(Part 3 of Coding for Good Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2019 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn decomposition, draw an app screen, then draw a new one after a conditional.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn how apps are useful for people.
- Learn what Decomposition is.
- Draw what your App screen would look like.
- Include one conditional feature to your App design.
- Share your app design and get feedback.
* – 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
Other Resources
- See the D/B/J Activity List – choose your own activities!
- Find out if your local Apple Store has the program to earn this badge.
- Notes to Volunteers from GSUSA
- Brainstorm with Think Pair Share from GSUSA
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Outline compiled by The Badge Archive
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Junior Level Instructions
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Outline compiled by The Badge Archive
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Junior Level Instructions
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Discover the needs of others
- Decompose the needs of your app user
- Design your app screens
- Include conditionals in your app design
- Share and improve your app with user feedback
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: Decomposition Puzzle, Sorting Apps, User-Centered Design, and Design App Screens
- Mtg 2: Add Conditionals to App and Interview for Feedback
- Junior Coding Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Junior Coding Glossary by GSUSA
- Brainstorm with Think Pair Share by GSUSA
- 7 Day free trial on CodeSpark to earn the 3 Coding badges using the GSUSA Junior Level Instructions
- VTK App Users by GSUSA
- VTK Blank App Screens by GSUSA
- VTK Junior Sample App Screens by 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?
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 Junior Badge List.
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