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SUMMARY:Northern MA Santa Supper-Wakefield\, MA
DESCRIPTION: Join us for fun and fellowship at Laurie’s 909 at 93 New Salem Street in Wakefield\, MA! \n\n\n \nThis is a fun and informal get together to socialize with and meet fellow Santas\, Mrs. Claus\, holiday performers and helpers. It is open to all for FREE. We order off the menu so you can find something to match your taste and budget. \n\n\n \nAll Suppers start with a Social Hour at 6:00pm\, Dinner at 6:30pm. \n\n\n \nTo ensure great\, timely service\, our participating restaurants are requesting an attendee count prior to the event date. \n\n\n \nRSVP IS NEEDED by the Saturday before the Supper \n\n\n \nSigning up for the dinners is FREE. At the Supper\, we ask for a donation of $2.00 per person.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/northern-ma-santa-supper-wakefield-ma-15/
LOCATION:Laurie’s 909\, 93 New Salem Street\, Wakefield\, MA\, 01880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Santa Suppers & Claus Meals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Senior":MAILTO:santatom59@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island Santa Supper - Warwick\, RI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun and fellowship at the Shannon View Inn!\nOn the Third Tuesday of the Month!\nThis is a fun and informal get together to socialize with and meet fellow Santas\, Mrs. Claus\, holiday performers and helpers. It is open to all for FREE. We order off the menu so you can find something to match your taste and budget. \nAll Suppers start with a Social Hour at 6:00pm\, Dinner at 6:30pm. \nTo ensure great\, timely service\, our participating restaurants are requesting an attendee count prior to the event date. \nRSVP IS NEEDED by the Sunday before the Supper \nSigning up for the dinners is FREE. At the Supper\, we ask for a donation of $2.00 per person.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/rhode-island-santa-supper-warwick-ri-14/
LOCATION:The Shannon View Inn\, 1901 Post Road\, Warwick\, United States
CATEGORIES:Santa Suppers & Claus Meals
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SUMMARY:Santa Camp - A School for Santa\, Mrs. Claus & the Elves 2025
DESCRIPTION:Santa Camp – A School for Santa\, Mrs. Claus & the Elves\, is offered by New England Santa Society and taught by a team of its members. The event will run Friday noon to Sunday afternoon. The program is open to anyone 21 years old and over who portrays or is interested in becoming Santa Claus\, Mrs. Claus\, an elf\, or other Christmas character.   \nSanta Camp has education as the main focus\, but additional group and individual activities contribute to a unique\, memorable weekend of learning\, camaraderie\, and fun. Recapture your youthful joy with a trip to summer camp — without the tents\, campfire meals\, and rustic facilities. The conference center provides hotel-like rooms\, full meal service and modern amenities. \nMore details are available at the Santa Camp section of this website. \n \n2025 Santa Camp Offerings\nSanta Camp 2025 offers four separate courses. Detailed descriptions are available on the NESS Website. \nPreparing for the Sleigh (Comprehensive Course): This extensive course is for the new and experienced Santa\, Mrs. Claus and helpers. It covers everything from creating the character\, performance techniques\, marketing your services and much more. \nMrs. Claus and Helpers Program (Advanced): A full weekend program of lessons & activities for Mrs. Claus and helpers. The lessons will explore ways Mrs. Claus and others can operate as independent performers as well as with a partner. In addition to developing new skills\, the group will share ideas and projects. \nNorth Pole Stories (Advanced): This year’s advanced seminar will focus on strategies for strong story reading and telling for all types of settings. Building a solid backstory will also be covered. This will be a chance to polish favorite stories and create new ones.  \nPerformance for the Clauses (Advanced Workshop): Practice\, refine\, and perfect your performance as Santa\, Mrs. Claus\, or a Claus Couple. Think of performance in the broadest sense: how can you improve all aspects of your Claus appearances including connecting with guests\, creating better photos\, and enhancing the whole experience. In addition to learning new skills and talents\, participants will share their favorite techniques\, props\, tools\, and ideas for various events. \nMore details are available at the Santa Camp section of this website. \nALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE\nThe program fee includes all seven meals (Friday lunch to Sunday lunch)\, two nights lodging and program fees and materials. \nCouples are welcome to attend. A “companion” option is offered to cover lodging\, meals\, use of the facilities and group social activities. It does not include attendance of classes\, workshop materials\, giveaways\, or certificates. \nTo reserve your spot\, a $195 deposit is required per person. Select the deposit ticket for the program you want to attend. You should select one ticket for each person attending. Deposits will be non-refundable after July 15\, 2025 unless there is someone on the waiting list to take your spot. \nIf you plan to commute\, also select the Commuter Option Ticket as well as the program ticket. \nAn invoice for the balance will be sent reflecting all discounts. Payments may be made in two installments by July 15 and August 10. \nA more detailed registration form will be sent with the registration confirmation. \nSanta Camp Fees\nAll Programs: $595.00 per person – All inclusive: covers attendance in selected program\, workshop materials\, two nights lodging\, seven meals\, class certificate and other supplies. \nCompanion Option: $450.00 per person – Includes two nights lodging\, seven meals\, and use of facilities. Attendance in program and class materials are