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International University of Santa Claus (IUSC)World's Largest International
"School4Santas" "Behind the Red Suit - The Business of Santa"
Special One-Day and Two-Day Workshops "The Business of Santa" |
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Over 1500 Santas and Mrs. Claus have attended School4Santas workshops. We thank everyone who has attended and shared in the fellowship and learning experience provided by our School. All Graduates are alumni and automatically become members of the Red Suit Society.
Please check back with us after February 1, to see our 2009 Schedule. Or join us on our Cruise to Alaska which will include a School!
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All it takes is 12* Santas to register, and I will bring a workshop to your city. - Santa Tim Connaghan * Due to the change in America's economy, and the rise in hotel rates, airfares, etc., it has become necessary to adjust both our prices and the minimum attendance required to host a local school. In addition, we are having to extend the cut off date out to 45 days prior to each school. |
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Thank you to everyone that attended one of the 2006 or 2007 workshops. To date, over 1200 Santas, Santa's Helpers and Mrs. Claus' have attended our one and two-day workshops.
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Workshops are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with one hour for lunch |
Basic Course Schedule: (The curriculum varies for the one and two day workshops) The History of Santa Claus - How he evolved from Stories, Legends and Cultures. The Basics of being Santa - Making the visit memorable - Positive Guest Service - Santa's Arrival - Welcoming the Children - Seating the Child or Children - Special Techniques for photographing babies - Hands in the Photo - Training your Helpers - Handling problems - Inconsiderate Parents - The Do's and Don'ts of being a Santa. Talking with Children - Asking, Listening & Answering - How to ask the right questions - How to answer's children's questions - Answering Difficult Questions - Answering those who don't believe in Christmas. Working for a Mall or Photo Company - Efficiency, It's a team effort - The first 15 seconds - Handling problems - Working with Pets. The Special Event Santa - Who's in charge - Making the Grand Entrance. Handling large Crowds, Working with the Media. The Entertaining Santa - Add Storytelling, Singing, Magic, Balloon Art, etc. to your resume. The Image of Santa - Your Image as Santa - What children, parents and others see and think of you - Grooming and Appearance - Santa's Magic Suit - Marketing yourself What Qualities do Great Santa's Possess - A Santa of Character Be Prepared - Be Organized - Being Prepared for the job - Checklists of supplies and equipment - Checklists for work - The Dressing area - What a mall should supply - What you should have for entertaining and public appearances. What's New? - Trends for 2008. Presentation of Diplomas - BSC - Bachelor of Santa Claus |
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Order Extra Copies!
"Behind the Red Suit"The How-To Book on the Business of Santa
Revised '2007' Edition with '35' additional pages of information!
$40.00, plus shipping, add tax for California residents Click here to Order book shipped direct to you
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Material for the International University of Santa Claus has evolved from the experiences of many Santa's and has been compiled by Real Santa, Tim Connaghan. This information and additional materials are contained in his book, "Behind the Red Suit -The Business of Santa." All materials, presentation, handouts, and other information distributed at the workshops or on this web site are the copyright property of the Kringle Group, LLC, RealSantas.com, the International University of Santa Claus and School4Santas.com Any use, adaptation, or reproduction without express permission or license is illegal.
All text, java, JavaScript, images, animation, audio, html, etc. Copyright © 2003, RealSantas.com © 2007, The Kringle Group, LLC School4Santas.com, SantasWardrobe.com and RealSantas.com are Service marks (SM) of The Kringle Group, LLC International University of Santa Claus is a registered service mark of the 34th Street Foundation, Inc. All Photos are the property of the artists/individuals, Reinbold Gallery Photography and/or RealSantas.com. Any reproduction or other use without written consent is illegal. This page was last edited November 19, 2008 For further information, please contact us at santa@school4santas.com or (951) 779-0536
This site Hosted by It Won't Byte: http://www.iwbyte.com School 4Santas and the International University of Santa Claus are extremely proud of the over 1200 individuals that have attended our special training workshops for Santas. Our goal is to give them the information necessary to create or improve their presentations as Santa, Mrs. Claus or other holiday characters. We know that every student took with them a great deal of information that we hope will aid them in their work within the Holiday industry. We also hope that they will use the knowledge they have gained to bring even more joy and happiness to the many thousands of children and families that they visit and serve. Although many have attended our workshops, School4Santas and the International University of Santa Claus do not rate, certify or validate any of their personal performances or appearances of those who attend our workshops. Notice: The Kringle
Group, LLC, and its various divisions, including RealSantas.com,
SantasWardrobe.com, School4Santas.com and TheRedSuitSociety.com, have always
been privately owned, commercial business, and have never been a part of the
Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas (AORBS), nor any other non-profit
association. We do work closely with
and represent many members of various associations, including the AORBS. |
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