Membership & How to Join
Join a community dedicated to helping Christian home educated students think Biblically, communicate truth with wisdom and grace, and grow in character through the study and practice of speech and debate.
FORGE Academy is for
Christian home educated students ages 9–18
Students of all experience levels (no previous experience required)
Families who desire a Christ-centered learning environment
Students willing to prepare, participate, and grow
Benefits of Participation
Think Critically
Learn to evaluate ideas carefully and thoughtfully.
Communicate clearly
Develop confidence speaking before others. Overcome "stage fright" by demystifying the process and building confidence.
Grow in Character
Practice humility, perseverance, and responsibility
Compete with Excellence
Participate in tournaments through Christian Communicators of America. Competition builds competence and confidence in ways that a course cannot. It is truly life-changing (in good ways!).
Prepare for Life
Gain skills and habits that will benefit the student beyond high school. The skills and habits learned at FORGE Academy help students in college, careers, ministry, personal relationships, and more.
What to Expect
Parent Partnership
We believe parents are the primary educators and disciplers of their children. FORGE Academy exists to support—not replace—that God-given responsibility. We seek to partner with families by providing instruction, encouragement, and opportunities for students to grow in wisdom, character, and communication while keeping parents actively involved throughout the learning process.
Club Meetings
We meet weekly during our Autumn and Spring Semesters in Circleville, Ohio. Classes are typically held on Thursday afternoons from 1 pm to 4 pm with breaks for holidays, spring break, and other special events.
We also host practice speech and debate tournaments (aka, Round Robins) in-house prior to the official tournament season. Round Robins are usually held toward the end of the Autumn Semester. Official tournament season usually goes from February to May each year. Clubs are permitted to participate in up to four tournaments per year through CCA.
A typical club meeting may include:
Devotional and announcements
Speech instruction
Debate instruction
Small-group practice
Practicing prepared speeches
Feedback from coaches
Fellowship and encouragement
FORGE Academy Membership Includes
In-person training (Circleville, OH)
Speech and debate instruction
Practice opportunities
Coaching and feedback
Tournament preparation
Parent resources
Fellowship with other Christian homeschool families
How to Join
Step 1:
Attend an informational meeting
Step 2:
Submit a membership application.
Step 3:
Pay all fees and order applicable student materials
Step 4:
Start attending classes.
Classes begin August 27, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.