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Directed by Nick Sweeney, this HBO Max documentary follows the New Hampshire camp as it intentionally seeks to diversify its ranks.

"Santa Camp" refers primarily to two distinct cultural phenomena: a real-world annual training retreat for professional Christmas performers and an acclaimed documentary that explores the camp's efforts to modernize the image of Santa Claus. The Real-World "Santa Camp" Santa Camp

: A Black Santa seeking to provide representation. Directed by Nick Sweeney, this HBO Max documentary

: Curriculum includes practical skills like chimney-entry techniques, Santa selfies, and how to use sign language to communicate with children with disabilities. The Documentary: " Santa Camp " (2022)

: Players take on a "Santa Camp in Pinnacove" mission to renovate a rundown house into a training ground featuring classrooms, a small gym, and a training chimney.

: Beyond formal classes, the weekend features fireside talks and communal storytelling, often over "fortified" milk and cookies. The Documentary: " Santa Camp " (2022)