Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop is now at the Ocean Service Center in Toms River!
In partnership with Build-A-Bear® Workshop, our council has installed a Build-A-Bear® Workshop at our Toms River Council Shop location, 1405 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753.
Girl Scouts can build their own fuzzy friend and dress their buddy in a matching Girl Scout uniform and other accessories.
Plus, receive our Exclusive GSJS Build-A-Bear patch is available for purchase, $3 per patch. The patch is non-returnable or exchangeable.
Please note: we are not authorized to accept Build-A-Bear gift cards. We do however, accept Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore gift cards.
Reserve your party now by clicking the button below and filling out a request form:
Upcoming Late Nights, Weekends & Events!
Thankful For Our Friends Build-A-Bear Event!
November 21, 2025 from 3pm-7pm
Make & take FREE seasonal craft! A variety of Build A Bear friends to choose from! Personalized Voice recording is available to put in your new furry friends' paw, your child's new friend can say what they are thankful for in your child's voice! Girl Scout shop will be open during this event! Receive a free Build a Bear patch with purchase when you show your registration confirmation at event.
Host your Build-A-Bear Party with Us!
Hosting a Build-A-Bear Workshop Party with us: Celebrate a birthday, a Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony, or other special occasion with a party at our Service Center, or make this one of your troop's Girl Scout Cookie Program funded goals!
What is a Build-A-Bear Workshop & what it looks like at our council:
The Ocean Service Center Girl Scout Shop is not a full-size Build-A-Bear Workshop. We are a smaller, specialized location featuring Girl Scout-themed bears and accessories, along with a selection of everyday animals and adornments. Our Beary Fun Build-A-Bear space is featured at 1405 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753.
Pricing
Build-A-Bear Friends range in price from $16 up. GS Bears specifically are $24.
Clothing/Accessories range in price from $4 up.
GS Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and C/S/A Vests, as well as Daisy Tunics for our Build-A-Bear friends are $10 and yes, you can customize with your vest/tunic with your troop number by using the sheet of stickers that's included with your Build-A-Bear uniform purchase!
*Build-A-Bear items and prices are based on availability and are subject to change.
Event Packages
We make party planning easy! We have two fun party packages available for groups of 4-20 participants.
Awesome Adventure Package! - $45 per guest
This package includes:
- 1 (one) bear or furry friend for each guest (up to $30)
- 1 (one) Girl Scout Uniform (up to $10)
- 1 (one) fun patch ($3)
- 1 (one) Cub Condo ($0.95)
- 1 (one) activity
The Ultimate Experience! - $55 per guest
This package includes:
- 1 (one) bear or furry friend for each guest (up to $30)
- 1 (one) footwear, clothing or accessory item (up to $10)
- 1 (one) fun patch ($3)
- 1 (one) bear carrier (up to $8)
- 1 (one) activity
*Party package items are subject to availability & subject to change.
FAQ's
Is the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s Ocean Service Center Shop a
full-sized Build-A-Bear Workshop? 
Who can come and Build-A-Bear?
Can I Build-A-Bear without an appointment?
Can I reserve a time for my troop or group?
What can I bring to our Build-A-Bear Workshop event?
Can we use a Build-A-Bear gift card at the GSJS Ocean Service Center Shop?
