(Part of Coding for Good Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
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Released in 2019.
The 2011 Junior Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about a woman in computer science and about algorithms, conditionals, and loops.
Quick Links:
Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links
Our Summary* of Requirements:
- Learn what a sequence in an algorithm is.
- Learn what a loop is and and how to use it.
- Learn about conditionals in programming.
- Write an algorithm with a conditional.
- Learn about one women in computer science (i.e. Margaret Hamilton).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
Activity Choices
D/B/J Coding Basics Activity List
Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!
Do five Required Activities:
- Pick one Programming Algorithm activity.
- Pick one Programming Loop activity.
- Pick one Programming Conditional activity.
- Pick one Algorithm Writing activity.
- Pick one Woman in Computer Science to read.
Available Troop Meeting Plans
- (1) 90 Min Mtg – Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: Rock Paper Scissors, Trail Mix Recipe, Looping Handshakes, Iffy Dance Game
- Mtg 2: Simon Says, Don’t Eat Pete, Margaret Hamilton, Conditional Ball Game
- (1) Virtual Mtg – Slideshow on Google Docs from GSNWGL
How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM
- Archived PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Coding Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
- J/C – Multi-Level Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive
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
- Find out if your local Apple Store has the program to earn this badge.
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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 : Coding Basics 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 : Coding Basics 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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