2026 44th Annual Professional                            Santa & Mrs. Claus School               ONLINE & LIVE CONFERENCES

2026 we celebrate 44 years of ever evolving training for Holiday Performers.      Rooted in the traditional but keeping up with the social trends of the present!

 

Over 150 different courses are available through Professional Santa Claus School.    All are unique and EXCLUSIVE to PSCS.

Whether you are brand new to the Santa industry, or you have been out on your own trying to figure it out, or you have 35 years performing as Santa, we guarantee you'll learn hundreds of new things, tips, techniques, tricks and procedures that will change the polish, enjoyment and trojectory of your career. 

 

2026 ONLINE 4 SEMESTERS

128 Seminars!

(See Below!)

 

3-Day LIVE P.S.C.S. ON TOUR Conference

in Chicago, IL

 

4-Day Live Conference in Denver, CO

for ELITE & ADVANCED Performers

    PSCS ON TOUR  3-day Live Conference   Chicago, IL    

Details are still being finalized by local Santas. All Performers are welcome to join!

 

Friday Afternoon 1-5 PM Seminars

Friday Night Fun Night Group Activity

Saturday & Sunday  9 AM - 5:30 PM  Seminars

25-35 seminars will be presented.

3.50 Hours session for Mrs. Clauses & Elves

Buffet lunches Saturday and Sunday

Discount Lodging will be available at the Conference Hotel

Logo neck wallet name tag 

Logo Binder with writing tablet

Logo Pen

Diploma, Group and Individual Photos

& Graduation Party on Sunday

 

First 16 Santas who REGISTER will receive GIFT of

the MY SANTA REPORTS Marketing program. ($400 Value!)

ELITE & ADVANCED PERFORMERS

           4-Day LIVE Conference in Denver, CO             

Labor Day Weekend  Sept 4-7th

This is an extra special 4-day weekend conference!

Friday night: Fun Night! Group recreational outing.

Saturday & Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm  interactive classroom (See below)

Buffet Lunch is included 3 days

Monday: 250 Publicity Photos in 3 settings with 3-D props

(green screen available)

Higher level, advanced Holiday Performer Skills;

  • Putting into action concepts from PSCS courses and this year's online educational semesters.
  • Perfecting YOUR Santa shows. Flow. Engagement. Making memories. Polishing activities.
  • Working on smooth transitions between your show activities.
  • Increasing income by refining packages offered to your clients.
  • Checklist of credentials -  Learn to say no to clients who no longer serve your career growth.
  • Polishing your Sensitive Santa skills for special needs events.
  • More techniques for working with Pro Photo Studios for minis.
  • Emphasis on FREE FORM performing for high profile clients.
  • Driving home the INTENTIONS for better results at every performance.
  • Updating your branding messages for more powerful impact.
  • Your E.P. form (from ESP course) to apply for high profile/international gigs
  • Creating Video Promotions for various exclusive clients looking for performers
  • Working on 6 second sound bytes.
  • Building career experience for International Resort and Cruiseline contracts
  • Online audition skills for movies, commercials and other opportunities.
  • Updating the content on your CPS or ESP website.
  • Effectively using your My Santa Reports program to grow your business
  • Getting ready for your publicity photos on Monday.
  • YES! Bring your Santa outfits & HD make-up kits for your Publicity Photos
  • Limited Santa Store of select items will be available.

                        ONLINE                           ELEVATING YOUR PERFORMER SKILLS                   Semester # 1   April - June  40-50 hrs.   

Sessions ​recorded for later viewing of you need to miss a seminar session.

  • Planning your career now for maximum career success in 5 years vs. 25 years!
  • Anatomy of a seated Santa visit. Understand, master, control, adjust, own it!
  • Gracefully end any seated visit in less than 2 seconds. (Line pacing technique)
  • Never lift another child onto your lap. 
  • L.A.S.H. technique - Instantly greet & pose the child/ren in one move! No jostling!
  • How to easily stop a squirming baby from falling.
  • 30 easy ways to win over toddlers / hesitant visitors.
  • Understanding the various levels of child development for better, more varied visits.
  • In depth application of procedures for children on the developmental chart.
  • The Jolly Factor – How to achieve and maintain the JOLLY for 4,6, even 8 hours!
  • How to answer any impossible question.
  • Santa visits - Handling visits w children traumatized by natural disasters/shootings.
  • ASL American Sign Language for Santa / Mrs. Claus
  • Understanding Autism and adapting lap visits for the Special Needs visitor.
  • HOW TO: Pet Photo Events – Success instead of chaos.
  • HOW TO: Mini- Sessions (5-15 mins.) with professional photo studios
  • Mastery and control of events at Pre-Schools, Day Cares & Elementary schools
  • Santa / Mrs. Claus visits to Senior Living Centers.
  • High Definition Make-up for a more polished professional look. Prep for Photo studio bookings, television commercials, online auditions, etc. Clients will rave! Tips will increase as you mesmerize children, parents and event coordinators with a new dimension of stunning realism!
  • Beard and moustache grooming to that storybook Santa look.
  • Better conversations with all ages of visitors. The “Kiddie Kocktail Party”
  • Unicorns, Penguins, Asteroids, Northern Lights… How to WOW! 
  • Pacing your line. It IS possible to have longer visits and move up to 125 children through the busy line in one hour having more fun, without rushing anyone!
  • How to end an event, in 10 mins., with over 100 families still in line at closing time.
  • Preparing your “Santa Secrets” for more interesting end to each visit.
  • Basic Santa phrases in Spanish to get through a seated visit.
  • Insider resources, solutions, tips, tricks and secrets to every aspect of Clausing.
  • Have a healthy season despite the runny noses, coughs, fevers & sneezes on your lap.

