Santa Camp
Save the Date for 2025!
August 22, 23, & 24
Celebrating Our 10th Year!
Santa 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.
Santa Camp – A School for Santa, Mrs. Claus & the Elves, is offered by the New England Santa Academy and is taught by New England Santa Society 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, Elf or other holiday character.
Santa Camp 2025 offers four separate programs:
Preparing for the Sleigh (Comprehensive Course): This extensive course is for the new and experienced Santa and Mrs. Claus. It covers everything from creating the character, performance techniques, marketing your services and much more.
Mrs. 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.
North Pole Stories (Advanced): This year’s advanced seminar will focus on strategies for strong story reading and telling for all types of settings. This will be a chance to share favorite stories and create new ones.
Performing for the Clauses (Advanced): Practice, refine, and perfect your performance as Santa, Mrs. Claus, or a Claus Couple. In addition to learning new skills and talents, participants will share their favorite techniques, props, tools, and performances for various events.
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
The program fee includes all seven meals (Friday lunch to Sunday lunch), two nights lodging (double occupancy) and program fees and materials. In order to maximize the number of people who can attend, individuals are asked to share a room if at all possible.
Santa Camp Fees
All Programs: $595.00 per person – All inclusive: covers attendance in selected program, workshop materials, two nights lodging, seven meals, class certificate and other supplies.
Companion Option: $450.00 per person – Includes two nights lodging, seven meals, and use of facilities. Attendance in program and class materials are not included.
Commuter 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.
Special Discounts
NESS Member Discount: All current New England Santa Society Full Members receive $50 discount on any program fee or Companion ticket. Associate Members will receive $25 off.
Two Workshop Discount: Couples or partners who both attend a programs get $25 off each fee for a $50 total savings. Be sure to do both registrations on the same order.
Preparing 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.
Discounts will automatically be applied to the balance due invoice.