🎓 COURSES · LEAP CODERZ · PRINCETON NJ

ROBOTICS, CODING
& ENGINEERING
COURSES FOR KIDS

From beginner Lego Robotics to FTC World Championship engineering — Leap Coderz offers structured, year-round courses for kids ages 6–16 in Princeton, Plainsboro, and West Windsor NJ. Find your child's level and start building today.

📍 Princeton · Plainsboro · West Windsor NJ

🎓 Ages 6–16 · All Skill Levels

📅 September – June · Weekend Classes

🏆 FTC World Championship Program

500+Kids Trained

1:10Teacher Ratio

6–16Age Range

WCWorld Champs

🎓 BOOK A FREE MEETING ☀️ SUMMER CAMP 2026

🏆 FTC World Championship Team

👥 500+ Students Trained

📐 1:10 Teacher-Student Ratio

📅 Weekend Classes Sep–Jun

🎓 Ages 6–16 · All Levels

🤖 LEGO ROBOTICS ⚡ VEX IQ 🏆 FTC ROBOTICS 💻 CODING 🍓 RASPBERRY PI ⚙️ CNC 🖨️ 3D PRINTING 📐 CAD DESIGN

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BEGINNER · AGES 6–16

Lego Robotics — FLL Program

Best robotics classes for kids near me in Princeton NJ · FIRST Lego League · Imaginer & Explorer Levels

Our Lego Robotics program is where every young engineer begins. Using Lego Mindstorms and the FIRST Lego League (FLL) framework, students learn to design, build, and program robots from the ground up — developing critical thinking and engineering intuition along the way.

BEGINNER

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Imaginer Level 1 & 2

Ages 6–16 · Entry Level

Introduction to robotics thinking. Students learn block-based programming using Lego Mindstorms, building simple machines and understanding sensor inputs and motor outputs.

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Introduction to Lego Mindstorms
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Block-based drag-and-drop coding
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Sensors, motors & basic loops
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Simple robot builds & challenges
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Teamwork & creative problem solving

INTERMEDIATE

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Explorer Level 3 & 4

Ages 6–16 · Intermediate

Students advance to structured programming logic, multi-sensor coordination, and begin working toward FLL competition standards — including mission strategy and project work.

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Advanced Lego Mindstorms builds
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Multi-sensor & multi-motor control
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FLL mission strategy & scoring
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Programming loops, conditionals & functions
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FLL project research & presentation

COMPETITION

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FLL Competition Team

Ages 6–16 · Competition Level

Students who complete Explorer levels are eligible to join the competition team — representing Leap Coderz at FLL regional tournaments and championships across New Jersey.

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Full competition preparation
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Robot game autonomous strategy
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FLL Innovation Project
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Core Values & team judging prep
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Regional & championship tournaments NJ

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INTERMEDIATE · AGES 6–16

VEX IQ — Competition Robotics

Competition-ready robotics · Driver Control & Autonomous Programming · Princeton NJ

VEX IQ is the bridge between beginner robotics and full FTC engineering. Students design, build, and program competition-ready robots — competing in VEX IQ challenges every season. The 2026 season launches in mid-May, and students dive straight into the new game with both driver and autonomous strategies.

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VEX IQ — Novice

Ages 6–16 · Entry VEX

Introduction to the VEX IQ platform — metal construction, gear ratios, drivetrain design, and block-based VEXcode programming for basic autonomous movement.

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VEX IQ hardware & construction
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Gear ratios & drivetrain mechanics
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VEXcode block-based programming
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Basic autonomous routines

ADVANCED

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VEX IQ — Advanced

Ages 6–16 · Advanced VEX

Advanced robot design with full Python/VEXcode text-based programming, PID tuning, sensor fusion, and complete driver + autonomous strategy for the current VEX IQ season game.

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Text-based Python in VEXcode
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Sensor fusion & PID basics
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Full driver control programming
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Autonomous strategy & path planning

COMPETITION

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VEX IQ Season Team

Ages 6–16 · Season Competition

Season kicks off in mid-May. Students work on the new VEX IQ game, complete their competition bot, and practice both Driver and Autonomous modes in preparation for tournaments.

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New season game strategy from Day 1
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Competition bot build & iteration
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Driver skill & autonomous programming
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Tournament preparation & scrimmages

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ADVANCED · AGES 6–16 · WORLD CHAMPIONS

FTC Robotics — World Championship Program

FIRST Tech Challenge · Inspire Award 1st Place · FTC World Championship Houston 2026 · Princeton NJ

Our FTC program is the crown jewel of Leap Coderz — the same program that produced our World Championship team, Team Cool Name Pending #30439, who won the Inspire Award (the highest FTC honor) as a rookie team and competed at the FTC World Championship in Houston 2026. Full-stack engineering at the highest level.

🏆 FTC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM · PRINCETON NJ

Complete FTC Engineering — CAD · Manufacturing · Programming · Strategy

Ages 6–16 · Advanced Level · Competition Season · FIRST Tech Challenge

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CAD — SolidWorks

Professional CAD for robot part design, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.

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CAD — OnShape

Cloud-based parametric CAD using OnShape — collaborative, browser-based, industry-standard.

