(Part 1 of Robotics Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2017 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about robot parts, algorithms, how robots follow instructions, and do an Hour of Code project online.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about basic parts of a robot.
- Learn how robots sense things.
- Program a fellow scout with an algorithm.
- Program a pretend robot to get through a pretend obstacle course.
- Go online and do a lesson on Hour of Code.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Buy Printable Meeting for all 3 on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
- Buy Activity Booklet for all 3 from Leader Connecting Leaders
- Buy Printable Meeting for all 3 on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Activity Ideas from Stephanie Erickson
- Hour of Code activities from hourofcode.com
- Exact Instructions from Josh Darnit
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Brownies” from GSHS
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Brownies” from GSHS
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Learn how robots work
- Discover the robot brain
- Learn about programming
- Try simple programming
- Code a robot
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
(Sold as a single booklet of all 3 Progressive Badges)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Build Simple Machine, Test Robot Senses, AND Learn About Programming
- Mtg 2: Try Programming, AND Code a Robot
- Brownie Robotics Glossary by GSUSA
- Brownie Robotics Girl Survey by GSUSA
- VTK Paper Programming Example Sheet by GSUSA
- VTK Four-by-Fours Worksheet by GSUSA
- VTK Sample Robot Courses by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Robotics badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
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(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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- Return to the Brownie Badge List.
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