All together Build-A-Bear workshops

A wall of teddy bears in a shop with the little troopers and build a bear logos

EXCITING NEWS – Little Troopers x Build-A-Bear Workshop is back!

Little Troopers has announced that once again they have partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop to bring a very special experience to military children across the UK this summer!

Is your little trooper missing a deployed parent?

If your child has a parent currently deployed, you can apply to attend one of our exclusive group workshops happening nationwide. Each child will have the magical opportunity to create their very own ‘Little Troopers’ bear at Build-A-Bear — a treasured keepsake to hold close while their parent is away.

? A nationwide shared moment

On the same day and at the same time, children in multiple Build-A-Bear locations will come together for this special summer event — a moment of connection and comfort for our military families.

Let’s make this summer one to remember for our Little Troopers. 

? Event details

Date: 13 August 2025
Time: 10:00 to 11:00
Age Group: Military children aged 4–10 years, each accompanied by one adult.
Locations: Bournemouth, Basingstoke, Edinburgh, Exeter, Maidstone, Newcastle, Southampton and Windsor Build-A-Bear Workshops.

? How to Apply

To register your interest, please complete the form by 6:00 on Sunday, 27 July 2025.

Please note:

Due to limited availability, spaces will be allocated randomly if oversubscribed. All applicants will be contacted by Tuesday, 30 July 2025. Submitting the form does not guarantee a place. Spaces are very limited and will be confirmed directly via email.

More for
families

We have lots of useful guides for families of school-age young people in our Families section.

More for Educators

Our Educators section is filled with valuable information for teachers of Forces children across Scotland.