Brooklyn Environmental Exploration
MS 664 — Brownsville, NYC
A curious, eco-conscious learners thrive in our hands-on, nature-inspired middle school community.
Grades 6–8 • 300+ students • Where every child belongs to the hive.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Founded in 2010, Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (BEES) serves grades 6–8 with a signature STEM and sustainability program that turns Brooklyn into a living classroom. From urban gardens to service-learning projects, students grow as critical thinkers and socially responsible leaders.
At BEES, we believe learning should be joyful, safe, and rooted in real-world exploration. Our STING traits—Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Interpersonal Self-Control, Niceness, and Grit—guide students to become adaptable collaborators ready for the modern world.
in our hive
science & STEM
Winter Ecology
for character growth
What We Offer
Our Programs
Where curiosity meets hands-on discovery.
Environmental Science
Amplify Science blends hands-on investigations with digital tools, empowering students to think like real scientists. From urban ecology to climate action, BEES turns Brooklyn into a living lab.
Explore ScienceService Learning
Through youth-driven advocacy and community projects, students tackle real-world challenges while developing empathy and leadership. BEES partners with Service Learning NYC to make an impact beyond the classroom.
Join the MovementSTING Character Program
Our STING traits—Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Interpersonal Self-Control, Niceness, and Grit—shape students into adaptable collaborators and socially responsible leaders.
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Upcoming Events
School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.
A live events calendar, right here.
Your Google Calendar syncs straight into the site — tours, PTA meetings, and key dates update automatically, no re-typing. We wire this up when you come aboard.
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children's future.
Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.