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SSA Kids University Lab

Innovate. Create. Lead.

A one-of-a-kind campus dedicated to AI, robotics, coding, and STEM for students ages 6 through 13. The future starts here.

106 Brunswick St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Ages 6–13

Students Served

AI & Robotics

Dedicated Innovation Lab

Mon–Fri & Sat

Open 6 Days a Week

Coding

Real-World Tech Skills

The Lab Where Future Innovators Are Built.

The S.S.A Kids University Lab is Smart Start Academy's most advanced campus — a purpose-built innovation environment where students ages 6 to 13 learn to think like engineers, code like developers, and create like inventors. This isn't just after school care. It's a launchpad.

Our dedicated lab spaces are equipped for hands-on AI exploration, robotics builds, coding projects, and STEM challenges. Every session is led by hand-selected, degreed educators who bring real-world technology concepts to life in ways that are engaging, age-appropriate, and genuinely fun.

Whether your student is just starting at age 6 or preparing for high school at 13, the Kids University Lab gives them the skills, the confidence, and the curiosity to thrive in a technology-driven world.

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Kids University Lab campus exterior

What Makes the Kids University Lab Unique

Purpose-built spaces that go beyond the classroom.

AI & Robotics

Students design, build, and program robots using age-appropriate platforms — developing computational thinking, engineering skills, and a hands-on understanding of artificial intelligence.

Coding & Programming

From block-based coding for beginners to Python and JavaScript for advanced learners, students build real projects and develop problem-solving skills that last a lifetime.

STEM Exploration

Science, technology, engineering, and math come alive through experiments, challenges, and project-based learning that connects classroom concepts to the real world.

Early Public Speaking

Students develop confidence, clarity, and communication skills through structured presentations, storytelling, and group discussions — building the voice they'll need to lead.

Students in the innovation lab
Outdoor park play area

Programs Offered at This Campus

Every program at the Kids University Lab is built around technology, innovation, and real-world skills — led by hand-selected, degreed educators.

AI & Robotics Lab

6 – 13 Years

Hands-on robotics builds and introductory AI concepts using platforms like LEGO Mindstorms, Scratch, and more. Students learn to design, program, and test their own robots.

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Coding & Computer Science

6 – 13 Years

A structured coding curriculum that grows with your student — from visual block coding for younger learners to real text-based programming languages for older students.

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STEM Exploration

6 – 13 Years

Science experiments, engineering challenges, and math-based projects that build critical thinking and ignite a passion for discovery across every subject.

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After School & Summer Camp

6 – 13 Years

Full after school programming Monday through Friday plus an action-packed summer camp — all centered around technology, innovation, and creative problem-solving.

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Inside the Kids University Lab

Kids University Lab campus exterior
Students in the innovation lab
Students in STEM activity
Students building robots together

Visit the Kids University Lab

Location

106 Brunswick St

Hours

Mon – Fri: 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Ready to See the Lab in Action?

Schedule a tour and watch your student's eyes light up in our robotics, coding, and AI spaces.