Ages 9 to 17 · 18 miles from Westfield, NJ
Robotics classes for kids near Westfield
Westfield students who enjoy school science get to go hands-on here: they design, wire and program robots, then test them against a defined challenge.
Westfield has strong school STEM programs, and families often look for a place where kids can go further with real hardware.
- Where
- 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307
- From Westfield
- About 30 to 40 minutes by car from Westfield via the Garden State Parkway or 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 Westfield
Because of the distance, most Westfield families choose a Saturday class and keep the same slot all 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 Westfield 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 Westfield student starts
Builders from Westfield 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 Westfield parents ask
How long is the drive from Westfield?
Usually 30 to 40 minutes by car to 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City.
Is there a trial class?
Yes, one 90-minute class for $25, credited toward tuition if you enroll.
Is this suitable for advanced students?
Yes. Students are grouped by experience, and 200 and 300 level courses go further.
Where exactly are the classes held?
At our workshop, 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307 — about 18 miles from Westfield. About 30 to 40 minutes by car from Westfield via the Garden State Parkway or 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 18 miles from Westfield. If it is not a fit, you have spent one afternoon.