2011 – Daisy Think Like a Programmer

(This Badge is Retiring on October 1, 2026)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Buy the Official Badge
~~Buy a Mini Fun Patch~~

Released in 2017. Retiring in 2026.
The 2011 Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

Learn how to give computers instructions solve problems using coding, and do a Take Action Project.

Activity Choices

None Currently Available.

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Meeting plans to earn as a troop?

Buy Printable Meeting at Teachers Pay Teachers for Growing Girl Scout Helpers

How to earn individually?

None Currently Available

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Our Summary* of Requirements:

Learn what Computational Thinking is.
Do three activities to practice computational thinking (Building a Foundation, Happy Maps, and Plant a Seed).
Plan and do a Take Action Plan (TAP).

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.}}

Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the GSUSA 2011 Multi-Level Think Like a… Journeys.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is can be considered a Journey Badge and would go on the insignia side of the vest or the pockets of the apron – Click Here to see Daisy diagrams and details on where to place it.

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GSUSA Information and Details

Three steps are needed to complete this badge. The official requirements are listed on the Girl Scout Shop page where the official badges can be purchased.
The requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.

No GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet available. Only VTK plans.
No Official GSUSA Booklet Online.

Click to Expand → Other GSUSA Official Resources

GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for (6) 60 Min Mtgs

Click to Expand → Other Non-GSUSA Resources

Check if you local Apple Store can fulfill the requirements on a visit
Computational Thinking Activities by STAR Net
3 Computational Thinking Activities by imacs
2 Kindergarten Computational Thinking Activities by ellipsis education

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
_{(No official Groups)}

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Published on December 31, 2022. Updated on March 28, 2026, by:

Tia Kennard

Click Here -> To see information References:

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Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Think Like a Programmer Pt. 1” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Think Like a Programmer Pt. 2” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Think Like a Programmer Pt. 3” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Think Like a Programmer Pt. 4” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Think Like a Programmer Pt. 5” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Think Like a Programmer Pt. 6” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
Schroeder, Greta. Daisy the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.