The Golden State Academy
Golden State Academy, 200 Brown Rd #201, #201, Fremont, CA 94539
About
The Golden State Academy offers speech and debate after-school programming, including Intro to Public Speaking, Introduction/Beginner/Introduction/Fundamentals of Speech and Debate, Introduction to Competitive Speech and Debate, private speech coaching, Lincoln-Douglas Debate training, Public Forum Debate training, and Original Oratory training. It also offers an Elementary School Program for grades 3-5, with two hours weekly on the weekends, and Summer 2026 sessions from June 8, 2026 to August 16, 2026 with in-person or online options.
Programs
- Speech and debate after-school program — Students in elementary, middle, and high school classes are mentioned; elementary grades 3-5 are specifically stated for Summer 2026 · After school; classes are also offered on weekends for some programs
- Elementary School Program — Grades 3-5 · Two hours weekly on the weekends · $875
- Intro to Public Speaking — Grades 3-5
- Introduction/Beginner / Introduction/Fundamentals of Speech and Debate — Elementary students; beginners with little to no experience
- Introduction to Competitive Speech and Debate — Students looking to compete in speech and debate next school year; rising 6th to 12th graders are welcome to take the competitive programs
- Experienced Speech & Debate Programs for Returning Beginners & Experienced Competitors — Returning students and/or students with extensive experience in speech and debate
- Private speech coaching — Elementary, middle, and high school students
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate training — Elementary, middle, and high school students
- Public Forum Debate training — Elementary, middle, and high school students
- Original Oratory training — Elementary, middle, and high school students
At a glance
- Ages: 8–18 years old
- Price range: $875
- General schedule: Summer 2026: in-person or online options; two-week beginner camps from 2026-06-08 to 2026-08-01; weekly beginner classes from 2026-06-08 to 2026-08-07; experienced programs from 2026-06-08 to 2026-07-31; elementary school program meets two hours weekly on weekends.
- Facility hours: School year Hours M-F: 3:45 pm - 8:30 pm; Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
About the provider
The program’s mission statement is, "If You Can Speak, You Can Influence, if You Can Influence, You Can Change Lives." Its credentials include the National's Overall School of Excellence Award in 2016, the 2021 CHSSA Middle School Coach of the Year award for Victor Rivas Umana, and a nationally recognized team.
Returning Discount of $25 off per student that has previously been enrolled with us. Rising 6th to 12th graders are welcome to take the competitive programs. Rising 5th graders should only take the fundamentals programs.
Last updated September 18, 2026.
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