Ages 6 to 17 · 18 miles from Westfield, NJ
STEM classes for kids near Westfield
A Cessna 172 simulator, drones, CAD and electronics in one workshop. Westfield students choose Flight, Aerospace or Robotics and progress level by level.
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
Westfield families with several children often book siblings into the same Saturday window in different groups.
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 Westfield 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 Westfield student starts
Ages 6 to 8 from Westfield 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 Westfield parents ask
What ages do you take?
Ages 6 to 17, grouped by age and experience.
Are classes small?
Yes, a maximum of five students per instructor.
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 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.