2025 Santa Camp Deferred Tuition Program
The New England Santa Society is proud to announce the establishment of a special fund to assist new Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and other Christmas performers get started with their new role.
The New England Santa Society Memorial Fund will help reduce the start-up costs for beginning performers by offering a program to help with the initial cost of attending Preparing for the Sleigh at Santa Camp. The program is open now for the 2025 Santa Camp.
Qualifying applicants will have half the tuition to attend Preparing for the Sleigh deferred for two holiday seasons beyond Santa Camp. That gives them two full seasons to get established before needing to pay the deferred tuition.
We all know the expense of getting started can be daunting. The cost of outfits, accessories, insurance, background checks, marketing, and education can quickly add up to a few thousand dollars per person. Reaching the break-even point, can take a number of seasons.
One of the most important steps to becoming a competent, professional performer is education. A comprehensive introductory course such as our Preparing for the Sleigh offers a solid foundation from which to build a successful Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elf or helper character and career.
To qualify for the program:
- An application will be required of those seeking deferred tuition.
- Applicants must be a full member of New England Santa Society.
- They must be a new or novice Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elf or other Christmas character. Minimal appearances in past years are acceptable.
- They have not attended a similar class or program (in-person or virtual) in the recent past. Participation in workshops or conferences won’t necessarily disqualify someone.
- They have not worked a significant number of holiday events or earned significant income from performing as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elf or similar characters.
Here is the link to the application for any who wish to apply.
Recipients and applicants for the assistance will not be made public. Only NESS Executive Board, NESSMF Committee and appropriate NESS and Santa Camp personnel will have access to names and information.