                                 ONLINE                                           Elevating your Business to Excellence               Branding  Marketing  Private Consultations    Semester # 2      30 hours 

Sessions ​recorded for later viewing of you need to miss a seminar session.

                                  May - July                                                     Includes THREE 30 min. Private Consultations   (Value $ 225)            

                     Includes customized Graphics Services    (Value $ 750)                  Includes CPS Certification & CPS Website   (Value $ 280)

Includes Powerful Marketing Program  (Value $400) 

  • Picking a powerful Business Name  (2 hrs +  a 30 minute p.c.*)
  • Starting your business – Legal aspects,forms & requirements (2 hrs)
  • Develop your business brand to eclipse your competition.  (6 hrs + 2 p.c.*s)
  • Maximize your season. Effective Income projections, Roadmap for more profits…
  • Get off the Gig Salad rat-race of chasing “ify” shoppers and build a real client list!
  • Is your BUSINESS CARD really working for you? Let’s design one that does!
  • Iron clad contract/invoicing elements, legal considerations, avoid misunderstandings
  • Income generation tactics that most Santas have never considered  (2.50 hrs)
  • Connecting with your client; InstaGram, Facebook business profile, business signature, printed materials…
  • Marketing your Santa / Mrs. Claus Business (3 hrs)
  • Unique Publicity Photos – Upgrade your presentation for higher dollar bookings.
  • Creating various Business Packages to increase income with every booking.
  • Collection of FREE GOODIES to give clients to increase value and inspire referrals.
  • Communicating with your client on a professional level for more smooth events.
  • On-site mini elf training for an instantly smoother operation and line pacing.
  • Working with the press - When a microphone is shoved in your face. SSSB!
  • Creating an attention-getting PRESS RELEASE for free blanket marketing attention.
  • The Santa Industry ETHICS of working with clients, agents another Santas.
  • When the hugs end - Overcoming post-season blues.

This Semester INCLUDES...

                                 ONLINE                                  THAT's ENTERTAINMENT! How to WOW!   Semester # 3      20-25 Hrs 

Sessions ​recorded for later viewing of you need to miss a seminar session.

20 hours of lively, fun, interactive ZOOMS with the group.

ONLINE    TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS   July-August 

Take your entertainment repertoire to a whole new level and start having more fun yourself at your event. You’ll leave events twice as energized by your crowds reactions, participation by guests of all ages, bigger tips and more referrals (once you ditch the storybook) get the gang up and joining you.

EXCLUSIVE COPYRIGHTED ACTIVITIES not shared at any other Santa training on the planet.

  • Santa/Mrs. Claus MINDSET. WAY easier than the complex “backstory” method!
  • Stop “acting” and start THINKING just like Santa/Mrs. 
  • Far Beyond what we know about Santa / Mrs. Claus.
  • Fun, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES for holiday parties with all ages. Dazzle ‘em!
  • Backing it up, when you tell your client they will have a “MAGICAL” experience.
  • Knowing when to RESET YOUR LINE and how to do that in 6 minutes.
  • Why “fake” bearded Santas often succeed in staying in character better!
  • Real bearded Santas – Digging deeper to flip that switch. Soul searching exercise.
  • Best resource book for great stage material and FUN with your audience.
  • Ego versus CONFIDENCE.
  • “INTENTIONAL” events for better success at every event!
  • Storytelling secrets to being truly entertaining to your audience with a 7 minute attention span. Reading a book is NOT “entertainment” to your client.
  • The real secret to CONFIDENCE on stage in front of 30 or 3000!
  • On stage – Impromptu Stage Shows with no prep time to captivate your audience
  • UNIQUE PROPS that can be incorporated in your Santa / Mrs. Claus show
  • How you can make Santa’s reindeer fly by in your home visit client’s backyard.
  • Adding magic to a home visit & the morning after, with a $1.00 trinket.
  • Tools for on stage and group interaction. (Exclusive Hand outs from PSCS)
  • HOW TO! The original (TRADEMARKED in 1984) “Sneak-N-Peek™” 

                                  ONLINE                                MRS.CLAUS Steps out into the SPOTLIGHT!   Mrs. Claus Semester

Sessions ​recorded for later viewing of you need to miss a seminar session.

8 Hours – 4 ONLINE seminars   July 2026  Wed. evenings

  • Creating your persona, to perform separately from Santa, not in his shadow!
  • Why Mrs. C. is usually underpaid. How to fix this.
  • Designing your SOLO Mrs. Claus performance / shows.
  • Building impressive value in your Mrs. Claus without a Santa Claus sidekick
  • Mrs. Claus get out of the kitchen – mentally and physically.
  • How to market so Mrs. Claus is paid more than the average Santa.
  • Updating your Mrs. Claus wardrobe without breaking the bank.
  • Mrs. Claus FASHION and accessories.