Who We Are

Austin Rhetoric Club (ARC) is a Christian family speech and debate club, parent-run and student-led.
ARC is affiliated with NCFCA, a Christian speech and debate league. Our goal and vision is to have
the students learn how to communicate from a Biblical worldview in an articulate, winsome manner that
glorifies God. It is our intention to provide homeschool families with learning experiences that the
entire family can enjoy together. We concentrate on preparing our 12-18 year-old students. Children
under 12 years old can compete in junior speech events. Parents are expected to attend club meetings,
learn alongside their children, critique speeches and debates, judge, teach, and offer encouragement.
When the club sponsors tournaments or workshops, parents also volunteer with tasks pertaining to these
events. Parents of juniors are expected to help lead the juniors program. Club meetings are on Fridays
from 3:45 pm to approximately 8:00 pm. We meet at a facility in the north Austin/Cedar Park area.
Meetings generally start with speech, followed by dinner, and conclude with debate. Dinner is
approximately 5:45 to 6:30 pm.