Virtual COSMETIC SCIENCE AND FORMULATION DESIGN SUMMER CAMP
Did you know that The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program in cosmetic science and formulation design? If you're interested in learning about the process of creating makeup and personal care products, join us for our 5th annual Virtual Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Summer Camp taking place Tuesday, June 24, 2025 through Friday, June 27, 2025. Registration will open by February 2025. Campers will receive a camp kit including a t-shirt, DIY activities, games and more. Challenges will be incorporated throughout the live camp for an opportunity to win various prizes. The camp participation fee will be $100 (flat rate).
This camp is for high school students going into their sophomore, junior or senior year in fall 2025 and college students entering their freshman year in fall 2025.
The Beauty of Science Virtual Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Summer Camp was created and is led by Dr. Gabriella Baki, Director of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.P.S.) Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Program and Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics in the Division of Pharmaceutical and Policy Sciences.
Camp kits
Each camper receives a camp kit including gifts from the presenters and hands-on science experiments that will be completed during the virtual camp. 2024 camp kits are in progress, but you can view the camp kits from previous years below!
2022 Camp Kit
2023 Camp Kit
Example Agenda (EASTERN TIME)
Day 1
10:45 - 11:00: Check-In
11:00 - 11:30: Opening Session
11:30 - 12:00: Jobs & Industry Speaker
12:00 -12:30: Break
12:30 - 1:15: Univar Solutions
1:15 - 1:25: Break
1:25 - 2:10: L'Oreal
2:10 - 2:20: Break
2:20 - 3:05: UToledo Program (Dr. Baki) 3:05 - 3:20: Closing Session
Day 2
10:45 - 11:00: Check-In
11:00 - 11:45: Edgewell Personal Care
11:45 - 11:55: Break
11:55 - 12:40: Shereen Cosmetics
12:40 - 1:10: Break
1:10 - 1:55: Colonial Chemical, Inc.
1:55 - 2:05: Break
2:05 - 2:50: Science Communicator Panel
2:50 - 3:05: Closing Session
Day 3
10:45 - 11:00: Check-In
11:00 - 11:45: Alumni Panel
11:45 - 11:55: Break
11:55 - 12:40: Rockline Industries
12:40 - 1:10: Break
1:10 - 1:55: Colgate-Palmolive Company
1:55 - 2:05: Break
2:05 - 2:35: Society of Cosmetic Chemists
2:35 - 3:00: Closing Session
Registration
Thank you for your interest! This year's camp has concluded. Registration for Summer Camp 2025 will open by February 2025. If you would like to be notified when registration is open, please submit your contact information at this link.
Sponsorship
2024 Gold Sponsors
Gold sponsors are the organizations that facilitate our interactive camp sessions. Are you interested in becoming a future gold sponsor? Complete this form.
- Alumni Panel
- Amanda Lam, Azelis
- Kylie Sahloff, Good Molecules
- Anna Wojkowski, Inolex
- Science Communicator Panel
- Javon Ford, @javonford16
- Ramon Pagan, @glowbyramon
- Jane Tsui, @janethechemist
- Jobs & Industry Speaker
- Hillary Phillis, Barnet Products
2024 Blue Sponsors
Blue sponsors are organizations and individuals who have contributed financial gifts to the camp, which allow us to waive camp registration fees for students in need of financial assistance. Are you interested in becoming a blue sponsor? Complete this form.
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- Simply Formulas
- Inolex
- University of Toledo
2024 Silver Sponsors
Silver sponsors are organizations and individuals who have donated materials and prizes for our camp kits and activities. Are you interested in becoming a silver sponsor? Complete this form.
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- Alex Padgett, @alexeducatedmess
- Amanda Lam, @amanda__lam
- Ava Perkins, @ava.perki
- Jane Tsui, @janethechemist
- Julian Sass, @drjuliansass
- Azelis
- Nascent Technologies
- UToledo
- Zschimmer-Schwarz
What campers had to say
"I loved learning about the differences between Cosmetic Science and Cosmetology."
"I liked learning about the quality control aspect and how fragrances are formulated!"
"It was really cool to hear from the alumni about what they did with their degrees!"
"My favorite part was making the hair serum!"
"The most exciting piece of information was how sunscreen protects the skin and the differences in mineral and chemical sunscreens."
"I liked learning about greenwashing and recycling!"
"It was cool to learn that silicones are not bad for the skin and can even be beneficial for scars."
"I was really excited to learn about just how many different types of jobs are in the field."
"The most exciting piece of information I learned was that the best sunscreen is the one that you use."
"I loved hearing about the silicones. I also enjoyed hearing about the process of the UTCosSci major!"
"I learned that there are 1000+ types of bacteria in our microbiome... so insane."
Contact Us
For questions about participating, presenting, or donating to #UToledoPharmacy camp programs, contact us.
Joe Battelline
Camp Director
Phone: 419.383.1948
Email: joseph.battelline@utoledo.edu