Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS)

Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS) BUGS is a vibrant middle school that opened in 2013, dedicated to civic engagement and the interdisci Thank you.

Greetings from Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS). Here at Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, we believe in a strong commitment toward an inclusive & challenging education, a community family-like atmosphere, and a strong, rigorous academic curriculum. We are:
•Located in Windsor Terrace near Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery, in a safe and welcoming neighborhood (District 15).

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A caring, family-oriented, diverse community dedicated to providing an inclusive, hands-on, interdisciplinary education to young adolescents of all abilities and backgrounds, with a focus on real-world problem solving and the exploration of science-based sustainability. Our school is small and inviting, where every teacher knows your name and supports your academic and personal growth.

•Providing High School admissions support for students & parents that has placed students in top NYC schools such as Bard, Brooklyn Latin, Brooklyn Tech, Harvest Collegiate, iSchool, LaGuardia, Millennium, Murrow, Stuyvesant and many others.

•Challenging students with rigorous academic programs, including Math & Science Regents Classes in 8th Grade.

•Preparing our students to become engaged community members and critical thinkers who are prepared to achieve excellence in high school, college, and beyond.

•The recipient of numerous awards and accolades for our Field Studies & Interdisciplinary Curriculum, 3 Golden Apple Awards, Boro President Proclamations for excellence in sustainability education, and Green Flag Awards. Please visit www.BUGSbrooklyn.org to learn more or apply to enroll.

🌟 Exciting Leadership News! 🌟We are thrilled to announce Recy Benjamin Dunn has been selected as the next Executive Dire...
06/01/2026

🌟 Exciting Leadership News! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce Recy Benjamin Dunn has been selected as the next Executive Director of Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS), with an official start date of July 1, 2026.

Recy was the stand-out candidate who best captured the values, strengths, and hopes of BUGS. Following a comprehensive national search, he was chosen for his powerful combination of strategic leadership experience and deep alignment with the BUGS mission. Recy is excited to join the BUGS community and is eager to partner with the Board, families, staff, and students in this next chapter.

In his own words: "BUGS commitment to educate students to build a sustainable, fairer, and greener future resonates deeply with me. I am honored to join this community where strong academics take place in a wonderful warm, supportive environment."

We look forward to introducing Recy to our community! Co-Founder and current Executive Director Susan Tenner will ensure a smooth transition throughout the summer before she begins her next big adventure after 17 years co-founding and leading BUGS.

05/26/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate 8th graders and their innovative urban design solutions for the Brooklyn Army Terminal that focused on climate and community resiliency. The designs created in response to an RFP were showcased at the BUGS 8th Grade Sustainable Design Expo where student "design company" teams presented their site map drawings and 3-D models to win design awards.

Our judges, families, and guests were impressed (and inspired!) by the big thinking and learning demonstrated by our students. We hope you are too!

These future-thinking projects resulted from deep dives into solutions-based approaches to the climate crisis and Field Study investigations at Bush Terminal Park, Industry City. SolarOne, WindScape and Brooklyn Army Terminal. Students also met with community leaders, elected officials, and neighbors to make sure their designs were informed by community needs.

Shoutout to the innovative designers and changemakers reimagining a greener and more sustainable future.

A big thank you to Con Edison on for their program support and to our project partner, the Institute for Public Architecture

We were thrilled to welcome our 7th grade families to Spring Open Classrooms!We hope you enjoyed this opportunity to s...
05/25/2026

We were thrilled to welcome our 7th grade families to Spring Open Classrooms!

We hope you enjoyed this opportunity to see students' progress and growth and a preview of end-of-year projects. We are so proud of their engagement, critical thinking, and hard work!

Thank you again. ❤️

Today and always, we remember and honor the members of our community and beyond who answered the call to serve and devot...
05/25/2026

Today and always, we remember and honor the members of our community and beyond who answered the call to serve and devoted their lives to protect our country.

May you have a meaningful Memorial Day.

Way to go! Coach Geo pep talk. 🏀
05/20/2026

Way to go! Coach Geo pep talk.

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Staff vs students happening now at BUGS!
05/20/2026

Staff vs students happening now at BUGS!

A big Thank You 👏 to everyone who joined us for our 6th Grade Open Classrooms! It was a beautiful culmination of our "...
05/20/2026

A big Thank You 👏 to everyone who joined us for our 6th Grade Open Classrooms! It was a beautiful culmination of our "Cultivating Growth" theme to open our doors and give you a glimpse into our end-of-year progress and projects.

The energy in the rooms was incredible, and the students were absolutely thrilled to show off their growth and share the creative ideas and high-level skills they’ve been sharpening across all content areas.

Witnessing them proudly present their hard work was a highlight for our entire team! Thank you again. ❤️

Join us this Friday, May 15, for the 8th Grade Sustainable Design Expo! 🌍 Our students have been busy investigating so...
05/12/2026

Join us this Friday, May 15, for the 8th Grade Sustainable Design Expo! 🌍 Our students have been busy investigating solutions to the climate crisis and exploring climate-resilient design features through site visits to Bush Terminal Park, Industry City, and the Brooklyn Army Terminal, and by speaking with community leaders, elected officials, and neighbors. They also visited Solar One to learn about solar energy and the new wind energy education center Windscape Brooklyn.

We are excited to see student teams present their adaptive reuse designs to families, community members, and judges. A huge shoutout to our program partner, Institute for Public Architecture 🏗️ and program funder Con Edison 👏

BUGS is thrilled to celebrate and be part of a movement preparing students with the skills to grow as leaders and problem solvers.

For more info about the Expo, reach out to [email protected].

Passport to Gratitude: A "Tour De Force" Recap! ✈️🌍Last week, our BUGS staff traveled around the world for Staff Appreci...
05/11/2026

Passport to Gratitude: A "Tour De Force" Recap! ✈️🌍

Last week, our BUGS staff traveled around the world for Staff Appreciation Week, and we couldn't have reached the finish line without the incredible generosity of our BUGS PTA and our amazing families! 💚

Our journey was fueled by your support:

🥐 Stop 1: Paris – We kicked things off with a hearty Parisian breakfast that made Monday feel like a dream.

☕ Stop 2: London – Afternoon Tea featured those iconic scones from Alice's Tea Cup (a true fan favorite!).

🍝 Stop 3: Italy – Our PTA treated us to a MASSIVE Italian Pasta Bar from Psta. (Note: No photos exist because it was devoured almost instantly—it was that good! 😋)

🍰 The Sweetest Detours – The week was filled with even more local love, including stunningly delicious treats from our very own BUGS parent, ! BUGS ADORES YOU!

To our teachers and staff: You are the "force" that makes BUGS move.

To our families: Thank you for helping us celebrate our team in such a grand, global way. We are so grateful for you. Your love and support makes us grow🌱💚

Check out some highlights from our travels! 📸✨

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500 19th Street
New York, NY
11215

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+17182809556

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