Ages 9 to 17 · 11 miles from Teaneck, NJ
Robotics classes for kids near Teaneck
Teaneck students build robots from parts, not kits that snap together in ten minutes. They learn why designs fail, fix them and test again.
Teaneck Creek Conservancy and the Hackensack River put water, habitats and infrastructure close to home. In our workshop, students explore a different kind of system: how a frame, motor, sensor and controller work together under real testing.
- Where
- 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307
- From Teaneck
- From Teaneck, Route 4 connects with I-95/New Jersey Turnpike for a southbound journey toward Jersey City. Starting near Cedar Lane or the Route 4 corridor changes the local approach. The George Washington Bridge leads into Manhattan and is not needed for this New Jersey trip; check traffic and your final exit before leaving.
- Price
- $25 trial class (credited toward tuition if you enroll), then from $265/month for one 90-minute class a week
Coming from Teaneck
From the Cedar Lane shopping district or neighborhoods near Votee Park, the first leg is reaching the southbound road corridor. You do not need to cross into New York and back. Use the trial to test the drive to the Heights and see how a 90-minute workshop session fits alongside local activities.
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 Teaneck 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 Teaneck student starts
Builders from Teaneck 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 Teaneck parents ask
Do we need to cross the George Washington Bridge from Teaneck?
No. Both Teaneck and the academy are in New Jersey. Route 4 connects to the southbound I-95/New Jersey Turnpike corridor; use current directions for the exit and local streets to 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City. Travel time varies with traffic.
Do you offer a trial?
Yes, one 90-minute class for $25, credited toward tuition if you enroll.
Does my child need coding experience?
No. We teach what is needed as the project requires it.
Where exactly are the classes held?
At our workshop, 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307 — about 11 miles from Teaneck. From Teaneck, Route 4 connects with I-95/New Jersey Turnpike for a southbound journey toward Jersey City. Starting near Cedar Lane or the Route 4 corridor changes the local approach. The George Washington Bridge leads into Manhattan and is not needed for this New Jersey trip; check traffic and your final exit before leaving.
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 Teaneck. If it is not a fit, you have spent one afternoon.