The questions parents actually want answered.

Debate is performance against another argument. Toastmasters is mostly adults running on volunteer time. Rhetrix is paid, professionally coached, developmentally specific to your child's age, and built around authentic presence rather than competitive performance. See how we structure it →

Theater teaches performance for an audience, and it's a great activity. Rhetrix teaches communication for the rooms that don't have a script: the college interview, the job presentation, the student council pitch, the moment a teacher or employer is sizing you up. Theater confidence is “I can do this in front of an audience.” Rhetrix confidence is “I can handle this when the stakes are real.” If your student wants to be on stage, a theater program is the right fit. If you want them ready for life after the stage, that's what we build.

Dale Carnegie's teen program is well-regarded and built for scale, typically 8 three-hour group sessions or a 3-day intensive, delivered to a class of peers by a licensed instructor following a standardized curriculum. If you want a structured, globally recognized credential, it's solid. Rhetrix is the opposite model: a small cohort (max 14 in summer, 18 in fall/spring), one consistent coach who knows each student by name, live individual feedback every session, and a parent showcase at the end where you see the full arc of what your student built. Different programs for different outcomes. One scales. The other coaches.

Grades 6 through 12. We run four developmentally specific tracks: New World (6th), Rise Ready (7–8), Break Through (9–10), and Leading Edge (11–12). Each track has its own five-session curriculum.

Every student presents every session — no one sits out as an observer. Coach feedback in the moment, small group work, and a full-room presentation every session. Every program ends with a parent showcase — Friday of summer camp, Week 5 of a fall/spring cohort — where students present to a live audience.

Summer day camp: max 14 campers, minimum 5. Fall/spring cohort: max 18 students, minimum 5. Small by design: every student gets up every day. Groups below 5 don't run, that's where the group dynamic breaks down. Check current availability →

Probably not. One of our core coaching pillars is that introverts are exceptional communicators when coached well. We don't try to turn quiet students loud; we teach them how to be heard while staying themselves. See what we actually teach →

Most haven't. Day one is built for that. The first reps are short, low-stakes, and structured so nobody gets ambushed. See what each session covers →

Good. We coach them harder. Confident students get more reps, harder prompts, and more direct feedback on the gap between confidence and clarity. Reserve a seat →

If they're in the same age track, yes. If not, they should be in their own room; the curriculum is genuinely different by track. Compare the four tracks →

Woodstock Community Church (WCC) in Woodstock, GA for summer camp, and at each partner school in North Atlanta for fall and spring cohorts. Sessions are always in person, serving families across North Atlanta. See the full schedule →

Rhetrix serves families across North Atlanta. Students regularly attend from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, East Cobb, Marietta, Woodstock, and Kennesaw. Find a session near you →

Yes. Families from Marietta, East Cobb, and Kennesaw regularly attend Rhetrix cohorts. Most are within 20 to 30 minutes of the session location. If you're not sure whether the drive makes sense for your family, email us and we'll give you an honest answer.

Let us know beforehand. One missed day of camp isn't a refund situation, but we'll make sure your student doesn't fall behind. Email us directly →

Not for the main cohorts; in-person communication is a physical skill. We do offer 1:1 coaching — virtual over Zoom from anywhere, or in person at my Woodstock location if you'd rather meet face to face. (In-person 1:1 is held in Woodstock; you come to me.)

Themselves, water, and something to write with. We provide everything else.

Summer day camp: $750 (5 days of camp, max 14 campers). Fall/spring cohort: $650 (5 weeks, one 60-minute session per week, max 18 students). Camp weeks run through August 7, 2026 — see the calendar for open weeks.

Card through Stripe's secure checkout: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Discover accepted. Two options: pay in full today, or $200 deposit now with the balance due 14 days before your cohort starts. Start enrollment →

Ask — every family who needs aid is encouraged to. Three paths: apply for the Voice Scholarship (funded seats, every applicant hears back), try a single $175 drop-in before committing (credited toward tuition if you enroll), or spread it out with the $200 deposit plan (balance due 14 days before start). Money should be the last reason a student misses this.

The $200 deposit is non-refundable. Cancel 14 or more days before the program starts and you receive a full refund of the remaining balance. Cancel 7–13 days before the start and you receive a 50% refund of the remaining balance. Cancel with fewer than 7 days to go, or after the program begins, and no refund is issued. Documented medical emergencies and serious family hardships may be reviewed individually. Full details in the Terms of Use.

