Students building and programming a VEX IQ competition robot at GRD Talents

Robotics programs

Coach-led FLL, FTC, VEX & Drones

Hands-on robotics teams in Colonia, NJ—build, code, and compete with coaches who know FIRST and VEX programs inside out.

Small groups, real robots every session, and a clear path from elementary LEGO teams through VEX IQ, FTC metal robots, and Aerial Drone competition.

Programs

Pick your robotics track

Each program links to registration and Stripe checkout on our site.

FLL Explore

Grades 2–5

Entry into FIRST LEGO League: guided discovery, LEGO builds, and simple mechanisms in small teams.

LEGO SPIKE Essential Small groups

Hands-on robot building
Intro programming concepts
Team collaboration

FLL Challenge

Grades 4–8

The full FLL season: robot game, innovation project, and Core Values with serious practice in design and presenting.

Weekly team session Competition prep

Robot design and coding
Innovation project work
Tournament strategies

FTC Robotics

Grades 7–12

FIRST Tech Challenge: metal-frame robots, Java programming, and a fast competition format for middle and high school.

Mechanical design Autonomous code

Engineering and build sessions
Driver and autonomous practice
Event preparation

VEX IQ

Grades 4–10

Season-based VEX IQ: competitive game each year, build and programming, and skills or tournament play as teams advance.

Weekly practices Skills events

Build and drive practice
Programming autonomous routines
Tournament energy

Aerial Drone Competition

Grades 5–12

Aerial robotics with a strong safety culture: field missions, pilot and spotter roles, and ground-crew teamwork on drone challenges.

Flight lab time Safety first

Safe drone operation training
Field missions and autonomous tasks
Clear pilot, spotter, and crew roles

Why GRD Talents

What families get here

Local coaching, small batches, and programs tied to real competition seasons.

95% success rate

Students consistently place well in leagues and robotics events we prepare for.

Coach-led teams

Instructors who run FLL, FTC, and VEX seasons—not generic after-school staff.

Hands-on every week

Build, program, and test real robots—not slide-only instruction.

Competition Ready

Structured prep for FLL, FTC, VEX IQ, Aerial Drone, and related STEM events.

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