MERIT BADGE COLLEGE - PROGRAMMING (VIRTUAL)

WHAT:   Scouts working on the Programming merit badge learn about the history of programming and programming languages. They explore the applications of programming and how to modify code. They also investigate careers related to programming.

 MEET YOUR COUNSELOR - Jan Zukowski is a second generation Eagle Scout and is serving in his 10th year as a counselor for the Merit Badge College, second year as Programming merit badge co-counselor. Jan has a degree in Computer Science and has professionally coded and designed software in 12 different languages. Professionally, Jan is a software development manager in the healthcare industry, primarily focusing on web and mobile technologies. In Scouting, Jan is advancement coordinator of Troop 66 Cranston.

WHO: Open to all Scouts BSA members.

Narragansett Council Scouts and Adventure Card holders should select the ‘In-Council/Adventure Card’ option. All other scouts will select ‘Out of Council/Non-Adventure Card’.

HOW:  This Merit Badge will be taught in a virtual classroom. The class has a capacity of 20 Scouts. Small classroom size provides all students with the opportunity to share and interact with the counselors and other Scouts. Scouts should be prepared to be challenged and to join the conversation! Participants who do not engage with the class may not receive credit for the badge. Scouts must be prompt for all badge sessions. Late participants may not receive credit for all requirements. Scouts must use a device with video to access this class.

Before beginning work on any merit badge, scouts are to have a discussion with their unit leader regarding the specific badge and counselor.

WHEN: This class will be held virtually over 2 sessions:

January 8, 2021- 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM EST

January 15, 2021- 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM EST

Scouts must attend both session to complete the offered requirements.

PREREQUISITES: Scouts should have their Cyber Chip.

All registered scouts will be mailed an exclusive 2021 Merit Badge College patch. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional patches at checkout.

After registering, login instructions will be sent the day prior of scheduled class to the email of whom created the registration. Council staff will connect on behalf of the counselor and provide credit for completed requirements. A valid BSA ID number is required. This assures that completed requirements are easily recorded.