The Elf Academy
Jackson Square is excited to announce the launch of its Christmas Elf Academy, a free family event designed to bring festive magic to the Bishop’s Stortford community across two weekends in the lead up to Christmas Eve. The free experience will take place in the former Claire’s Accessories unit, transforming the space into a Christmas-themed training ground where children can earn their official elf credentials.
The Elf Academy offers little ones the chance to get hands on with three main activity stations, each designed to teach essential elf skills including The Reindeer Food Bar, Santa’s Workshops and The Claus Kitchen.
Upon completing all activities, children participate in a graduation ceremony where they will receive an official Jackson Square Elf Academy certificate as well as a special video messages from the big man himself!
With this being a free event, and considering Christmas is the time for giving, attendees are encouraged to bring an item to donate to the Sleigh Donation Station in support of Grove Cottage, Jackson Square’s Charity of the Year Partner, helping make Christmas brighter for those in our local community who need it most. Suggested items include:
- Sticker books
- Board Books: Ages 0-3
- Picture Books: Ages 3-8
- Readers: Ages 4-8
- Primary: Ages 8-12
- Young Adult: Ages 12-18
- Poster paints
- Hand drums
- Tambourines
- Shakers
- Castanets
- Xylophones
- Glockenspiels
- Recorders
- Hand bells
- Puzzles: selection suitable for babies up to young adults
The Elf Academy operates on a walk in basis, with professional elf staff members on hand to guide families through the experience.
Dates: 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st
Times: 11am – 3pm
