TEAM ECCO Ed-venture Center

Suite #2

318 N. Main Street

Hendersonville, NC 28792

TEAM ECCO is a 501 c 3 public charity under IRS code.  Any donations made to this organization may be tax deductable.    

Here we are, at the start of 2009.  TEAM ECCO has now been puting a spin on educational principles for about 8 years.  And we are still doing our own thing.

     Our thing is teaching children, and any adults brave enough, the basics of marine awareness.  Through our interactive programs, students are exposed to life in and around the sea.  We try to work with the folks who know about conservation, habitat destruction, human encroachment, and sustainability.   I stay focused on the idea that if we want this next generation to be responsible for the world they will inherit, then we have to show them what that world is all about. If they do not respect it, they will not care about or for it.

     My training is teaching.  My passion is adventure.  What two better things to put into one program!   The philosophy behind TEAM ECCO is simple: experience is the best teacher, and a positive learning experience can change a life.   This is the cornerstone that guides me to lead by example, face my fears, leave my comfort zone, and do it all with a group of kids following faithfully along side of me.  All of us wearing smiles.

     I think learning is about the whole child.   Each ed-venture takes the main theme of science, and then blends in math, history, sociology, language, and visual and/or dramatic art.  Opprtunities to develop leadership skills, communication, stewarship and and true friendship are at every point.   Most things are learned by incidental teaching - the kids have no idea until they put it into play at another situation in their life. Generalization of a concept.

     TEAM ECCO offers travel ed-ventures to students in grades 3-12, and school or facility visits for grades  k-12, that focus on marine and NC maritime awareness.    We can even bring a portable pool for on-site snorkeling!                                   

 The new TEAM ECCO  Ed-venture Center now allows us the space to offer ART!, Drama!, photography, and real time science study.  These are offered as special classes throughout the year. A place for kids to  come visit and meet our current turtles and fish, and future spineless things!

         I am proud of the quality programs and exceptional learning opportunites that  TEAM ECCO has to offer.  We are a team where everyone explores, learns, and succeeds.    I truly believe that life is learned through exposure, exploration, and developing explanation.       If it has to do with water, it has to do with TEAM ECCO.  Check out our gallery of photos and know those pictures could be of you.  View our CALENDAR and get involved.  Give us a call or drop us an email.  What are you waiting for?

Yours for the Kids,

 Brenda J.  "BJ"   Ramer

Founder & Director    TEAM ECCO, Inc. 

 "making education an adventure"                     

Give the gift of adventure.  To help a child develop sef-confidence, leadership,  and stewardship make your donations payable to :

      TEAM ECCO     Suite 2,   318 N Main Street     Hendersonville, NC      28792

                  Tax donation letter and number sent upon receipt of your gift. 

 Note:  All program and educational materials used are property of TEAM ECCO, Inc. and may not be used or reproduced without express written permission from TEAM ECCO, Inc.