What is Arise Speech & Debate Club?
We are a parent-led, Speech and Debate club for Christian Homeschoolers who are between the ages of 8 – 18.
The benefits of Speech and Debate are innumerable! We offer opportunities to learn various Speech events and Debate styles through parent-led coaching and competitive tournaments. In addition to developing their rhetoric and research skills, students also grow their faith, character and develop strong friendships.
Our vision is to empower christian, homeschooled, youth to ARISE to their full potential as effective communicators of the truth, defenders of the faith, and a transforming influence on our culture through the study and competition of various forms of speech and debate to reach their culture for Christ.
What is Stoa Speech & Debate like?
Check out how much fun we have at tournaments!!
Can learning really be this much fun??
Schedule Info
Club Schedule
OPENING:
12pm – 12:15pm
We open our sessions with prayer requests and announcements.
APOLOGETICS:
12:15-pm – 1:30pm
Apologetics is where we sharpen our knowledge of God’s Word and plan. It is also an impromptu event.
BREAK:
1:30pm – 1:45pm
Snacks are provided on a rotating basis by a different family each week.
SPEECH:
1:45pm – 3:15pm
During our speech time we will be practicing a variety of different speech types, with both memorized and impromptu formats. We also practice giving speeches, giving/receiving constructive feedback, and various speech delivery options.
BREAK:
3:15pm-3:30pm
DEBATE:
3:30pm – 5pm
During debate we work on our logical and loving argumentative skills. We will do this primarily this year with Lincoln Douglas debate practice.