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Member's Only: Information on this page is intended for use by active members of the Buckeye Santas. If you are not an active member, please visit the Become a Member tab to fill out the membership renewal form.
As a reminder, membership is completely FREE and must be renewed every January so that we have accurate contact information for everyone.
*This is a requirement for everyone.
Financial Support: We strive to support the Christmas community in a number of ways. We collect toys for Toys-For-Tots, we make financial donations to Christmas themed charities (when possible), we provide professional portraits for our members annually, and we bring in guest speakers to teach us about topics that will help us to be better Christmas performers. You can financially support our work by making donations (cash or check), participating in our monthly 50/50 raffle (in person meetings only), or via PayPal. Thank you!
2026
2026
FEB 12-15: North Pole Cornerstones (Oklahoma City, OK)
https://npcornerstones.com/
FEB 14-22: School 4 Santas "Discover Santa" Cruise (Eastern Caribbean)
https://www.school4santas.com/discover-santa-2026/
FEB 20-22: “Santa Blues” (Prior Lake, MN)
Tracy@northstarsantas.com
FEB 27-MAR 01: Christmas Performer Workshop #2 - Storytelling and Character Work (New England Santa Society, CT)
Built upon Performing Fundamentals, the Advanced Performing workshop builds further on those skills and gives you a deeper chance to grow as a performer and storyteller.
Additional Information: https://christmasperformerworkshops.com/workshops/
Registration Page:
MAR 6-8: Northern Lights Santa Academy (Duluth, GA)
https://northernlightssantaacademy.com/school
MAR 12-15: Lone Star Santas Presents (Grapevine, TX)
MAR 13-15: Master Claus Academy (Ohio Santas - Reynoldsburg, OH)
Join us March 13th-15th in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, for an extraordinary experience led by two absolute legends in the Christmas performance world: Steve Gillham and Lee Andrews. These industry titans will guide you through an intensive journey of Advanced Christmas Artistry that promises to transform your performance forever.
Additional Information & Registration Page: https://www.masterclausacademy.com/
APR (TBD): Christmas Performer Workshop #2 - Storytelling and Character Work (Jolly in Jacksonville II, FL)
Built upon Performing Fundamentals, the Advanced Performing workshop builds further on those skills and gives you a deeper chance to grow as a performer and storyteller.
Additional Information: https://christmasperformerworkshops.com/workshops/
Registration Page:
APR 24-26: Christmas Performer Workshop #2 - Storytelling and Character Work (TriState - Westville, NJ)
Built upon Performing Fundamentals, the Advanced Performing workshop builds further on those skills and gives you a deeper chance to grow as a performer and storyteller.
Additional Information: https://christmasperformerworkshops.com/workshops/
Registration Page:
MAY 15-17: Christmas Performer Workshop #1 - Performing FUNdamentals (Sleigh Society - Atlanta, GA)
If you’ve never had any focused training on performance skills, this is THE course for you!
Additional Information: https://christmasperformerworkshops.com/workshops/
Registration Page:
MAY 28 - JUN 6: School 4 Santas - Japan Cruise
https://www.school4santas.com/japan-may28-june6-2026/
JUN 12-14: Christmas Performer Workshop #1 - Performing FUNdamentals (ID)
If you’ve never had any focused training on performance skills, this is THE course for you!
Additional Information: https://christmasperformerworkshops.com/workshops/
Registration Page:
JUN 26-28: Wondrous Women of Christmas Society - Grande Spectacular, WWOC Society Conference for Advancing Christmas Performers (Cincinnati, OH)
The Wondrous Women of Christmas Society exists to elevate the elegance, artistry, and performance standards of women in the Christmas performer community. We are dedicated to enriching and educating women leaders, empowering them to take center stage as skilled, confident, and celebrated contributors to the Traditions of Christmas.
Additional Information: https://womenofchristmas.com/
Registration Page: https://womenofchristmas.com/register-june-2026
AUG (TBD): Santa Camp (New England Santa Society, Greenfield, NH)
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.
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.
Additional Information: https://newenglandsantasociety.org/santa-camp/
Registration Page:
AUG 20-23: Northern Lights Santa Academy (Atlanta, GA)
https://northernlightssantaacademy.com/school
AUG 21-23: Christmas Performer Workshop #1 - Performing FUNdamentals (Oklahoma Santas, OK)
If you’ve never had any focused training on performance skills, this is THE course for you!
Additional Information: https://christmasperformerworkshops.com/workshops/
Registration Page:
SEP (TBD): Christmas Performer Workshop #2 - Storytelling and Character Work (MN)
Built upon Performing Fundamentals, the Advanced Performing workshop builds further on those skills and gives you a deeper chance to grow as a performer and storyteller.
Additional Information: https://christmasperformerworkshops.com/workshops/
Registration Page:
SEP 10-13: Wondrous Women of Christmas Society - Christmas Ambassadors Symposium, Professional Development for Advancing Christmas Performers (St. Charles, MO)
The Wondrous Women of Christmas Society exists to elevate the elegance, artistry, and performance standards of women in the Christmas performer community. We are dedicated to enriching and educating women leaders, empowering them to take center stage as skilled, confident, and celebrated contributors to the Traditions of Christmas.
Additional Information: https://womenofchristmas.com/
Registration Page: https://womenofchristmas.com/register-sept-2026
OCT 1-3: Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School (Midland, MI)
It’s time to prepare for an unforgettable 2026 Santa School experience. The Santa Claus legend has enchanted hearts for centuries, and now the CWH Santa Claus School has become a treasured tradition of its own as we proudly celebrate 89 years of spreading Christmas cheer.
We are inspired by the school’s rich history and the enduring magic of Santa Claus. Together, we share a love for Christmas and the joyful spirit that unites us all. This year’s school promises to be filled with love, laughter, learning, and the timeless warmth that has made us the oldest and most famous Santa School in the world.
During your time here, we’ll revisit cherished traditions from the school’s earliest days while also introducing meaningful updates that keep us physically, mentally, and spiritually in top form. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with Santas and Mrs. Clauses from around the globe—bringing with them over a millennium of combined Santa experience. These friendships, stories, and shared moments will weave together the ageless magic of Santa lore.
Additional Information: https://www.santaclausschool.com/
Registration Page: httphttps://www.santaclausschool.com/register
OCT 2-4: Christmas Performer Workshop #2 - Storytelling and Character Work (Sleigh Society - Atlanta, GA)
Built upon Performing Fundamentals, the Advanced Performing workshop builds further on those skills and gives you a deeper chance to grow as a performer and storyteller.
Additional Information: https://christmasperformerworkshops.com/workshops/
Registration Page:
OCT 3-10: School 4 Santas New England / Canada Cruise
https://www.school4santas.com/new-england-canada-cruise-oct-3-10-2026/
OCT 23-25 (Tentative*): Christmas Performer Workshop #3 - Season Tune-Up and Vignettes (Buckeye Santas, OH)
This course is being specifically customized for our community. A mix of Season Tune-Up activities open to all Buckeye Santas members, and hand-picked vignettes from CPW#3. Agenda for the event:
FRI (10/23): Dinner and Discussion
SAT (10/24):
Season tune-up and round table format interactive topics for the season.
Professional portraits (a professional photographer will present to take photos).
CPW#3 Vignette Topic #1
SUN (10/25):
CPW#3 Vignette Topic #2
CPW#3 Vignette Topic #3
Additional Information: https://christmasperformerworkshops.com/workshops/
Registration Page:
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