Oakley Plantation rests within the Audubon State Historic Site, a part of the Louisiana Office of State Parks in Historic St. Francisville, La. The park is located 20 minutes north of Baton Rouge off the Great Mississippi River Road, U.S. Hwy 61. Today 100 acres of the original Oakley Plantation, where artist naturalist John James Audubon stayed in the late summer of 1821 is open to the public. The site includes an interpretive center. Guided tours are offered daily of Oakley House, the plantation "Big House". Visitors may tour on their own the gardens, slave cabins, barn and kitchen of the plantation. The park has a nature trail, a covered picnic pavilion seating 50, and an open picnic area seating over 100. A visit to Audubon State Historic Site creates an opportunity for students to take a step back into the past. Our professional Park Rangers lead each group in an immersive walk through history which includes a guided tour of Oakley House and one activity of your choice. Home School programs are offered from September through May, and are scheduled from 9:30 AM until 1 PM Tuesday through Friday. No admission is charged but all groups must preregister. The minimum group size for these activities is 20 and the maximum 60. To preregister please contact the site at 1-225-635-3739 or email at audubon@crt.state.la.us

Pathways In Education is a public charter school serving grades 9-12 in Caddo Parish. Pathways considers the unique needs of every student, allowing access to small group classes, guided independent study, online courses, and experiential learning, to address each student's individual strengths and needs.

Tinkergarten is a series of classes for 18 month-8 year olds and their parents. Classes are held in a local park. They are intended to connect families with nature; and for children to learn through self-directed play activities. The curriculum is well-researched and has a fall focus of "Executive Function," although it also works on creativity, problem solving and empathy.

The Baton Rouge Speech and Debate Club meets every Friday 1:00-3:15 Debate Club - Ages 12 & Up 3:30-5:00 Speech Club - Seniors, Ages 12 & Up; Juniors, Ages 7-12 Location: Community Bible Church

Cornerstone Homeschool Co-op is a homeschool co-op which opened in Zachary, LA in the fall of 2016. We are a cooperative group serving the Greater Baton Rouge area. Our families work together using a co-operative approach to offer a wide variety of academic and enrichment classes during the school year to our homeschooled children. Families must have at least one child who is at least six years old by December 31st. Each family must have completed one year of homeschool prior to applying as well. Full participation is required. A parent must be able to remain on campus for the duration of the co-op day and work as a teacher or class helper. All students must also remain on campus for the duration of the co-op day.

NELCHA offers: Weekly/Daily update sent via e-mail Family Fun Nights Mom’s Night Out Boys & Girls Basketball Girls Volleyball Soccer Spring & Fall Weekly Co-op Classes Competitive Speech & Debate Field Trips Senior Graduation Kindergarten Graduation Science and Social Studies Fair Play Day at the Park Skating/Bowling Spelling Bee Yearbook Choir 4-H End of year testing Valentine's Day Party Field Day Junior/Senior Banquet High School Winter Formal Used Book Sale and many other activities, both fun and educational, as the opportunity arises.