subscriptions are billed monthly and renew automatically. You’re free to cancel any time after your chosen commitment, and you can pause for one month whenever needed.
CHOOSE YOUR JOURNEY
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A SEASON OF DISCOVERY
3-month minimum
No discount
£24.50/month
Billed monthly • 3-month minimum
Cancel anytime after 3 boxes
UK TRACKED DELIVERY INCLUDED
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THE HALF YEAR ADVENTURE
6-month minimum
First box £16.50
£23.50/month
Billed monthly • 6-month minimum
Cancel anytime after 6 boxes
UK TRACKED DELIVERY INCLUDED
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A YEAR OF WONDER
12-month minimum
First box £16.50
£22.50/month
Billed monthly • 12-month minimum
Cancel anytime after 12 boxes
UK TRACKED DELIVERY INCLUDED
✉️ SHIPPING: All Curiosity Club subscriptions include UK delivery, and are sent with Royal Mail Tracked delivery. We also ship to the USA, Canada, and Australia for £12.95/month. International customers are responsible for any import duties or taxes set by their country.
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📦 DELIVERY NOTE: Any additional items in your cart will be sent with your first subscription box, at the start of next month. If you need something sooner, please place a separate order.
Can I give this as a gift?
Yes! Curiosity Club makes a thoughtful and memorable gift for curious children who love nature, science, and stories.
If you’d like to gift a subscription for a set time period (like 3, 6, or 12 months) without it renewing, just email me at care@arcanaliving.com and I’ll set it up for you.
To send a gift through the website, simply enter the recipient’s name and address at checkout. You can also add a message in the 'Is this a gift?' box in the cart. We’ll handwrite your note onto a keepsake card and tuck it into their first box...a beautiful way to begin their journey.
Do you have sibling discounts?
Learning is even more fun when shared. When you add two or more subscriptions to the same address, you’ll automatically receive 10% off your total at checkout.
It’s a simple way to make sure siblings can explore together — and everyone feels part of the adventure.
How does billing and delivery work?
When you sign up, you’re reserving your place for next month’s box. For example, join in October and you’ll receive the November box, shipped in the first week of the month.
We offer three subscription options:
- 3-month minimum
- 6-month minimum
- 12-month minimum
All plans are billed monthly and renew automatically. The difference lies in the minimum commitment — and the longer you stay, the more you save per box.
Your first payment is taken at checkout, and future payments are billed on the 15th of each month. You can pause your subscription for one month at any time via your account. Cancellations can be made any time after your chosen commitment has been fulfilled.
🌿 Your price is locked in
The price you pay when you sign up is guaranteed for the duration of your plan, even if prices increase later.
✉️ Shipping
- UK shipping is free and sent via Royal Mail Tracked.
- International shipping is available to the USA, Canada, and Australia for £12/month.
Please note: international customers are responsible for any import duties or taxes charged by their country.
🎁 Looking for a one-off gift or gentle taster?
You can explore our Archive Boxes, which feature complete past adventures available to purchase individually, a perfect way to try Curiosity Club before subscribing.
Can I pause or cancel my subscription?
Yes. We know life can be unpredictable, so we’ve made it easy to pause or cancel in line with the subscription you’ve chosen.
You can manage everything through your customer portal, including pausing your subscription for one month at a time, whenever you need to.
Here’s how cancellation works:
- 3-month plan – cancel anytime after your third box
- 6-month plan – cancel anytime after your sixth box
- 12-month plan – cancel anytime after your twelfth box
Your subscription renews automatically each month and continues after your initial commitment, unless you cancel.
🛡️ Your rate is protected:
The price you signed up at will remain the same for the duration of your subscription. If you cancel and rejoin later, your new subscription will follow the current rates at the time of rejoining.
If you have any questions or would prefer to speak to a human, feel free to email me directly at care@arcanaliving.com. I’ll be happy to help.
What age group is Curiosity Club designed for?
Curiosity Club is thoughtfully created for children aged 8-12 years old, a stage full of questions, creativity, and growing confidence.
Each box is written and illustrated especially for this age group, combining story-led science, creative projects, and hands-on exploration they can enjoy independently.
That said, every child is different. Some younger or older children may also enjoy the experience, depending on their interests and reading level. We have some members as young as 6 years old and some adults who have joined just for themselves!
Activities are designed to be screen-free and mostly child-led, with occasional prompts where adult support is helpful, especially for cooking, craft tools, or outdoor experiments.
Please note that collectible pin badges and some other items may contain small parts or sharp elements. These are not suitable for children under 36 months and should be kept out of reach of young children and individuals who may have difficulty with small parts.
Looking for a single adventure to try?
