Ages 6 to 17 · 13 miles from Montclair, NJ
STEM classes for kids near Montclair
Simulators, drones, CAD and electronics under one roof, taught by people who fly and engineer for real. For Montclair kids it is a serious technical program that still feels like fun.
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 students often start with a 100-level course in the track they are most curious about, then move up to 200 and 300 levels as their skills grow.
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.
What Montclair students can take
Ages 6 to 8
Discovery Lab
Flight, drones, planes, robots and cars at discovery pace, with the simulator and first builds with real tools.
Course detailsLevels 100–300
Flight track (FLT)
Simulator missions and student-pilot training, up to Private Pilot written-test and checkride preparation.
Course detailsLevels 100–300
Aerospace track (UAS)
Build and fly RC airplanes and drones, design your own aircraft, and prepare for the FAA Part 107 exam (eligibility at 16+).
Course detailsLevels 100–300
Robotics track (ENG)
Robotics and coding, then combat robots from 1 lb up to team-built 30 lb machines.
Course detailsWhere a Montclair student starts
Ages 6 to 8 from Montclair start in the Discovery Lab. From 9, students choose the Flight, Aerospace or Robotics track and move through levels 100, 200 and 300, grouped by age and experience. Advanced courses include Part 107 exam prep (eligibility at 16+) and Private Pilot preparation with partner flight schools.
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 are students grouped?
By age and experience. Discovery Lab covers ages 6 to 8; Flight, Aerospace and Robotics cover ages 9 to 17 at levels 100, 200 and 300.
Can my child switch tracks later?
Yes. Many students try one track, then another, before choosing where to go deeper.
How much does it cost?
Core is $265 a month for one 90-minute class a week, after a $25 trial.
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.