"All I can say is WOW! I was so impressed with every aspect -- the kids, the speeches, the way the meetings are organized, the whole thing is totally superb. Bravo!"
Speakers League
Our Speakers League youth public speaking clubs are a fun, supportive environment where kids can become more comfortable and confident with public speaking. Members have opportunities for impromptu speaking, prepared speeches, and constructive evaluation.
Recommended for children ages 10-17, though capable younger children may also join on a provisional basis (click here for guidelines). Enrollment accepted year-round, as long as there is space in the club.
Club Locations
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McKinney (Homeschool club)
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:30pm
First Baptist Church of McKinney
1615 W Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
"Thanks for starting and building Speakers League and Debate League. Hands down the best homeschooling education my boys had."
Debate League
In our clubs, camps, and workshops, we use debate sparring, games, activities, and individual and team debates to learn debate skills This includes examining resolutions/propositions, determining the issues at play, structuring cases and rebuttals, learning about effective cross-examination, conducting evidence research, summarizing the state of a debate, learning how to identify and combat logical fallacies, and understanding the elements of judging.
Recommended for ages 10-16. Enrollment accepted year-round, as long as there is space in the club.
Club Locations
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Plano (Homeschool club)
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 12:30pm-2pm
Boys & Girls Club of Plano, 1111 H Ave., Plano, TX 75074
"Debate really opened the world to my son this year. It challenged him to substantiate his claims, learn how to research a topic, see the advantages and disadvantages of both sides of an argument, and get up and debate."
Other Offerings
Skill Builders Clubs
Recommended for younger children (beginning around age 6), but also for older kids (up to age 17) who may be especially shy or have special needs.
Workshops
Introduction to Public Speaking
Introduction to Public Forum Debate
Creating a TED Talk
How to Use a Teleprompter
Some workshops available for adults as well as children.
One-on-One and small group coaching
We offer one-on-one coaching, editing, and writing, to help you shine.
We can meet via Skype, FaceTime, email, or in person. Available for adults as well as children.
Thinking on your feet and actually expressing yourself in a organized, sincere, passionate and charismatic way are important skills that all adults should have but so few do. It is a joy to see these attributes being developed in our children within the encouraging environment [of these trainings]."