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CNC Manufacturing

Hands-on machining with the 2×2 Shapoko CNC Router with VFD Spindle — theory and practical sessions.

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3D Printing

Bambu P1S, P2S & HTD printers — FTC-specific part design, slicing, and print optimization.

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FTC Robot Programming — Java & Odometry

Full Java programming for FTC robots — OpModes, driver control, autonomous routines, and Odometry-based precision navigation for competition.

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FTC Competition Strategy & Engineering Portfolio

Season game analysis, robot strategy, judge presentations, Engineering Portfolio, and outreach — everything needed to win at the highest level of kids' robotics.

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Princeton NJ's Most Proven Robotics & Engineering Program for Kids

From first robot builds to the FTC World Championship — Leap Coderz gives every student ages 6–16 the skills, tools, and coaching to reach their full potential.

500+KIDS TRAINED

1:10TEACHER RATIO

8+COURSES OFFERED

WCWORLD CHAMPS

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ALL AGES · 6–16

Coding & Programming — Future of Work

Best coding classes for kids near me · Princeton NJ · Scratch · Python · Java · AP CSA

Every industry in the world is moving toward programming as a core skill. At Leap Coderz, we teach the most widely-used languages at the right age — building logical reasoning, creative problem-solving, and real-world competence. From Scratch at age 6 to AP CSA at 16.

BEGINNER

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Scratch & Block Coding

Ages 6–10 · Beginner

Visual, drag-and-drop coding using MIT Scratch. Kids create games, animations, and interactive stories — learning sequencing, loops, and events through play.

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MIT Scratch — drag-and-drop coding
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Sequences, loops & events
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Animate characters & create games
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Computational thinking foundations

INTERMEDIATE

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Python Programming

Ages 9–16 · Intermediate

The world's most popular programming language. Students build real applications — from games to data tools — mastering functions, OOP, libraries, and algorithmic thinking.

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Python syntax, variables & data types
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Functions, loops & conditionals
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Object-oriented programming
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Real project builds & problem sets

ADVANCED

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Java & AP CSA

Ages 13–16 · Advanced

Industry-standard Java — used in FTC robotics, Android apps, and AP Computer Science A. Covers full OOP, data structures, algorithms, and AP exam preparation.

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Java fundamentals & OOP mastery
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Data structures & algorithms
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AP Computer Science A prep
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FTC robot programming in Java

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AGES 6–16 · ADVANCED

Raspberry Pi — Physical Computing & IoT

Linux · Python · GPIO · IoT Projects · Princeton NJ

Raspberry Pi brings computing into the physical world. Students learn Linux, Python, GPIO programming, and IoT concepts — building devices that sense, react, and connect to the internet. This is real-world embedded computing, not simulations.

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Linux & Pi Setup

Ages 6–16 · Foundation

Students set up and navigate Raspberry Pi OS (Linux), learn the terminal, file systems, and get comfortable with the hardware platform before building projects.

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Raspberry Pi hardware setup
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Linux terminal & file system
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Python environment setup
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SSH, remote access & networking basics

INTERMEDIATE

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GPIO & Electronics

Ages 6–16 · Intermediate

Students wire sensors, LEDs, motors, and displays to the Pi's GPIO pins and control them with Python. Real electronics meets software — hands-on every session.

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GPIO pin programming with Python
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Sensors — temperature, motion, light
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LEDs, buzzers & servo motors
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I2C & SPI communication protocols

ADVANCED

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IoT Projects & Applications

Ages 6–16 · Advanced

Students design and build complete IoT devices — smart home sensors, weather stations, camera systems, and web-connected dashboards — integrating all their skills into deployable projects.

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IoT architecture & cloud connectivity
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Web dashboards & data visualization
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Camera module & computer vision basics
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Capstone IoT project build

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AGES 6–16 · ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

CNC, 3D Printing & CAD — Professional Manufacturing

Shapoko CNC Router · Bambu 3D Printers · SolidWorks · OnShape · Princeton NJ

Students work with the same professional tools used in industry — a 2×2 Shapoko CNC Router with VFD Spindle, Bambu P1S / P2S / HTD 3D printers, and professional CAD software. This is manufacturing education at a level most college programs don't offer.

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CAD with SolidWorks

Ages 6–16 · Professional CAD

Industry-standard 3D CAD design using SolidWorks. Students design parts, assemblies, and generate manufacturing drawings — the same software used by professional engineers worldwide.

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3D part modeling & assemblies
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Engineering drawings & tolerances
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Design for manufacturing (DFM)
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FTC robot part design projects

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CAD with OnShape

Ages 6–16 · Cloud CAD

Cloud-based parametric CAD using OnShape — browser-accessible, collaborative, and widely used in FTC robotics. Students learn full parametric modeling and team-based design workflows.

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Parametric part & assembly design
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Cloud collaboration & version control
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FTC-specific robot design
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Export for CNC & 3D printing

MANUFACTURING

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CNC Router — Theory & Practical

Ages 6–16 · CNC Machining

Students learn to operate the 2×2 Shapoko CNC Router with VFD Spindle — from CAM toolpath programming to safe machine operation and cutting real parts from wood, foam, and plastics.

