Charleston, SC – May 3 – 4, 2025

 

5055 International Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29418
843-747-1882

 

I am so happy to again be teaching in my new “home state,” South Carolina.     Annually I have always presented one or two schools a year on the east coast and again, this year, I thought it would be good to present another school near my home.

A lot has happened in the past few years.  We have witnessed many changes within our industry and this updated course will cover these changes. 

LOCATION – The Embassy Suites, 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418.   A block of suites has been arranged and will be available for $149 per night, which includes, free made-to-order breakfast, complimentary evening reception, free wi-fi, indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary airport shuttle. Call 843-747-1882 for room reservations. or click on this link: School4Santas Training

One of my firm beliefs is that Santas need to start early in the year if they want to make the best of the training they are receiving. So, getting your training done by summers-end allows you the time necessary to apply what you have learned.

As with all of our schools, this is for all Santas, Mrs. Claus and those interested in the Santa industry. Whether you are real-bearded or theatrically bearded; professional or just a volunteer, this school has something for everyone.

20TH ANNIVERSARY – To celebrate over 20 years of presenting my schools in cities oss the United States, I have revised and updated the agenda.   With so many changes in our industry during the past decade, I feel it is important for the school to keep up with the times.

The 20th Anniversary course book, “Behind the Red Suit, The Business of Santa,” has some new sections and is included with all new registrations.   Alumni may also order a copy of the 20th Anniversary course book at a discount. 

REGISTRATION COSTS – Registration for the two-day standard school is just $355,   $535 for a couple. This includes 16 hours of training, the 270-page course book and your personalized diploma, or two diplomas for a couple. Travel, meals and lodging are not included.  If you have already bought the course book, new student registration is $40 less, just $315 for single, or $495 for a couple.

Alumni Rates are just $285 per person, and $395 per couple and include the full course and diplomas, no course book.

MAKING THE MOMENT – For 2022, I am returning to hosting just a two-day school.  For those wanting the third day of training, “Making the Moment,” I am offering the 6-hour home study course for just $115 when ordered with to the regular school registration.  This is a $20 savings over the normal price. 

This will include a thumb-drive with the full 6-hours of my advanced training, “Making the Moment,” with concentration and practical application on photography, posing, special events, and advice, techniques and almost 200 photos and diagrams for the Professional Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Special certificates acknowledging advanced study, are included.

LODGING – Embassy Suites by Hilton, 5055 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418.  843-747-1882.  A block of suites has been arranged and will be available for $149 per night, which includes, free made-to-order breakfast, complimentary evening reception, free wi-fi, indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary airport shuttle. Call 843-747-1882 for room reservations. or click on this link: School4Santas Training

SCHEDULE – The daily school schedule is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For the full agenda click here.  Prior to attending the school all students are invited to watch “The History of Santa Claus,” a special video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UaTsHXJFtSs

SANTA CLAUS OATH – At the close of our first day of class, around 4:30 pm on Saturday, I will host a presentation of the Santa Claus Oath. All Santas and Mrs. Claus from the region are most welcome to join the class in the Oath ceremony. One does not need to attend the school in order to take part in the ceremony. Special Oath certificates, suitable for framing will be presented to all attendees.

SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER/SOCIAL – Following the Oath ceremony, as we have done with all of our Schools, we will have a special dinner/social at 6:30 P.M. at The Golden Corral, 4968 Centre Pointe Drive, Charleston, SC 29418.  This will be coordinated with the Palmetto Santas.   Again, all regional Santas, Mrs. Claus, families and friends are most welcome to attend.  You do not need to attend the school to join us for dinner.  The Senior Citizen, all-you-can-eat, dinner is around $21.00 including your drink. (Separate checks please.) 

GRADUATION – Finally, at the close of class on Sunday, again around 4:30 p.m. we will hold a ceremony to present diplomas to all students.

QUESTIONS – Should you have any questions; you can email me:  Santa@NationalSanta.com

To register for this school, just fill out the form below.

2025 School4Santas Registration

2025 IUSC School4Santas Registration Form

  • School4Santas is normally on Saturday and Sunday, except for Orlando which is hosted on Friday and Saturday. Classes are from 8 am to 5 pm. The optional one-day. advanced training, "Making the Moment," can be added to your school registration as home study and can be ordered for $99.00, a $20 discount.
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  • This is General and Alumni Registration for our two-day school, The advanced session, "Making the Moment," is in the next block. Registration for the two-day standard school is just $355, $535 for a couple. This includes 16 hours of training, the 275+ page course book and your personalized diploma, or two diplomas for a couple. Travel, meals and lodging are not included. General registration includes one course book for a single or couple, and one diploma per person. NOTE: Alumni registration is only for those who have attended a live school in the past or have paid for the home study or on-line courses. Alumni attendance does not include any book, but does include the appropriate diplomas. Alumni Single is $285 and for a couple it is $395/ For anyone wanting a second copy of the course book or for alumni wanting a new copy of our most current course book, please order below. If you have never attended a school, or paid for the home study or on-line courses, but already bought the course book, new student registration is $40 less, just $315 for single, or $495 for a couple. Please contact us for details should you have any questions.
  • The full six-hours of the Advanced Training Session, "Making the Moment," is now offered as an add-on to your basic school registration for just $115. It includes a Thumb Drive with four ninty-minute sessions, and includes our special course book, "Making the Moment," with tips, advice, techniques and almost 200 photos and diagrams for posing, plus a Personalized Certificate of completion for both Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can add this to your school registration. These materials will be distributed at the live school.
  • For those who wish to truly dig into our training, you can add on the Home Study options of our school and, if you wish, the advanced training. The School4Santas package includes a flash drive with all 16-hours of the training, pre-recorded. Just plug in the drive and watch. Plus, everything is closed captioned. This 16-hour Home Study Course, add-on, is just $185.00. This is a savings of $100.00 and is only available when combined with a regular school registration. The home study program includes our newest copy of the course book, “Behind the Red Suit,” and depending on what live schools you have attended, we will also ship you the appropriate Bachelor, Masters or Advanced Master's Diploma for Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can also opt to add the 6-hours of advanced training, "Making the Moment.” It includes four pre-recorded, ninety-minute sessions, added to the flash drive, plus the advanced course book, "Making the Moment.” The book includes tips, advice, techniques and almost two hundred photos and diagrams for posing. A Personalized Certificate of completion will be included for both Santa and Mrs. Combined the 16-hours of school, and 6 hours of advanced training, is all on the flash drive, for just $235.00. Again, this price is only available when combined with a regular school registration.
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    One copy of "Behind the Red Suit," the official course book for School4Santas, value $60, is included with any new single or couple registration. Alumni can order a new copy for just $40, a $20 savings. New students can also order a second copy if they wish.
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