Fire Safety for Haunted Attractions
Fire Safety for Attractions
May 04, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Classroom:
A, Class Code:
In order to promote safety,Pennsylvania Amusement Ride Safety Seminar, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture , and the National Haunters Convention & Halloween Show is offering this class at no charge. This class is FREE : Simply show up at the class at the proper time.
For those interested, You WILL have the option to take the test offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for inspectors of haunted attractions at the National Haunters Convention and you will be able to count the hours towards your Pennsylvania Inspectors training requirement. This course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards.
How do the national codes and standards affect the operation of a haunted attraction? This presentation is designed to explore the national voluntary standards that have been adopted throughout the United States and give the participant a fundamental understanding of the codes and standards that impact the Haunted Attraction industry.
This course will explore NFPA Part 70 The National Electrical Code, NFPA 702 Flame Propagation, NFPA Part 10 Fire Extinguishers, and NFPA 101 The Life Safety Code.
This presentation will offer practical suggestions on code compliance, design considerations, and useful tips on keeping your insurance company and local fire marshall happy.
It will also touch on various haunted attractions disasters and significant catastrophic events from January 1973 - March 2011. What went wrong lessons learned, and practical tips to lower the risk of a catastrophe in any haunted attraction. "Guaranteed to be the scariest presentation at NHC."
Price: $0.00
Creating a "LIT" Haunted Foam Tombstones by John Ehrenreich of Hot Wire Foam Factory
John Ehrenreich
May 04, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Classroom:
b, Class Code:
Creating a "LIT" Haunted Foam Tombstones by John Ehrenreich of Hot Wire Foam Factory
Using various Hot Wire Foam Factory tools, John will demonstrate sculpting Styrofoam for use as Haunted Foam Tombstones. To add another dimension to your haunted yard or attraction, the tombstone will actually be "LIT". Included in the demonstration will be techniques in simulating stone and brick objects such as walls that will take you beyond tombstones. The seminar will take you from the beginning to a completed project, including coating, painting and various techniques. Application will be appropriate for the beginner who does a front yard haunt as well as the professional Haunter.
SPEAKER BIO
John Ehrenreich of Hot Wire Foam Factory
In a previous life, John was an Engineering Manager for a major electronics firm. In pursuit of hobbies and other interest, John and his wife Pat, have found the many uses of Styrofoam. They have been users of various hot wire Styrofoam tools to sculpt and carve Styrofoam for over 18 years. Now retired, John, with Pat, have represented Hot Wire Foam Factory as Sales Consultants for the past seven years. John has applied his experience with hot wire tools to his own Halloween front yard haunt as well as to various other hobby and craft interest such as model railroading,
village collectibles and historic miniatures.
www.hotwirefoamfactory.com
Price: $10.00
The Queue Line Starts Here : Advertising that brings customers Screaming to your Door!!!
Dick Terhune
May 04, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Classroom:
B, Class Code:
“THE QUEUE LINE STARTS HERE:
Haunt Advertising That Brings Customers SCREAMING To Your Door!!”
Presented By
Dick Terhune
What if you could build your audience’s anticipation--ratchet up their tension--and push them to the edge of fear--before they ever reach your queue line?? The VOICE FROM HELL, DICK TERHUNE will show you how to create highly-effective traffic-building results-getting advertising that irresistibly draws your customers in for a much-anticipated night of terror. With a Client-List that includes Atlanta’s Netherworld, Creepyworld in St. Louis, Denver’s Asylum & 13th Floor, Salt Lake City’s Castle of Chaos & Nightmare Mansion, and many other great haunts all over North America & the UK, DICK TERHUNE is the Haunt Industry’s Leading Authority on the craft and care of Haunt Advertising. Want to find out how the VOICE FROM HELL has increased, doubled, even tripled his clients’ attendance? Don’t miss this session!!
DICK TERHUNE, “THE VOICE FROM HELL”
The “Voice” of Netherworld...The Darkness...The 13th Floor...and a growing list of great Haunted Attractions throughout North America & the UK, DICK TERHUNE is the Haunt Industry’s Master of the Dark Arts of Advertising & Marketing. An award-winning Writer, Producer, and Voice-Actor, Dick is featured on the “World of Warcraft: Cataclysm” game, “Darkest of Days” for Xbox, and narrations of Poe’s “The Raven” and “The Cask of Amontillado” on TaleTube.com. Listen at www.VoiceFromHell.com for samples of his insidious inspirations...
