Resources
- Programming Class Preparation Page
- Programming Workbook
- Scoutmaster Bucky's Merit Badge Advancement Quick Reference
- Scoutmaster Bucky's Acknowledgement Form
Programming Merit BadgeCurrent Scouts BSA Requirements
as of January 13, 2025
as of January 13, 2025
Safety. Do the following:
History. Discuss with your counselor the history of programming and the evolution of programming languages, including at least three milestones related to the advancement or development of programming over time.
General Knowledge. Do the following:
Project. With your counselor's guidance, select three different programming languages and development environments. For each sub-requirement below, do the following: Write or modify a program using the indicated programming language and development environment. The program must take input and produce output based on computations and decisions made on the input. Debug and demonstrate the program to your counselor. Explain how each program processes inputs, makes decisions based on those inputs, and provides outputs based on computations and decision making.
With your counselor's approval, choose a sample program. Modify the code or add a function or subroutine to it. Debug and demonstrate the modified program to your counselor. The Programming merit badge website, www.scoutlife.org/programming, has a number of sample programs that you could use for requirement 5. However, you have the option of finding a program on your own. It's a good idea to seek your counselor's guidance.
Careers. Find out about three career opportunities that require knowledge in programming. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required. Discuss this with your counselor and explain why this career might be of interest to you.
