Putting Paper to Pencil

Writing Class

OMNI Learning Center again offers one of its most ambitious and popular classes ever, a complete immersion course in creative writing: from planning to drafting, revising, editing, and publishing their writing. The process focuses primarily on what children want to communicate.  Your child should absolutely not miss this class!  In keeping with our goal of realizing each student’s maximum potential and success, this course is divided into two separate classes based on each student’s assessed level. One class is conducted by Mrs. Gerstl and one class is conducted by Mr. Lake. Enrollment is strictly limited to third grade and above (already able to express themselves on paper) and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Monterey Campus

One class is conducted by Mrs. Gerstl and one class is conducted by Mr. Lake. Enrollment is strictly limited to third grade and above (already able to express themselves on paper) and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hollister Campus

OMNI Learning Center offers one of its most ambitious and popular classes ever, a complete immersion course in creative writing: from planning to drafting, revising, editing, and publishing their writing. The process focuses primarily on empowering children to coherently express what they want to communicate in a way that excites them!

NOTE: This class is taught in conjunction with the class Unlocking the Doors to the Universe, Reading, The Foundation of All Learning.  Read more about it here.

Enrollment is strictly limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Our class is conducted by Mrs. Shaylynn Mitchell.

Monterey Fall 2026-2027

Thursday afternoons, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. with no break,

beginning August 20, 2026;

Grades 3 to 7

The cost for the semester is $625

Class Schedule

August 20, 27

September 3, 10, 17, 24

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

November 5, 12, 19

December 3, 10, 17

January 7   

No Classes

No school on September 7 (Labor Day), November 11 (Veterans Day), November 23-26 (Thanksgiving Holiday) December 21-31 (Winter Break).

Hollister Fall 2026-2027

Wednesday afternoons, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.   

Grades 1 to 7

The cost for the semester is $600

Class Schedule

August 19, 26

September 2, 9, 16, 23. 30

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 10

December 2, 9, 16

January 6

No Classes

No school on September 7 (Labor Day), November 11 (Veterans Day), November 23-26 (Thanksgiving Holiday) December 21-31 (Winter Break).