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Club Structure & Offerings

We offer a Juniors program for ages 7-11, and our Senior club is for ages 11 through high school.

We offer Lincoln Douglas Debate and teach all 3 types of speeches.

Students can choose to attend just the club and compete in our practice tournaments or also compete in the NCFCA tournaments in Spring 2027.

A bright, warm editorial portrait of two smiling teenagers collaborating over a debate flow sheet on a wooden table, soft gold sunlight streaming through a large window, shallow depth of field.
A bright, warm editorial portrait of two smiling teenagers collaborating over a debate flow sheet on a wooden table, soft gold sunlight streaming through a large window, shallow depth of field.

Club Details

Senior Club

For students ages 12 and up (must be 12 by January 1, 2027).

  • Speech and Debate alternates weeks.

  • Students must attend Speech weeks. Debate weeks are optional.

  • Parents attend on specific designated weeks (no longer required weekly). The club calendar will be available later in August.

  • Students will be given assignments to complete as they learn the material and will receive a lot of coaching to help them.

Junior Club

For students ages 7–11.

  • Introduction to public speaking fundamentals through games and activities.

  • Taught by Rachel Bomberger, whose family has competed in the NCFCA for several years. (The juniors love her!)

  • Weekly parent attendance is required to assist and support.

  • Occasional, age-appropriate assignments.

Active Skills for Every Speaker

Speech Basics

Debate Foundations

Apologetics Intro

Practice platform speaking and interpretive categories through fun, low-pressure games that get students speaking on day one.

Learn the art of logical reasoning, constructive arguments, and graceful persuasion using the classic Lincoln-Douglas format.

Equip students to defend their Christian faith with clarity, humility, and conviction through interactive prompt exercises.

Speech Categories

Platform Speaking

Original, prepared speeches intended to inform, persuade, or inspire the audience.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate

A one-on-one value debate format. Students research both sides of an ethical or philosophical resolution, learning to build logical cases, cross-examine opponents, and evaluate competing values.

Debate

Interpretive Speaking

Bringing published literature to life through vocal and physical performance.

Limited Preparation

Thinking on your feet to organize and deliver a speech with minimal prep time.

Extemporaneous Speaking

Analyzing current events and delivering informed, structured speeches.

Apologetics

Students study core Christian doctrines and cultural questions, preparing to give a reasoned, gracious defense of their faith in a structured speaking format.

Summer Speech & Debate Camp

JULY 27–28

Debate Camp

Taught by Jennifer Garrido and Silas Huffman. Covers argument construction, critical thinking, and confident speaking. Students will learn by practicing and playing games and other activities.

JULY 29–30

Speech Camp

Taught by Jennifer Garrido and Avishai Deshpande. Focuses on Interpretive, Limited Prep, and Platform speaking techniques through games and activities.

Schedule

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

$60/DAY

$200 for 4 days (save $40)

Kickstart your season with our fun, skill-building summer camp!

Students gain confidence, applicable skills, and creative opportunities before the club year begins.