We push through light weather. If a tornado watch or ice event forces a genuine cancellation of an individual session, that session will be rescheduled or credited toward your next available session. If Rhetrix cancels the program entirely, enrolled families receive a full refund including the deposit, or a full credit at their election. Email us with any specific situation →

We run cohorts with as few as 5 students, still a real group setting. If a cohort ultimately does not reach 5 and cannot run, enrolled families receive a full refund including the deposit, or a full credit toward a future session at their election. Questions? Email us →

Yes, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends can all send a Rhetrix gift card directly. Pick an amount, fill out a short form, and you'll be taken directly to secure checkout. After payment, the recipient gets a gift card with a redemption code they use at enrollment. Three amounts available: $325 (half a seat), $650 (full fall or spring cohort), or $750 (full summer intensive). Gift cards are valid for 5 years from purchase. Gift a seat →

Fair question, and the right one to ask. Read the About page. Check the background check (Clear status, on file). Look at the insurance certificate ($1M per occurrence through The Hartford). If you want to talk before you spend a dollar, email us directly, that conversation happens in hours, not days. We'd rather earn the trust first.

It depends on the student. If your kid shows up, takes the feedback, and does the reps, yes. The gap it closes is worth multiples of $650. If they're going through the motions because you signed them up, probably not. This program works for students who want to get better. It doesn't work for students who are just occupying a seat.

We coach every student who walks in. We can't promise every student has a breakthrough in five sessions — some kids need more time, different feedback, or a moment that just hasn't clicked yet. What we commit to is that every student gets up every session, gets individual coaching, and gets specific, direct feedback on exactly what to fix. Results vary based on individual effort and engagement. If you don't see any movement after five sessions, email us. We'll talk through what's next.

Maybe, if your student completes the program and never uses it again. Communication is a physical skill. It stays with students who keep using it after the last session. What Rhetrix gives a student is the framework and the first real reps under pressure. The rest is on them. We don't promise a transformation in five days. We give them the foundation it takes to get there.

It's a supplemental sharpener, not a replacement for the live program. Think of it as a way to get reps in on your own time. You pick your scenario (college interview, job interview, class presentation), paste any prep materials, and run a live Q&A in our head coach's actual cloned voice. It asks the questions, gives real feedback after each answer, and delivers a full debrief at the end: letter grade, score breakdown, and the specific things to fix before you walk in the room. Try it →

The live cohort is five weeks of structured curriculum with a group, it builds the foundation. The AI Practice Coach is the supplemental work you do between sessions, or when the interview is tomorrow and there's no time to wait for the next group meeting. It's targeted reps on a specific scenario. Use it the night before a college interview. Use it the morning of a scholarship panel. Use it when your student needs one more run-through and Thursday is too far away.

Yes. Every cohort seat, Summer Day Camp and Fall/Spring Cohort, includes 3 Practice Coach sessions at no additional cost. They're added to your account when payment clears and never expire. You can also purchase additional sessions directly at /practice.

Three packs: Starter (3 sessions / $25), Practice Pack (8 sessions / $60), and Intensive (15 sessions / $99). Sessions never expire. No subscription. One-time payment through Stripe. See pricing →

Yes. The professional path supports job interviews, leadership interviews, salary negotiation, stakeholder presentations, MBA admissions, and more. You select your seniority level and scenario, paste a job description or prep notes, and the session is calibrated to what you're actually facing. The coaching is peer-level for professionals, not student-level.

Any modern browser on desktop or mobile. Chrome and Edge have the best voice recognition support (Web Speech API). Safari works on iOS. The mic is optional, you can type every response if you prefer text-only mode. The coach's voice responses require speakers or headphones.

Yes. Business Owner's Policy through The Hartford: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate — covers ordinary negligence during program activities. Checkr background check on file (Clear status) — see rhetrix.com/background-check for the current report date and renewal schedule. Full Participation Agreement on every enrolled student.

Yes. Baby, Child & Adult CPR certified through the American Red Cross. See rhetrix.com/cpr for current certification dates.

No DMs, no 1:1 contact without a parent looped in. All communication routes through parents or group channels. The one exception: private 1:1 coaching sessions — virtual, or in person at my Woodstock location — are offered by arrangement and require written parental consent prior to any session. Read our full safeguarding policy →

Yes, parents are always welcome to sit in. That said, we work hard to make the room a safe space where students feel free to stumble, try things, and take risks without an audience they're trying to impress. Most students perform differently when a parent is watching, so we gently ask that drop-ins are the exception rather than the routine. If you want to come, just give us a heads-up beforehand. The Friday parent showcase is the designed moment for parents, where students present to a live audience and you get to see the full arc of what they built.

Yes. Rhetrix welcomes students with ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, hearing impairments, and other disabilities. Please email us before enrolling so we can discuss your student's needs and confirm that our program is a good fit and that appropriate accommodations are in place. We cannot guarantee every accommodation, but we will be clear about what we can and cannot support.