Ages 9 to 17 · 13 miles from Montclair, NJ
Robotics classes for kids near Montclair
Montclair parents tell us their kids have done coding clubs and want something more physical. Our robotics classes are built around machines that move, break and get fixed again on the bench.
Montclair families invest heavily in enrichment, but hands-on aerospace engineering is rarely on the list of options nearby.
- Where
- 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307
- From Montclair
- About 25 to 35 minutes by car from Montclair, depending on Route 3 and turnpike traffic.
- Price
- $25 trial class (credited toward tuition if you enroll), then from $265/month for one 90-minute class a week
Coming from Montclair
Montclair families often combine a weekday slot with carpools between neighbors, and siblings can train in the same time window.
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 Montclair 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 Montclair student starts
Builders from Montclair 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 Montclair parents ask
How far is the academy from Montclair?
About 13 miles, usually 25 to 35 minutes by car to 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City.
Is the trial class worth the drive?
It is one 90-minute class for $25, credited toward tuition if you enroll, so it is a low-risk way to see the workshop.
Is this different from a coding club?
Yes. Code is part of it, but every project ends with a physical machine tested in the room.
Where exactly are the classes held?
At our workshop, 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307 — about 13 miles from Montclair. About 25 to 35 minutes by car from Montclair, depending on Route 3 and turnpike traffic.
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 13 miles from Montclair. If it is not a fit, you have spent one afternoon.