International University of Santa Claus (IUSC)

World's Largest International

 

 "School4Santas"

(and Mrs. Claus, too!)

"Behind the Red Suit - The Business of Santa" 

Over 2300 Santas and Mrs. Claus have attended our schools

FREE REGISTRATION for the 2500 registration!

plus all 2013 registrants will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE Registration also.

Two Santas and Mrs. Claus will receive FREE Registration*

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Get Ready for 2013! 

Looking for our 2500 student!

Single Registration $279   Couples just  $399

Alumni Single $199    Alumni Couple $289

If you have any questions, please email me at: Santa@School4Santas.com

All it takes is 12 Santas, and I will bring School4Santas to you!

-  Santa Tim Connaghan

Over 2300 Santas and Mrs. Claus have attended School4Santas workshops. This year I will have over 250 Students, about two dozen at each school. We thank everyone who has attended and shared in the fellowship and learning experience provided by our Schools.  All Graduates become members of The Red Suit Society 

2013 Schedule
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Richmond, Virginia
March 16 & 17
Minneapolis
April 13 & 14
Caribbean Cruise
April 25 - May 9
Portland
May 4 & 5
Kansas City
June 22 & 23
Denver
May 18 - 19
Dallas/Ft Worth
June 1 & 2
New York
July 13 & 14
Hollywood, CA
July 27 & 28
Atlanta, GA
August 3 & 4
Columbus, OH
August 17-18

*Sometime in the next month or two, the 2500th registration will happen for School4Santas!  And that lucky Santa and Mrs. Claus will win a full registration and refund of any monies they have already paid for their 2013 classes.  In addition, Every Santa and Mrs, Claus that has registered for the 2013 Schools will be entered into a drawing and one Santa or couple will also win a full registration with a refund of any monies they have paid for their 2013 classes.

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Over 150 Santas and Mrs. Claus have enjoyed our fabulous Princess Santa Cruises

Over 60 sailed on the 10th Anniversary School4Santas Caribbean Cruise


10th Anniversary School4Santas
April 21-28, 2013 Caribbean Cruise
Ruby Princess

2012 Hawaii Cruise
Golden Princess
 
2011 Scandinavia & Russia
+ World Santa Claus Congress
Emerald Princess
 
2010 Caribbean Cruise
Emerald Princess
 
2007 Caribbean Cruise
Caribbean Princess
* Please note that cruise prices are listed per person, non-air cruise-only and based on double occupancy and include Government Fees and Taxes. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. Prices are subject to change based on availability. Stateroom views are considered unobstructed unless noted otherwise. Obstructions do not include certain nautical items like handrails, dividers or ship hardware. For balcony staterooms, the view is determined from the perspective of the balcony railing. Prices shown in USD. Please review Passage Contract for Cancellation Policy.

School4Santas DVD Course - Click here for Details!

Thank you to everyone that attended one of our Schools.  To date, over 2200 Santas, Santa's Helpers and Mrs. Claus' have attended our one and two-day workshops. 

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Over 100 Santas, Mrs. Claus and Helper in Atlanta @ Salvation Army HQ

Los Angeles @ USC

Phoenix Dinner
Click here to view our two-day schedule

Order Extra Copies!

 

"Behind the Red Suit"

The How-To Book on the Business of Santa

 

2013 "10th Anniversary Edition"

  More than 230 pages of information!

This Book included with Regular School4Santas Registration

 

 $60.00, plus shipping

Alumni Edition - Past buyers of this book and former School4Santa Attendees Only $40, + shipping

 

Select book edition

Behind the Red Suit is the official course book for IUSC and covers the following:

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.

What Qualities do Great Santa's Possess - A Santa of Character

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

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 Business of working with a Photo Company - Where to contact or find Photo Companies - Rates and Salaries - Travel, Transportation and Lodging - What a basic contract should contain - Problems or loop holes to look for in a Photo contract.

Starting  your own home based business - Basic items you need to start - Setting up your Calendar - Setting up your bookkeeping - Scheduling and Contracts - Marketing and Promotion. - Networking with other Santas and Companies

should supply -  What you should have for entertaining and public appearances.

What's New? - Trends for the 21st Century.

 

NOTICE: All registration deadlines are generally 30 days prior to a workshop, however we will try to keep the registration open right up to the morning of the class. Workshops with less than twelve(12) new student registrants may be canceled, and current enrollees may select another class or request a full refund.   Cancellations by a student, at any time after completing registration, will receive a copy of the course book and full credit to a future school.

Click here for a list of our alumni, members of the Red Suit Society



Santa Claus
Hall of Fame

Honorary Life Member FORBS

Life Member
Clan Claus

Santa Claus Oath

School4Santas and the International University of Santa Claus are extremely proud of the over 2200 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. 

 

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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.