Ages 9 to 17 · 20 miles from Livingston, NJ
Robotics classes for kids near Livingston
For Livingston kids who are ahead in math, our robotics classes show what that math is for: gear ratios, power, control loops and a robot that has to complete a defined mission.
Livingston students are often strong in math and science at school, yet rarely get to apply it to a machine that actually flies.
- Where
- 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307
- From Livingston
- About 30 to 40 minutes by car from Livingston via I-280.
- Price
- $25 trial class (credited toward tuition if you enroll), then from $265/month for one 90-minute class a week
Coming from Livingston
Given the distance, most Livingston families choose a Saturday slot and keep it for the whole semester.
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 Livingston 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 a Livingston student starts
Builders from Livingston 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 Livingston parents ask
How far is the academy from Livingston?
About 20 miles, usually 30 to 40 minutes by car.
Is there a trial before we commit?
Yes, one 90-minute class for $25, credited toward tuition if you enroll.
Is it challenging enough for advanced students?
Students are grouped by experience, and 200 and 300 level courses go deeper into design, programming and testing.
Where exactly are the classes held?
At our workshop, 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307 — about 20 miles from Livingston. About 30 to 40 minutes by car from Livingston via I-280.
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 20 miles from Livingston. If it is not a fit, you have spent one afternoon.