Ages 9 to 17 · 5 miles from Secaucus, NJ
Robotics classes for kids near Secaucus
Electronics, CAD, 3D printing and combat robots, taught as one progression rather than a series of one-off workshops. Secaucus students see the same build evolve week after week.
Secaucus families are used to driving for activities; this one is closer than most of them expect.
- Where
- 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307
- From Secaucus
- About 12 to 15 minutes by car from Secaucus, mostly against the commuter flow.
- Price
- $25 trial class (credited toward tuition if you enroll), then from $265/month for one 90-minute class a week
Coming from Secaucus
Several Secaucus parents work nearby and use the class slot as their own hour, waiting in the space or coming back at debrief time.
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 Secaucus families take
Level 100
ENG 100 Intro to Robotics & Coding
Build robots and code them, from blocks to Python, to complete missions.
Course detailsLevels 100–300
ENG 101–301 Combat Robotics
Design, wire and build a combat robot, from 1 lb to team-built 12 and 30 lb robots, in supervised competitions.
Course detailsAges 11+
UAS 101 Drone Dynamics
Build a drone from motors and flight controller up, tune it, then fly scored missions with it.
Course detailsWhere a Secaucus student starts
Younger builders from Secaucus usually begin with electronics, because wiring a working circuit is the fastest way to see cause and effect. From there they move into CAD and 3D printing, and from age 12 into combat robots, where a build has to survive being hit. 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 Secaucus parents ask
Can I wait during the class?
Yes, there is room to wait, and the debrief at the end is worth catching.
How far is Secaucus from the academy?
About 5 miles, usually 12 to 15 minutes by car.
What age is combat robotics for?
Grouped by age and experience, with supervised builds and controlled test matches.
Where exactly are the classes held?
At our workshop, 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307 — about 5 miles from Secaucus. About 12 to 15 minutes by car from Secaucus, mostly against the commuter flow.
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 5 miles from Secaucus. If it is not a fit, you have spent one afternoon.