MEMBERSHIP
Join Ex Nihilo
Everything you need to know about joining our club —
fees, meeting schedule, and how to get started.
DETAILS
Meetings & Annual Fees
Our membership structure is designed to be accessible for families of all sizes. Fees are due at the start of each club year.
Weekly Meetings
| Day | Monday Evenings |
| Time | 6:00 PM |
| Focus | Coaching · Practice · Fellowship |
| Season | Tournament Season (annual) |
Guests are always welcome — come visit a Monday meeting to see if Ex Nihilo is the right fit for your family.
Annual Membership Fees
| First Student | $100 |
| Second Student | $50 |
| Third Student | $25 |
| Family Maximum | $175 |
| Due Date | October 1st |
Additional Stoa membership and tournament fees apply separately based on event participation.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Open to Christian Homeschool Families
Membership is open to all families that are Christian homeschool members of the Stoa League.
Members must agree to Ex Nihilo’s Statement of Faith.
Participation requires an active family membership with Stoa.
Competing Students
Ages 12–18
Eligible to register for local, regional, and national Stoa tournament events in speech, debate, and interpretation categories.
Junior Track
Ages 8–11 (recommended)
Younger siblings may participate in our Junior Track when a family has at least one active competing student enrolled. Junior track students learn but do not compete.
Parents & Coaches
All ages
Parent involvement is encouraged. Parents help coach, judge, and support the club community throughout the tournament season.
HOW TO JOIN
Three Simple Steps
01
Visit a Meeting
Come to one of our Monday evening meetings at 6 PM to see the club in action and meet our coaches and families.
02
Register with Stoa
Create a Stoa USA family account at stoausa.org to become eligible for league membership and tournament registration.
03
Pay Club Fees
Submit your annual club membership fee by October 1st. Fees are $100 for the first student, with discounts for additional family members.
Have Questions?
We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more, or just come visit a Monday evening meeting — guests are always welcome.