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CNC theory & machine safety
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CAM software & toolpath generation
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VFD spindle setup & feeds/speeds
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Cutting real parts — practical sessions

3D PRINTING

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3D Printing — Bambu Lab

Ages 6–16 · 3D Printing

Students print on professional Bambu P1S, P2S, and HTD printers — learning slicer settings, material selection, print optimization, and FTC-specific part printing for real robots.

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Bambu Studio slicer mastery
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Material selection — PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU
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Support structures & infill strategy
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FTC robot part printing & testing

ADVANCED

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Engineering Portfolio Training

Ages 6–16 · FTC Competition

Learn to document engineering work professionally. The Engineering Portfolio is a key judging element in FTC — students learn technical writing, design iteration documentation, and judge presentation skills.

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Engineering notebook methodology
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Design iteration documentation
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Technical writing & diagrams
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Judge presentation preparation

MASTERY

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3D Printing Mastery for FTC

Ages 6–16 · FTC Advanced

Advanced 3D printing specifically for FTC robotics — printing structural robot parts, optimizing for strength and weight, multi-material printing, and rapid iteration cycles during build season.

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FTC structural part printing
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Strength vs weight optimization
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Multi-material & multi-color prints
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Rapid iteration in build season

YOUR JOURNEY

The Leap Coderz Learning Path

Every child starts somewhere and grows at their own pace. Here's how our students progress from complete beginner to world-stage competitor — all within reach for kids ages 6–16.

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STEP 1

BEGINNER

Ages 6–8

Scratch coding, Lego Imaginer robotics. Building the love for technology through play and creativity.

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STEP 2

EXPLORER

Ages 9–12

Python, Lego Explorer FLL, VEX IQ Novice. Real programming languages and competition robotics begin.

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STEP 3

BUILDER

Ages 12–14

VEX IQ Advanced, Java, Raspberry Pi, CAD & 3D Printing. Engineering at a professional level begins.

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STEP 4

CHAMPION

Ages 13–16

FTC World Championship program — full-stack engineering, CAD, CNC, AP CSA & competition strategy.

WHY LEAP CODERZ

Why Princeton Families Choose Leap Coderz

We're not just another coding school. We are Princeton's most proven STEM program — with World Championship results to show for it.

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PROVEN

Our FTC team won the Inspire Award — the highest honor in FIRST Tech Challenge — as a rookie team and competed at the FTC World Championship in Houston 2026. Real results, not marketing.

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EXPERT MENTORS · 1:10 RATIO

Our instructors are engineers and educators who built championship teams from scratch. With a 1:10 teacher-student ratio, every child gets focused, individualized attention in every class.

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REAL PROFESSIONAL TOOLS

Bambu P1S/P2S/HTD 3D printers, Shapoko CNC Router with VFD Spindle, SolidWorks, OnShape, FTC-grade robots, and a full Raspberry Pi lab. Students use the tools real engineers use.

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STRUCTURED LEARNING PATHS

From Imaginer Level 1 to FTC World Championship — every course is part of a clear, structured progression. Students always know where they are and where they're headed.

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YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM

Weekend classes run September through June. Combined with Summer Camp (July–August), learning never stops. The VEX IQ competition season kicks off mid-May each year.

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SERVING PRINCETON & BEYOND

Located to serve families across Princeton, Plainsboro, West Windsor, Princeton Junction, and wider Mercer County — the best coding and robotics classes for kids near you in Central NJ.

SCHEDULE & ENROLLMENT

Class Schedule & How to Enroll

Year-round weekend classes with flexible options for every family. Spots are limited — enroll early to secure your child's place.

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YEAR-ROUND ACADEMIC SEASON

September – June · Weekend classes (Saturday & Sunday). Classes run 2–5 hours per week depending on program level. Competition teams may have additional sessions during tournament season.

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SUMMER CAMP 2026

July 6 – August 28, 2026 · Weekday intensive camp (Mon–Fri). Half day (8:30 AM–12:30 PM) and Full day (8:30 AM–4:30 PM) options. View Summer Camp →

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SMALL GROUP CLASSES · 1:10 RATIO

Maximum 1:10 teacher-student ratio in all classes. Small groups ensure personalized attention, faster progress, and a supportive learning environment where every child is seen and heard.

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HOW TO ENROLL

Book a free introductory meeting with our team. We'll assess your child's current level, recommend the right course, and answer all your questions — no commitment required to meet with us.

Start Your Child's Engineering Journey Today

Join 500+ students in Princeton, Plainsboro, and West Windsor who are building robots, mastering code, and competing on the world stage. Book your free introductory meeting — no commitment required.

🎓 BOOK A FREE MEETING ☀️ VIEW SUMMER CAMP 2026

ROBOTICS, CODING& ENGINEERINGCOURSES FOR KIDS

Princeton NJ's Most Proven Robotics & Engineering Program for Kids

The Leap Coderz Learning Path

Why Princeton Families Choose Leap Coderz

Class Schedule & How to Enroll

Start Your Child's Engineering Journey Today

ROBOTICS, CODING
& ENGINEERING
COURSES FOR KIDS