Price: $10.00
Look Before You Leap: What to Consider When You Want to Go Pro
Dusti Lewars
May 04, 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Classroom:
b, Class Code:
You're poised on the brink of taking your love for haunting to a professional level. What could possibly go wrong?
Come prepared to discuss all the things you should be considering before you invest your money, your talent, and your passion into that dream.
Price: $10.00
Scary Wood Foam Grave Markers by John Ehrenreich of Hot Wire Foam Factory
John Ehrenreich
May 05, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Classroom:
B, Class Code:
Scary Wood Foam Grave Markers by John Ehrenreich of Hot Wire Foam Factory
Using various Hot Wire Foam Factory tools, John will demonstrate sculpting Styrofoam for use as Scary Wood Foam Grave Markers. Included in the demonstration will be techniques in simulating wood objects that will take you beyond grave markers. The seminar will take you from the beginning to a completed project, including coating, painting and various techniques. Application will be appropriate for the beginner who does a front yard haunt as well as the professional Haunter.
SPEAKER BIO
John Ehrenreich of Hot Wire Foam Factory
In a previous life, John was an Engineering Manager for a major electronics firm. In pursuit of hobbies and other interest, John and his wife Pat, have found the many uses of Styrofoam. They have been users of various hot wire Styrofoam tools to sculpt and carve Styrofoam for over 18 years. Now retired, John, with Pat, have represented Hot Wire Foam Factory as Sales Consultants for the past seven years. John has applied his experience with hot wire tools to his own Halloween front yard haunt as well as to various other hobby and craft interest such as model railroading, village collectibles and historic miniatures.
www.hotwirefoamfactory.com
Price: $10.00
Designing a Haunted Attraction Utilizing C.A.D Software
Ed Gannon
May 05, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Classroom:
A, Class Code:
How can you maximize the floor path of your event ? How can you alter your floor plan year after year utilizing the same quantity of materials ? How can you save yourself THOUSANDS in planning your haunt down to the smallest detail prior to building it ?
With C.A.D software, Ed Gannon can teach you how to create, alter, and modify the floor plan of your haunted attraction year after year quickly and easily.
'Old Project' Image by Creator Africa Designer
Price: $20.00
Guerrilla Marketing
Kim Yates
May 05, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Classroom:
A, Class Code:
Learn how to market your haunted attraction in new and unusual ways.
Promote your haunt like no one else has ever has.
Want to make your haunt stand out in a sea of other haunted attractions?
Then you need this class!
Marketing Image by Renjith Krishnan
Price: $20.00
THE Novice FX Makeup Approach
Kristine E Merckx
May 05, 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
Classroom:
B, Class Code:
This workshop is designed for those who are new to the world of special effects makeup. A working kit can be put together with basic grocery store items and a few key pieces.
Depending on the time allotted per day, this workshop is divided into 3 sections. They can all be touched upon each day or a section a day can be covered.
Part One – supplies and basic makeup techniques
Part Two – adding items from grocery store with some FX supplies and cover basic cotton build ups with latex overlay
Part Three – basic gelatin buildups with latex overlay
Cover scares, gashes, bites and burns
Price: $25.00
Tombstone Foam Carving - Make N Take!!!
John Ehrenreich
May 05, 11:15 AM - 12:15 AM
Classroom:
b, Class Code:
More info coming soon!
Make sure you grab a chance to be at this incredible Make N Take by the Hot Wire Foam Factory.
SPEAKER BIO
John Ehrenreich of Hot Wire Foam Factory
In a previous life, John was an Engineering Manager for a major electronics firm. In pursuit of hobbies and other interest, John and his wife Pat, have found the many uses of Styrofoam. They have been users of various hot wire Styrofoam tools to sculpt and carve Styrofoam for over 18 years. Now retired, John, with Pat, have represented Hot Wire Foam Factory as Sales Consultants for the past seven years. John has applied his experience with hot wire tools to his own Halloween front yard haunt as well as to various other hobby and craft interest such as model railroading, village collectibles and historic miniatures.
www.hotwirefoamfactory.com
Price: $40.00
Haunts: The Human Element
Nina Ely
May 05, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Classroom:
A, Class Code:
More Info Coming Soon!
