(Part 1 of Robotics Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
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Released in 2017.
The 2011 Junior Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about robot parts and how their brain works, program a friend, make a robot program, and do an Hour of Code project online.
Quick Links:
Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links
Our Summary* of Requirements:
- Learn about basic parts of a robot.
- Relay Messages with a fellow scout to mimic how a robot brain sends instructions to it’s parts.
- Program a fellow scout with an algorithm (to build an image made of Tangams).
- Create an algorithm for a robot to stack cups over and over again (Cup Stacking Robot game).
- Go online and do a lesson on Hour of Code.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
Activity Choices
Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!
- Do four Required Activities:
- Pick one Cookie Facts activity.
- Pick one Set Goals activity.
- Pick one Customer Reach activity.
- Pick one Money Facts activity.
- Pick one Optional Activity:
- Any Customer Practice activity.
- Any Pitches activity.
- Do one Required Assembly Line activity and ensure you do three things:
- Plan your line.
- Try out your line.
- Review the experience.
Available Troop Meeting Plans
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: How Robots Work, Robot Brain, Programming
- Mtg 2: Simple Programming, Code a Robot
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?
- Video Walkthrough from Better Science Teaching
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
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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 and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.
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GSUSA Information and Details
There are five steps needed to complete this badge, found on the Girl Scout Shop description or searching the GSUSA Badge Explorer. Information on the official requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
Printed Booklets
Booklet and VTK Information(Coming Soon)- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet
Other Non-GSUSA Resources
- None Currently Available.
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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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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Programming Robots 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 : Programming Robots 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.
- Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
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