Wild Ones Academy
We are a nature-based, wildschooling group that meets twice a week, year round, exploring the outside, the state, and doing nature learning activities and crafts.
wildonesacademy@gmail.com
School Around Us
This resource supports homeschool families with full, part- time and community day programming opportunities for kids pre-k through 8th grade. It is a co-learning community where Integrated themes are taught through holistic philosophy - using arts immersion, outdoor connections, democratic principles and emergent curriculum.
info@schoolaroundus.org
(207) 967-3143
Audubon State Historic Site
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
audubon@crt.la.gov
225-635-3739
Pathways In Education - Caddo Parish
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.
jkeith@pathwaysedu.org
(318) 688-2301
Tinkergarten Lafayette
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.
support@tinkergarten.com
Baton Rouge Speech and Debate Club
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
director@batonrougesd.org
225-241-7597