Ages 6 to 17 · 3 miles from Union City, NJ
STEM classes for kids near Union City
For Union City families, this is a single after-school place that covers flight, drones, robotics and engineering, with a clear path from age 6 to age 17 instead of a new activity each year.
Union City is one of the densest towns in the country, with very little workshop space for kids who want to build with real tools.
- Where
- 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307
- From Union City
- About 10 minutes down the hill from Union City.
- Price
- $25 trial class (credited toward tuition if you enroll), then from $265/month for one 90-minute class a week
Coming from Union City
Kids usually start in the Discovery Lab or a 101 course and stay on the same ladder as they get older.
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 Union City students can take
Ages 6 to 8
Discovery Lab
A rotation between the flight simulator, indoor drone flying and first builds with real tools.
Course detailsAges 14+
Flight track (FLT)
How an aircraft flies, instruments, weather and navigation, practised on a real Cessna simulator setup.
Course detailsAges 11+
Drone track (UAS)
Build, wire, tune and fly drones, then prepare for the FAA Remote Pilot exam in the advanced course.
Course detailsAges 10+
Engineering track (ENG)
Electronics, CAD, 3D printing and combat robots, taught as one progression across terms.
Course detailsWhere a Union City student starts
Ages 6 to 8 from Union City start in the Discovery Lab, where the simulator, indoor drones and first builds rotate week by week. From 8, students choose a track and stay on it for the term. From 13 the advanced courses add certification pathways, and from 14 the flight track prepares students for real flight training with partner 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 Union City parents ask
How far is it from Union City?
About 3 miles, roughly 10 minutes by car to 118 Ferry Street.
What is the youngest age you take?
Six years old, in the Discovery Lab.
Is there a trial class?
Yes, 90 minutes for $25, credited toward enrollment if you enroll.
Where exactly are the classes held?
At our workshop, 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307 — about 3 miles from Union City. About 10 minutes down the hill from Union City.
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 3 miles from Union City. If it is not a fit, you have spent one afternoon.