In coordination with the North Star Santas.
Minneapolis Airport
Mall of America
1601 East American Blvd, Bloomington, Minnesota
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.
There are two categories for school registration. New Students and Alumni (returning students)
LOCATION – The Hilton Garden Inn – Minneapolis Airport/Mall of America, 1601 East American Blvd, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55425. A block of rooms has been arranged and will be available for $119 per night, which includes, free wi-fi, indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary airport shuttle. Call 952-854-1687 for room reservations.
COURSE BOOK – 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 starts at $355.00 for a single student and $535.00 for a couple. This includes 16 hours of training, the 265-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.
Anyone registering for a “live school,” also has the option of adding the fully recorded Home Study version of the school at a special discounted price of $195 when ordered with your school registration. This is a $90 savings over the normal price. It also allows you to receive an upgraded diploma.
MAKING THE MOMENT – 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 $50 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 – A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn near the Mall of America. The rate per night is $118 for a single or double occupancy. This includes Free WiFi, free shuttle service to both the airport and the Mall of America, in-room microwaves and refrigerators, and fitness center. The deadline to reserve a room is Wednesday, June 7. call (952) 854-1687, CLICK HERE FOR HILTON REGISTRATION
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 EVENING DINNER – Following the Oath ceremony, as we have done with all of our Schools, at 6 pm. we will head to a local restaurant probably over at the Mall of America, for a special dinner/social, in association with The North Star 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. (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