THE PRACTICAL SANTA
Charlotte’s Premier Professional Santa Training Program
March 20, 21, 22 — 2026
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 20th — Opening Night
| Topic | Speaker | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration / Sign In / Take Your Seat | Sign in 2nd floor, hotel | 6:45 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Opening Remarks, Schedule & Introductions | Doug Eberhart | 7:00 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Santa’s Wardrobe | Doug Eberhart | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM |
| ProSantaShop is Brought to YOU | Doug Eberhart | 8:45 PM | 10:00 PM |
Saturday, March 21st — Full Day
| Topic | Speaker | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingle, Water & Snacks | — | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Visit by Santa | — | 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Opening Remarks | Stephen Price | 8:30 AM | 8:40 AM |
| Motivation & School Background | Doug Eberhart | 8:40 AM | 9:15 AM |
| Make-up & Beards | Rich Lange | 9:15 AM | 9:45 AM |
| Break | — | 9:45 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Workshop: HO HO HO / Entrance Walk & Pointers | — | 10:00 AM | 10:45 AM |
| Business Side of Being Santa | Rich Lange, Stephen Price | 10:45 AM | 11:45 AM |
| Lunch | — | 11:45 AM | 1:15 PM |
| Pricing | Rich Lange, Stephen Price, Len Myers | 1:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| Workshop: Business Cards / Sales Sheets / Websites | — | 1:45 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Break | — | 2:30 PM | 2:45 PM |
| What Type of Santa | Doug Eberhart | 2:45 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Types of Santa Visits | Doug Eberhart | 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM |
| Organizing Your Santa Visits | ProSantaSolutions, Intake Forms, Excel | 3:15 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Exiting Your Venue | Doug Eberhart (Countdown, Farewell Poem) | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Today’s Recap & Schedule | Doug Eberhart | 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Dinner on Your Own | — | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Photography Sessions (2 Photographers) | Strike a Pose: Stephen & Rich | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Sunday, March 22nd — Final Day
| Topic | Speaker | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | — | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Q & A Session | Doug, Stephen & Rich | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Break | — | 10:00 AM | 10:15 AM |
| Santa Development | Doug Eberhart | 10:15 AM | 11:15 AM |
| Hair Whitening Demo | Rachel Jordan on Santa Russ Wilkinson | 11:15 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Pizza Lunch by ProSantaShop (Hair Whitening continues) | — | 11:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Putting Skills to Work | — | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Break | — | 2:30 PM | 2:45 PM |
| Finished Foundation & Comments | — | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM |
| Final Wrap-up, Evaluations & Certificates | — | 3:45 PM | 4:30 PM |
| ProSantaShop is OPEN | — | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
March 20-22, 2026
Friday Evening through Sunday
2.5 Days of Training
Charlotte, NC
Hilton Garden Inn
3224 Westerly Walk Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28277
Limited Space
Small Class Sizes
Personal Attention
704-902-9600
ADVANCED SANTA STUDIES
Take Your Santa Skills to the Next Level
August 14-16, 2026
Friday – Sunday
3 Days of Advanced Training
Charlotte, NC
Hilton Garden Inn
3224 Westerly Walk Avenue
Prerequisites
For Experienced Santas
Prior Training Required
Advanced Curriculum
✓ Master-Level Character Development
✓ Premium Event & Corporate Appearances
✓ Advanced Photography & Video Techniques
✓ Social Media & Personal Branding
✓ Handling Difficult Situations
✓ Building a Six-Figure Santa Business
Not Sure Which Course Is Right For You?
Contact Doug directly and he’ll help you choose the perfect program for your Santa journey.