Phoenix, AZ – August 10 – 12

General Sessions – Sat & Sun, August 10 & 11
Advanced Session – Mon, August 12


Hampton Inn & Suites Tempe Phoenix Airport
1550 S. 52nd Street
Tempe, AZ  85281
(480)410-6400

 

For 2019, I am pleased to announce some special changes to the schedule and the format for School4Santas.   New this year, in addition to the normal two day school, is a special, one-day, advanced session with more work on creating better photos and experiences for the children and families and more special event treatments. 

  • TEN NATIONAL $500 SCHOLARSHIPS.  For 2019, We are pleased to announce that Orbitz Worldwide is joining with School4Santas to present ten(10) special $500 Orbucks Scholarships to attend School4Santas.  Orbitz would like to send ten deserving Santas or Mrs. Claus who have never enrolled in a Santa Training program or school, on a sort of mini-vacation, to attend a School4Santas. Each of the ten recipients will receive $500 in Orbucks to pay for their School4Santas registration at one of our schools, with the balance for their use to cover travel and lodging to attend their selected school.  Click here for details and  to apply for a scholarship.

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.   

A single registration for 2019 is just $299 for the two day course, $429 for a couple. This includes 16 hours of training, the 240+ page course book and your personalized diploma, or two diplomas for a couple.  Travel, meals and lodging are not included.

Alumni Rates are just $239 per person, and $329 per couple  and include the full course and diplomas, no course book.

For an additional $149 per person or $199 per couple, on Monday, I will be offering the advanced day of training, “Making the Moment,” with concentration and practical application on photography, posing, special events, and expanded elements for professional Santas and Mrs. Claus. For those who have completed our two day school, this training Includes a copy of my newest book, “The Special Santa!,” containing tips, advice, techniques and over 100 photos with examples for the Professional Santa and Mrs. Claus. Special certificates acknowledging advanced study, will be presented. You may register to attend only the “Making the Moment,” training. However there is a requirement that you previously attended one of our two-day general schools.

The location for the Phoenix School4Santas is the Hampton Inn & Suites, 1550 S. 52nd Street in Tempe, 85281.  Phone: (480) 410-6400.  We have a great room rate of just $ 89 per night, plus tax.  It includes morning breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, complimentary coffee all day long, and complimentary Airport shuttle.  To reserve your room, just call the hotel and mention School4Santas or to register on-line Click Here.

The daily school schedule is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  On Saturday afternoon, at the close of class, 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.

On Saturday Night, as we have done with all of our Schools, we will have a special social and dinne.  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.)

On Sunday Afternoon, at the close of class, we will hold a ceremony to present diplomas to all students. 

The full agenda for the school is available. Just click here

If you have any questions, you can email me at: Santa@NationalSanta.com.

To register for any of the schools, just fill out the form below.

School4Santas Registration 2019

2019 School4Santas Registration Form
  • The first two days are general school and the third day is the optional, "Advanced Training Session." All schools are on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, except for the Orlando School which is on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Give us your name exactly as it should be printed on the diploma, i.e., Santa Bill Jones, Bill Jones, Santa Bill or William ‘Santa Bill’ Jones.
  • Optional - only if 2nd attendee
  • This could be the same number as below, but must be entered.
  • This could be the same number as above, but must be entered
  • Optional
  • This is General and Alumni Registration for our two day school, or your choice of day one, or day two. The advanced session, day three is in the next block. General registration includes one course book for a single or couple, and one diploma per person. Alumni registration includes diplomas only. For anyone wanting a second course book or for alumni wanting our most current course book, please order below.
  • The Advanced Training Session (ATS), Making the Moment," is offered on the day following a general two-day School4Santas. This is a special "hands-on" training on special events, posings and other techniques for Professional Santas. It includes a special book with tips, advice, techniques and photo examples. New Students can add this to their first year's training, or any Alumni, who has attended any past School4Santas, or taken the DVD course, may also register for this special one-day session. You may register to take only this session, but must have attended one of our two-day schools prior to attending this special session.