VASC Robotics Program Description:
Girl Scouts of the USA: January 24-25, 2026
Scouting America: February 21-22, 2026 is sold out
Ready, Set, Code. Step Into the Future with the Robotics Program
Begin to explore cutting edge science and technology in the Robotics Program as you prepare your launch pad into the world of innovation. Through hands-on experiments, interactive lessons, and real-world applications, you’ll uncover the power of robotics and beyond.
Program Highlights:
- Private IMAX viewing
- Rockets & Payloads: Learn how rockets are designed to carry payloads across long distances, how they collect vital data, and the key parts that make up their structure.
- Extreme Science: Discover why NASA relies on liquid nitrogen, and witness how materials change under extreme temperatures with eye-opening experiments.
- Robotics in Action: See how machines are designed, built, and used across industries, while gaining the skills to program and think like a robotics engineer.
Scout Camp-in Badge Connections
Scout Camp-in activities can be applied toward some badge requirements across multiple programs. Explore how each theme supports your experience:
Robotics Program Highlights
Scouting America
- Cub Scouts – Tiger (1st Grade): Designed by Tiger Elective
- Cub Scouts – Arrow of Light (5th Grade): Engineer Elective
- Scouts BSA: Robotics Merit Badge and Space Exploration Merit Badge
- Exploring: Engineering & Technology Career Exploration and Science Career Exploration
Girl Scouts
- Daisy–Ambassador: Coding for Good – Coding Basics
- Daisy–Ambassador: Robotics Badge
- Daisy–Ambassador: STEM Career Exploration Badge
Connect to NASA’s Mission
Discover how the same science you’re exploring helps astronauts live and work in space today. This program is more than an introduction—it’s a gateway to STEM exploration that sparks curiosity and builds future-ready skills