Southern California – August 24 & 25

Presented in association with
The Red Sled Santa Foundation

Includes a private visit to the secret
Red Sled Santa Workshop
18639 Parthenia St
Northridge, CA 91324

– Providing programs, services, holiday gifts and essential needs for low income, disabled, medically challenged and terminally ill children in our community so the experience a memorable and meaningful loving holiday.

Welcome to all Santas, Mrs. Claus and Holiday Professionals!

This is a very special school, presented for two days at the LAPD Pals Youth Center, 8721 Wilbur Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324 in association with the Red Sled Santa Foundation.

Southern California attendees will have a special bonus as Santa Courtney Lofton is going to open up his secret “Red Sled Workshop” to allow everyone to view the magic he has created. You will see his custom sleigh and also have the opportunity to make a toy!

And you never know what new surprises Cortney will have in his workshop!

As we are not hosting the school at a hotel, we are leaving all hotel reservations up to the students.  You may book wherever you wish with hotel rates going from $80 to $180 per night depending on the hotel.   There are quite a few hotels in the Northridge area. 

The earlier you start planning on your Holiday Season, the better prepare you are going to be.   Plus, it may be less stressful if you start early.  The July school is a perfect time to kick off your plans.  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 enough time to apply what you have learned.

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.

SCHEDULE – The daily school schedule is from 8:00 am to 6:00 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  

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 can use any previous copy they have or can order a copy of the 20th Anniversary edition for $40, a $20 discount. 

REGISTRATION COSTS REMAIN THE SAME! For the third year registration for the two-day standard school is just $309, $459 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.

Alumni Rates are just $239 per person, and $329 per couple and include the full course and diplomas.  No course book is included as you can use any previous copy.  Or you can order a copy of the 20th Anniversary edition for $40, a $20 discount. 

MAKING THE MOMENT – For those who would like an additional day of training, I am again offering the third day of training, “Making the Moment,” This added 6-hour home study course is only $99 when ordered with to the regular school registration.  This is a $30 savings over the normal price. 

All 6-hours of the advanced course, “Making the Moment,” comes on a convenient thumb drive, with training, information and details 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.

SANTA CLAUS OATH – At the close of our first day of class, around 5:30 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 and the close of Saturday’s class, we will have a special dinner/social at 6:30 p.m. at The TROPICAL BUFFET AND GRILL, 19530 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, 91324.   Santa Cortney Lofton is hosting this dinner for all students, but I am encouraging everyone to make a special donation, equal to what you would have paid for dinner, to the Red Sled Foundation   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 5:30 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

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

2024 School4Santas Registration

2024 IUSC School4Santas Registration Form

  • School4Santas is on Saturday and Sunday, 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.
  • 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.
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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 $319, $479 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. If you have already bought the course book, new student registration is $40 less, just $279 for single, or $439 for a couple. 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. 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 $279 for single, or $439 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 $99. 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.
  • Price: $40.00
    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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