Ages 9 to 17 · 11 miles from Elizabeth, NJ
Robotics classes for kids near Elizabeth
Elizabeth kids live next to one of the busiest airports and ports in the country. Our robotics classes show them how the machines around them work, starting with their own robot.
Elizabeth sits right beside Newark Liberty Airport, so kids hear airliners all day and rarely get to learn how they fly.
- Where
- 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307
- From Elizabeth
- About 20 to 30 minutes by car from Elizabeth via the turnpike.
- Price
- $25 trial class (credited toward tuition if you enroll), then from $265/month for one 90-minute class a week
Coming from Elizabeth
The turnpike makes the trip quick outside rush hour, so Elizabeth families can choose weekday afternoon or Saturday slots.
Classes run 90 minutes: a short briefing, hands-on time at the bench or the simulator, then a debrief where every student explains what they did and what broke. Groups stay small enough for a coach to sit next to your child.
Robotics and engineering courses Elizabeth families take
Robotics · Level 100
ENG 100 Intro to Robotics & Coding
Build robots and code them, from blocks to Python, to complete missions.
Course detailsRobotics · Levels 100–300
ENG 101–301 Combat Robotics
Design, wire and build a 1 lb robot, then move up to 3 lb and team-built 12 and 30 lb robots in supervised competitions.
Course detailsAerospace · Level 100
UAS 101 Drone Dynamics
Build, program and fly your own drone through timed missions.
Course detailsWhere an Elizabeth student starts
Builders from Elizabeth start at level 100: ENG 100 if they want to code a robot, ENG 101 if they want to build one for competition. From there they move up to level 200 and 300 combat robotics, grouped by age and experience. Nothing is theoretical: if the robot does not drive, the class finds out why.
Coaches work in aviation and engineering, the equipment stays in the workshop, and every student leaves the term with something real: a build, a tracked skill record and a clear next step. If you are unsure which course fits, book the trial class and we will place your child in the right group on the day.
Questions Elizabeth parents ask
How far is the academy from Elizabeth?
About 11 miles, usually 20 to 30 minutes by car.
Is there a trial class?
Yes, one 90-minute class for $25, credited toward tuition if you enroll.
Do you take complete beginners?
Yes. Every 100-level course assumes zero experience.
Where exactly are the classes held?
At our workshop, 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307 — about 11 miles from Elizabeth. About 20 to 30 minutes by car from Elizabeth via the turnpike.
Do you certify students?
No. We are a training academy: we prepare students, and the FAA examines and certifies. Simulator time is not logged flight time.
Try one class first
90 minutes, $25, at 118 Ferry Street in Jersey City — about 11 miles from Elizabeth. If it is not a fit, you have spent one afternoon.