Become a Verified Happy Place Craft Host.
A licensed, background-checked host network for creative people who want to bring joyful craft events to families in their community — with kits, training, and marketing already built for you.
Dream. Create. Celebrate.
See how Happy Place Craft Hosts bring meaningful creative adventures to children in their communities.
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Identity check, national criminal background check, sex offender registry screening, and signed Child Safety Policy — renewed every 12 months.
Lead creative experiences in your community.
Craft Hosts are independent Creative Community Leaders — not sales reps. You run beautiful, age-appropriate craft events using approved Happy Place kits and our host resources.
- Set your own rates for every event you host.
- No inventory pressure — order kits per event.
- No recruiting or downlines. This is a host network, not MLM.
- Verified Craft Host badge appears on your public profile.
Venues we love
From application to first event.
Apply
Tell us about you and submit consents + ID for verification.
Background check
The $50 background check is paid to Happy Place with your application package. Once payment clears, we email you a secure link to complete your accredited national criminal & registry screening.
Review & approve
We confirm results and grant Verified Craft Host status.
Train & host
Complete training, choose a membership, and start hosting.
Craft Hosts come from every walk of life.
If you love kids, love creating, and love your community — there's a place for you in the Happy Place host network.
…and anyone with a passion for creative experiences and safe, joyful spaces for kids.
Everything you need, in one dashboard.
Approved craft kits
Ready-to-host kits with materials, instructions, and themed activities.
Lesson plans & guides
Downloadable event playbooks and age-appropriate lesson plans.
Marketing toolkit
Branded flyers, social templates, and parent-friendly signup pages.
Host training
Self-paced training on running joyful, safe, well-organized events.
Earnings dashboard
Track registrations, attendance, kit orders, and event earnings.
Partner leads
Get matched with communities and venues looking for a Verified Host.
Choose the plan that fits your pace.
Perfect for independent hosts.
- Verified Host badge
- Public marketplace profile
- Booking + CRM tools
- Core lesson plans
- Host community group
- Standard kit pricing
For hosts building a real local business.
- Everything in Starter
- Marketplace priority placement
- Full marketing library
- Full lesson plan library
- Discount on Adventure Boxes & kits
- Lead matching from communities
- Premium profile with portfolio
Save two months + coaching.
- Everything in Signature
- Save two months (vs monthly)
- Top priority marketplace placement
- Quarterly 1:1 coaching call
- Exclusive seasonal host kits
- Early access to new programs
Membership unlocks resources — verification & host approval are required before activating a plan.
Set your own rates.
Earn by hosting creative events in your community. We connect hosts with opportunities and provide the tools to succeed.
Set your own rates
You decide what to charge for clubs, parties, camps, and events in your market.
Earn doing what you love
Turn your creativity into income by hosting joyful, memorable experiences for kids.
We bring the opportunities
Get matched with families, communities, and venues looking for a Verified Craft Host.
Community Craft Clubs
Host weekly or monthly clubs for residential communities, schools, or libraries. Set a per-child fee or flat rate for the series. Families register through your marketplace profile and pay online.
Birthday Parties & Private Events
Quote a flat party fee or per-child rate for birthdays, playdates, and private gatherings. You keep the event fee and can offer upgrades like extra guests or premium crafts.
Camps & Seasonal Programs
Bundle multiple days into summer camps, holiday workshops, or seasonal series. Price per camper for the full program — larger groups and multi-day formats create bigger earning opportunities.
Actual earnings vary by market, event size, materials, and host pricing. Revenue-split details are covered in the Craft Host Agreement.
Build a reputation families recognize instantly.
Hosts earn badges as they grow — so families can see specialties, milestones, and community favorites at a glance.
More than a directory — a place families discover local experiences.
As the marketplace grows, your Happy Place profile becomes a home base for everything you offer.
Their own photos
Showcase real events, kids' finished projects, and your creative style.
Personal event calendar
Publish upcoming public events families can book directly.
Reviews from families
Verified reviews build trust and rank you higher in the marketplace.
Specialty crafts
Highlight what you do best — STEM, sensory, seasonal, or signature themes.
Portfolio
A visual gallery of past adventures, kits, and community collaborations.
Public events feed
Families in your area discover open workshops, camps, and parties.
Ready to apply?
Applications happen inside your free host account, so you can save your progress, upload your ID securely, and track verification every step of the way.
- 1Create your free account (takes about a minute).
- 2Complete the application — legal details, consents, and e-signature.
- 3Upload your photo ID privately for verification.
- 4Track background check, training, and approval in your host portal.
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