not included. \nCommuter Option: $450.00 per person Those who do not require lodging can commute daily. The fee includes all seven meals\, participation in all activities and all class materials. Since learning takes place at meals and other events\, commuters should plan to be in attendance for all meals and class sessions\, including evening schedules. \nSpecial Discounts\nNESS Member Discount: All current New England Santa Society Full Members receive $50 discount on any program fee total. Associate Members will receive $25 off. \nTwo Workshop Discount: Couples or partners who both attend a program get $25 off each fee for a $50 total savings. Be sure to do both registrations on the same order. \nPreparing for the Sleigh Repeat: Those who have attended Preparing for the Sleigh previously can receive a $75 discount if wanting to attend the program again. No workshop materials or gifts are provided. Updated materials will be provided if needed. \nDiscounts or adjustments will automatically be applied to the balance due invoice. Refunds for full ticket payments will be provided for any eligible discounts or adjustments. \nPayment Schedule Available\nThose who register before July 1st can make payment of the total in three installments. A deposit is needed at time of booking to hold the reservation. The balance will be made in two equal payments on July 15 and August 10. \nDeposits purchased after July 1 but before July 31 can be paid in two installments. A deposit needed at the time of booking to hold the reservation. The balance will be due by August 10. \nReservations made after July 31 require full payment at the time of booking. \nLodging\nSpace is limited so lodging assignments will be made to maximize the beds available. Assignments will be made in the order of when registrations were received. \nLodge rooms have space for two or three maximum. Couples\, families and those with mobility issues will have priority for those rooms. \nThe adult-friendly cabins have four beds and two bathroom spaces. The regular cabins have four bunk beds but only four campers will be assigned to each. In the case of the cabins\, same sex assignments of up to four will be made starting with adult-friendly cabins. Couples who could not be assigned to the lodge\, will be provided a cabin to themselves if possible. \nLimited spaces (5) are available for self-contained RV or pop-up parking. No hook-ups are available. No open fires are allowed. Bathroom and shower facilities will be available if needed. There are no additional fees. Each person staying will need to register with a regular tickets. All meals are included. When registering\, indicate if you’d like one of the spots. \nPrivate single rooms are not available at this point. \nAnother option is to stay at a nearby hotel\, campground or resort and sign up for the Commuter Option for the course you wish to attend. All meals will be provided. \nMore details are available at the Santa Camp section of this website.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/santa-camp-a-school-for-santa-mrs-claus-the-elves-2025/
LOCATION:The Barbara C Harris Camp and Conference Center\, 108 Wally Stone Way\, Greenfield\, NH\, 03047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Programs,NESS Calendar,Santa Camp
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SUMMARY:Santa Camp 10th Anniversary Celebration Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Santa Camp is 10 Years Old\nLet’s Celebrate!! Cake is in Order!!\nSunday\, August 24 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\nFormal activities begin at 11:30 am. Early guests are welcome to socialize\, visit the Tag Sale\, sit in on classes or explore the facilities. \nExtended stay option available. \nBarbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center\, 108 Wally Stone Lane\, Greenfield\, NH \n \nThis is our special 10-year anniversary reunion event. All Santa Camp Alumni\, NESS members\, Santas\, Mrs. Clauses\, elves\, Grinches\, snowfolks and our friends and families are welcome to join the party on Sunday and reminisce about the good ole days with friends. The fee to attend is $45 a person. Santa Camp attendees will participate for free. \nFolks are welcome to come early (9:00 am or later) and sit in on a class or two. See first hand what’s going on in the classrooms. You can wander around the grounds\, sit lakeside\, and check out the facilities. The Tag Sale will open too. \nRegistration starts at 9:00 am. Everyone will gather at 11:30 for a Claus Challenge in front of the Dining Hall. The dinner bell chimes at noon for a special luncheon. There will be cake – with 10 candles\, of course. Bring your kazoo and warm up your singing voice for some holiday tunes. \nFull group photo as well as each year’s alumni will be taken after lunch. \n“This one time at Santa Camp…”\nThe afternoon program will include a look back at the history of Santa Camp. In addition to recognising those who have contributed to Santa Camp’s success\, the alumni from each year will gather for photos and stories. \nThe program is still in development but whatever happens will be a jolly good time. \nFor those who want to extend their visit to Santa Camp\, there are two options. \nStay for Sunday night dinner and extra socializing for $20. \nOr for those who want the complete camp experience\, spend the night. Hotel type rooms with two beds will be available in the two lodges. The fee of $185 includes Sunday night lodging\, the Reunion Luncheon\, Sunday dinner and Monday breakfast. Nothing formal is planned but camp facilities will be available and folks may come up with some activities to enjoy. Evening campfire is certainly on the list.
URL:https://newenglandsantasociety.org/event/10th-anniversary-santa-camp-celebration/
LOCATION:Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center\, 108 Wally Stone Lane\, Greenfield\, NH\, 03047\, United States
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