SaskDebate > Programs > Speech and Debate Academy

Speech & Debate Academy (SDA) is an after-school program where youth have an opportunity to learn critical thinking skills and practice public speaking and debate. They will be encouraged to express their own opinions in thoughtful and creative ways. 

Students in grades 5 to 10 will meet once a week for ten weeks each term. Classes will be divided by age and experience level.

Fall Term, 10 classes, September to November, 2026
Winter Term, 10 classes, January to March, 2027
Spring Term, 10 classes, April to June, 2027

Registration for the Fall term will open in August!

Classes

Debate Classes

Saskatoon Classes hosted at École Canadienne-Française - Pavillon Gustave-Dubois

For students in grades 5 to 10
English or French options
Dates and times TBC
$200 per term

Regina Classes at Regina Huda Academy

For students in grades 5 to 10
Dates and time TBC
$200 per term

Wednesday Virtual Classes

For students in grades 7 to 10
Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Exact dates TBC
$160 per term

Friday Virtual Classes

For students in grades 5 and 6
Fridays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Exact dates TBC
$160 per term

Speech Class

Tuesday Virtual Speech Classes

For students in grades 5 - 10
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Exact dates TBC
$160 per term

Our People

Chelsea Holt

Program Manager

Chelsea is a trained educator, musician, and library technician. As the Program Manager, Chelsea oversees all aspects of Speech and Debate Academy, including instructors, curriculum, and communication. In her spare time, she plays in the Saskatoon Philharmonic Orchestra, crochets, and reads a lot of books.