About

Ex Nihilo is a non-profit and independent forensics club, training students to Speak – Defend – Proclaim the general and specific revelation of God to man.

The club is open to all families that are, or are eligible to become, Christian homeschool members of the STOA League.

Engagement through the Stoa homeschool league affords students aged 12-18 the opportunity to compete in local and nationwide tournament events.

For families with additional children who are not of age to compete but would like to participate and learn, we offer a junior track. Families are required to have an active competing student in order for younger siblings, recommended ages 8-11, to participate in the junior track.

Throughout the tournament season we meet Monday evenings at 6pm for coaching, planning, practicing, and fellowship.

Ex Nihilo Club membership annual fees: $100 for first student, $50 for second, and $25 for third student in one family. Family maximum of $175 in fees, regardless of additional competitors or junior students. Fees are due October 1st of club year. Additional Stoa membership and tournament fees will apply based on event participation. 

We invite you to come visit one of our club meetings or contact us to find out more.

Find additional information on competition events and regulations on league website: https://stoausa.org/

https://stoausa.org/speech-events/

https://stoausa.org/debate-events/

Ex Nihilo Speech and Debate Club is a local 501(c)3 organization founded by:

  • Scott and Mary York
  • Alex and Susan Arroyave
  • Stephen and Monique Hosmer