Looking for a summer camp that’s both fun and educational? STEM Space is now enrolling for two exciting robotics camps in Pasadena, MD! Our hands-on programs are designed for middle school students who love technology, teamwork, and building real-world skills.
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STEM Space is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible technology education for kids in Anne Arundel County and nearby communities. Our camps are all about learning by doing, building confidence, and having fun with friends.
Why Choose STEM Space?
- Small group learning with a 1:3 staff-to-student ratio
- Led by award-winning educators and industry professionals, supported by talented college and high school students with STEM experience
- Focus on process-driven, hands-on projects—not just the end result
- Students collaborate on hands-on robotics and engineering challenges—building real skills and friendships
A Typical Day at Camp
Each day at STEM Space starts with a team-building activity to foster friendships and collaboration. Campers then dive into hands-on robot building, guided by our experienced instructors. Every day includes lessons on various engineering concepts that campers can apply to their main project for the week.
Meet Our Founders & Instructors
STEM Space was founded by Ryan Rich, an internationally and locally recognized robotics educator, and Ryan Schrenk, a research satellite payload engineer and local school consultant.
Together, they share a commitment to making high-quality, hands-on STEM learning accessible to all kids in our community.
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Camp Director Ryan Rich (left) and Assistant Director Kit (right) at a robotics competition with their previous team. Both bring years of hands-on robotics leadership and mentoring experience to STEM Space summer camps.
All of our instructors have experience in, or are pursuing education in, engineering, sciences, math, or technology—including college and high school students with strong STEM backgrounds. Our team is passionate about inspiring the next generation and creating a supportive, engaging camp environment. You can learn more about some of our instructors on our website’s staff page.
2025 Camp Sessions & Themes
Robotics Camp: Lunar Logistics
August 4–8, 2025
Campers will design and build robots to tackle space-inspired engineering challenges, including traversing craters, transporting cargo to a lunar habitat, and repairing a spaceship.
Robotics Camp: Jungle Rescue
August 11–15, 2025
Young engineers will create robots to navigate jungle terrain, complete animal rescue missions, and climb a tall jungle tree. Some robots may encounter unexpected obstacles!
Camp Details
- Ages: 10–14
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–2pm (drop-off from 9am, pickup until 2:30pm)
- Location: Jenkins Memorial Church, 133 Riviera Dr, Pasadena, MD 21122
- Tuition: $275 per student, per week
- Activities: Building robots, teamwork, sketching and design, learning from real-world experts
Limited Spots Available—Register Early!
To ensure every camper receives personal attention and a high-quality experience, each session is limited to just 20 students. Spots are filling quickly, so we encourage families to register soon to secure their place!
How to Register
- Register online at thestemspace.org
- Email us at information@thestemspace.org for more information or contact our program director, Ryan, directly at richr@thestemspace.org.
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