Child Holds A Pumpkin by Ponsulak
Price: $10.00
How to "Out Scare" your competition!!!
John Denley
May 05, 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Classroom:
A, Class Code:
In this class you will learn:
a) 13 "in your face" scares that will send your patrons screaming!
b) How to get their (the customer's) business before your competition!
c) 13 Advertising and Marketing secrets that work Big-Time!!!
d) 13 Mistakes to avoid!
Price: $10.00
The Professor's Long Lost Sketchbook...I open my Secrets to You!
John Denley
May 05, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Classroom:
A, Class Code:
In this class you will have access to my personal sketches and designs. I have consulted for Theme Parks all over the world and now it's your turn.
Each attendee will receive a copy of 15 of my design sketches!!!
a) Scare Designs
b) Maze Designs
c) Room and Theme Designs
d) Sources that will save you thousands of dollars...Let me put over 25 years of experience to work for you!!
You can't afford to miss this class...each design will be discussed will question following..let me solve your haunting problems!!!
Price: $20.00
Tent Haunt Secrets
George Maser
May 05, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Classroom:
A, Class Code:
The use of tents at your event. Description of tent types and prices.
Dealing with your fire marshal. What you can do in a tent you can't do in a building. Approved tent maze designs. Cheap low tech scares that work.
Price: $20.00
Making Great Stuff with Great Stuff - BEGINNERS CLASS
Michael Bruner
May 06, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Classroom:
A, Class Code:
THIS CLASS IS SPONSORED BY DOW CHEMICAL
Learn the basics of creating incredible props utilizing the common resource material "GREAT STUFF" expanding foam.
Special Note: There will be over $1,000 worth of prizes that will be divided evenly among all the attendees of this class.
Price: $20.00
Sinew Marketing
Matthew Flagler
May 06, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Classroom:
B, Class Code:
One of the biggest challenges that a business faces is promoting itself. This can be an even more daunting task on startup or within the constraints of a limited budget. Matthew brings almost 20 years of experience in marketing and promotion to the table for this intensive seminar. Matthew’s successful philosophy is that any business can use creative means to open up promotional opportunities on a sinewy budget. Participants will learn how Matthew transformed a new haunted attraction into the largest in its area in 5 short years, and how it was profitable from the very first show. Even if you do not operate a non-profit event, you will benefit from Matthew’s expertise in building a successful business. This session is an abridged version of his new book, Sinew Marketing, due for publication late 2012.
Price: $10.00
Great stuff from Great Stuff Part Deux: concept creation and construction
Chrispy Williams
May 06, 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
Classroom:
A, Class Code:
NOTE: THIS IS AN ADVANCED LEVEL CLASS
If you took the Great Stuff with Great stuff basics class and want to expand your concepts to larger scale and/or with greater detail props, this would be the class for you ! We continue explore the properties and application of the variety of great stuff products and how to use them on larger scale projects, that won’t break the bank, your back or eat up your storage space. Concept design, construction, trouble shooting and problem solving will be the focus of this class. Have you ever tried to make a larger piece and couldn’t get the great stuff to work for you in the way you envisioned? Bring your questions, photos and ideas to this class and walk out with solutions. If you are taking this class please submit your concept to: hauntedcampout@gmail.com one concept will be selected as a class project.
Price: $25.00
Bringing Your Sponsorship Program Back From the Grave
Matthew Flagler
May 06, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Classroom:
B, Class Code:
You DO NOT have to operate a haunted attraction to benefit from this session! If you operate a business of any kind, whether for profit or non-profit/charity, this may be for you.
Would you like to generate cash flow from more than just admission and concession sales? Would you be interested in converting your popularity into cash? Could you benefit from operating funds earlier in the season? Do you like the idea of paying for many of your expenses with someone else’s money well before opening night? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, this session is definitely for you! There are many companies out there that are trying to reach your customers. You can leverage this opportunity, and introduce their fine products or services to your customers, for a fee. These other companies are already spending that money elsewhere, hoping someone else can do for them the very same thing. If they are going to spend it anyway, don’t you think it should be with you? Ah, but that’s not as easy as it sounds. If it were, everyone would be doing it, wouldn’t they? So how can you do it? That’s exactly what you’ll learn in this session. If you operate a non-profit or charity business, what you will learn can help you provide more money to your charity or group. If you are for profit, it can provide a bigger bottom line.
Price: $10.00