(Part 1 of Coding for Good Progressive Badges Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2019 but is considered part of the 2011 GSUSA Program. The Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about a woman in computer science and about algorithms.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn what an algorithm is in programming.
- Learn about women in computer science (Ada Lovelace).
- Learn that Computer scientists use sorting algorithms to tell a computer how to put information into a list that follows a certain order.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Meeting Plan at Earn Daisy Badges Blog
- Buy Printable Meeting for all 3 Coding for Good badges on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Daisy Level Instructions
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Archived Copy of PDF w/video from GSCWM – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSEP – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Daisies” from GSHS
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Daisy Level Instructions
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GSUSA Information and Details
Three steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Create algorithms for a computer that follow a sequence
- Learn about women in computer science
- Explore sorting algorithms
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: Robot Friend, S’more Algorithms OR Virtual S’mores, and Ada Lovelace
- Mtg 2: Drawing Algorithm, and Sort the Troop Algorithms
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Daisy Level Instructions
- Brainstorming Tips: Think, Pair, Share by GSUSA
- Daisy Coding for Good – Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Daisy Coding for Good – Materials List by GSUSA
- Daisy Coding for Good Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Ada Lovelace from GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Coding Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform Apron and Vest?
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
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Daisy Badge List.
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