Explore our Archive Boxes: complete adventures from past months, ready to enjoy on their own.
Ideal for exploring a single theme, dipping a toe in, or savouring one story at a time. £26.50 each.
Each edition features on a seasonally connected theme, exploring either a natural process or a rich ecosystem.
Alongside this, children are encouraged to notice what’s unfolding around them, from local wildlife to seasonal changes they can witness firsthand. We also journey further afield to discover how nature looks, and behaves, in other parts of the world.
By weaving these threads together, children begin to see how species, seasons, and ecosystems are all connected, and feel part of the wider tapestry of life.
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DISCOVERY GUIDE
Full of educational activities, from guided observation to crafts
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EXPLORER'S PROJECT
In depth project rotating between curiosity, creativity & confidence
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COLLECTIBLE PATCH OR PIN
Stunning gift featuring the species of the month, alternating between embroidered patch and pin badge
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ILLUSTRATED STICKER SHEET
Including both a sticker activity for the month and stickers just for them
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COLOURING POSTCARD
Mindfulness colouring postcard to frame and enjoy or send to a friend
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MANTRA CARD
Featuring a positive phrase for your child to consider each month
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PARENT'S GUIDE
Succinct guide to help you support your child’s learning with small, meaningful actions.
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FIELD JOURNAL
In your first box you will also get a beautiful space for your child to record 3 months of activities.
The Discovery Guide
Each month the beautifully illustrated Discovery Guide is packed with at least TEN engaging, screen-free activities designed to spark curiosity and confidence. You’ll find a mix of:
🌿 Nature education & science explained simply
🌿 Guided nature observation prompts
🌿 Mini experiments with everyday materials
🌿 Outdoor adventures that bring science to life
🌿 Crafts using recycled and natural materials
🌿 Seasonal nature-inspired recipes
🌿 How-to-draw guides and creative prompts
🌿 Reading, writing, and reflection activities
🌿 Stickers, quizzes, and games for fun and review
🌿 A glossary of fascinating new words and ideas
Designed for curious 8–12 year olds, each guide balances science and story, creativity and calm — inviting children to explore nature with depth, delight, and confidence.
MEET RIA
I’m Ria, a mother of two (ages 6 and 10), a science communicator, and an illustrator.
Like many parents, I long for my children to grow up with curiosity, creativity, and confidence. But between school runs and daily life, I often found it hard to create the kinds of moments that truly nurture those qualities.
I was looking for something that would spark a love for nature, encourage care and wonder, and help my children value what they have, without adding to the overwhelm of one-use activities or short-lived kits.
Curiosity Club grew from that wish. It’s the resource I couldn’t find: a simple, beautiful, and sustainable way to connect with my children, nurture their independent thinking, and explore the natural world together.
I hope it brings that same sense of connection, delight, and discovery to your family too.
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Jess, Cornwall
I am blown away by the Curiosity Club pack we received, it is such a beautiful high quality subscription, I wanted it for myself! My daughter has loved learning all of the facts and reciting them to everyone she meets and spent a relaxing morning colouring in the postcard to send to her best friend. She loves the patch too and is already excited about what is coming in the next box. So fabulous to see classic kids fun like this in a world of technology and screen time. And the best bit is that she’s learning too! So excited for the next box!
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Anna, Cheshire
I had the best childhood. A nature filled, nostalgic, old fashioned one that lives on in me. I worry about creating this for my daughter. I saw Curiosity Club and instantly connected with the concept, it’s just what I want to do. I’m really looking forward to some peaceful, special time with my daughter enjoying the booklets. The embroidery patches are unique and almost have that nostalgic vibe about them which I’m really pleased for my daughter to collect.
Meet The Curiosity Club Team
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Ria – Illustrator & Science Communicator
Ria brings Curiosity Club to life, combining her love of art and science to create beautifully engaging content that sparks a love for nature. With a PhD in Biological Sciences from Cambridge University and extensive experience teaching both science and the arts, Ria is passionate about making learning accessible, exciting, and meaningful for children.
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Jake – Environmental Consultant
Jake offers expert guidance, enriching the educational value of each edition with his extensive knowledge and passion for the natural world. As the Director of an Environmental Research Institute, with years of experience in science outreach, Jake’s insights ensure that Curiosity Club provides an accurate and inspiring understanding of nature’s complexity and beauty.
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Emaya (10 yrs) – Junior Idea Tester
Emaya shares what’s she’s curious about, and what she thinks other kids will love. She’s our chief tester and her input is what makes the Curiosity Club so exciting.
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Talia (6 yrs) – Junior Explorer
Talia is all about hands-on discovery. Her curiosity and love for nature inspire activities that are fun, engaging, and perfect for young adventurers.
