Ages 6 to 17 · 15 miles from West Orange, NJ
STEM classes for kids near West Orange
One weekly class can cover flight, aerospace or robotics. West Orange students choose a track and progress level by level, with instructors who bring real aviation and engineering experience.
West Orange is home to Thomas Edison's laboratory, and plenty of kids there already know that inventing means building, testing and trying again.
- Where
- 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307
- From West Orange
- About 25 to 35 minutes by car from West Orange via I-280 and 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 West Orange
Teens from West Orange interested in aviation can follow the Flight track toward Private Pilot preparation, while younger siblings explore in the Discovery Lab.
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 West Orange 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 West Orange student starts
Ages 6 to 8 from West Orange 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 West Orange parents ask
What ages do you take?
Ages 6 to 8 in the Discovery Lab, ages 9 to 17 in Flight, Aerospace or Robotics.
Are classes small?
Yes, a maximum of five students per instructor.
Can parents watch?
Parents are welcome to watch the trial class.
Where exactly are the classes held?
At our workshop, 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City NJ 07307 — about 15 miles from West Orange. About 25 to 35 minutes by car from West Orange via I-280 and 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 15 miles from West Orange. If it is not a fit, you have spent one afternoon.