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Writing : Art : Music
for San Francisco Bay Area
elementary, middle school
& high school students

SUMMER PROGRAM 2026 for VERY SMALL GROUPS (5 Kids Max) or 1:1 TUTORING via INTERACTIVE LIVE ZOOM CLASSES - PRIORITY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

SUMMER PROGRAM 2026  -  SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS (5 Kids Max)  -  1:1 TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES  -  INTERACTIVE LIVE ZOOM WORKSHOPS  -  PRIORITY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
SUMMER PROGRAM 2026  -  SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS (5 Kids Max)  -  1:1 TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES  -  INTERACTIVE LIVE ZOOM WORKSHOPS  -  PRIORITY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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WRITING
​TUTORING

Mentorship
​select 1:1 & very small groups
winter/spring
INFO
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SUMMER
​2026

​Day Camp Reimagined
​writing classes : art : music
priority registration
NOW OPEN
Palo Alto 7th grader in writing class smiling

CREATIVE
WRITING

Masterclass
​fiction : poetry : memoir

songwriting : screenwriting
EXPLORE

Differentiated Learning Experiences

for students
of all backgrounds,
learning styles
& skill levels

Personalized
​Classes

authentic, inclusive
& interactive
to engage, inspire
& empower

SMALL CLASS SIZES BY DESIGN
every student is seen & heard
* space limited *

COURSE MENU

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Creative Writing Masterclass

Essential skill-building mentorship for elementary school, middle school, or high school students.
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Academic Essay
Mastery

Proven strategies for writing persuasive, well-supported arguments & application essays.
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Songwriting
Lab

Creativity & craft training for aspiring songwriters to build a portfolio of original music.
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Executive Function
& Study Skills

Initiation & organization systems for middle school student success & peace of mind.
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Media Literacy
​in the AI era

Incisive critical-thinking methods for middle & high school engagement with 21st century media.
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Art of Seeing
Advanced Drawing

Immersive opportunities for students of all ages to cultivate a signature art practice.
ENROLL NOW

Sample Student Achievements

Why does the clock run faster when
the world fades into pixels?

Who gave this jungle
the gold crown and scepter?

Read Parent
& Student Testimonials

"Sam Prestianni helps each child find
their inner courage, voice & heart. He
ignites their interests & helps build
them into lifelong passions."

learn more
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