IUSC - School4Santas Schedule for Two-day Workshop

Workshops are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with one hour for lunch(not included)

Day One - The Basics of being Santa - plus, how to work with photo companies, malls and event producers.

The History of Santa Claus - How he evolved from Stories, Legends and Cultures.
The Basics of being Santa - What a Santa should know - Making the visit memorable - Positive Guest Service - The ABC's of a Photo Session - Santa's Arrival - Welcoming the Children - The first 15 seconds - Seating the Child or Children, Safety & Procedures - Special Techniques for photographing babies - Hands in the Photo - Working with Special Needs Children & Adults - Photos with Teens and Pre-teens - The do's and don'ts of sitting in the chair - Working with Pets
Working for a Mall or Photo Company - Who's in charge - Efficiency, it's a team effort - Working with and training your helpers - Handling problems - Inconsiderate parents - What a mall should supply - Working away from home - "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays", What to do? - When the media calls, protocol for handling the media.
Talking with Children - Asking, listening and answering - How to ask the right questions - Secrets of how Santa knows all -How to answer children's questions - Answering difficult questions - Talking with teens and pre-teens - Knowing the current and most popular toys - Answering those who don't believe in Santa or Christmas - and many other questions children ask.
Your Image as Santa - What children, parents and others see and think of you - 24/7/365? - Background Checks - Grooming and Appearance - Your health and Personal Hygiene - Santa's Magic Suit and accessories.
Be Prepared - Be Organized - Being Prepared for the job - Checklists for work - The Dressing area.
Enhancing your Image as Santa - Suggestions for improving your appearance and presentation as Santa.
What Qualities do Great Santa's Possess - A Santa of Character
Presentation of Diplomas -

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Day Two - The elements of being a special event or private party Santa including: Types and sources of business; Basic business set up; Elements of marketing and promotion; Additional sources of income

There is more than just sitting in a Mall - Children's Parties & Home visits - Company and adult parties - Corporations and associations - Charitable and non-profit events - Media or marketing events - - Parades - Tree lightings - Conventions and major dinners - Off-season events - Santa 24/7/365.
Special Event Santa - Making the Grand Entrance. Handling large Crowds, Getting more training - Working with and using the Media.
The Entertaining Santa - Add Storytelling, Singing, Magic, Balloon Art, etc. to your resume. The Year-round Santa - What to do the other ten months of the year. Summer promotions - Modeling, Advertising and Commercial work.
Get a Head Start on the Holidays - Planning and Scheduling your time so you can also enjoy your work, have time for family and reduce stress.
Santa as a Business - Starting and managing your own business - The difference between a business and an expensive hobby - Building a home based business - What you need to get started - Getting free help and assistance - Setting your rates - Marketing and rate surveys - Insurance - permits and licensing - Background Checks - Bookkeeping - IRS.
Marketing & Promotion - How to Market yourself - Getting Good Photos - How to get free professional photos - Business Cards and handouts - Web pages and web sites - How to get others to promote you - Networking
Adding more to your visit as Santa - Mrs. Claus and Helpers - Other activities - Sleigh, Reindeer, etc.
Santa's Wardrobe - Simple steps to building a good, workable wardrobe. Care and maintenance of your wardrobe.
Be Prepared - Be Organized - Being prepared for the job - Checklists of supplies and equipment - Checklists for work - The dressing area - What a client should supply - What you should have for entertainment and public appearances.
Presentation of Diplomas -

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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."

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