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 6th annual Virtual Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Camp in Summer 2026. Camp will occur on Wednesday, July 8th through Friday, July 10th. 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 $75 (flat rate). This camp is open to rising high school sophomores through college seniors (starting in Fall 2026).
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 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. 2026 camp kits are in progress, but you can view the camp kits from previous years below!
2024 Camp Kit
2023 Camp Kit
Example Agenda (EASTERN TIME)
Day 1
10:45 - 11:00: Check-In
11:00 - 11:15: Opening Session
11:15 - 11:45 Jobs & Industry Speaker
11:45 -12:15: Break
12:15 - 1:00: Brand Founder Panel
1:00 - 1:15: Break
1:15 - 2:00: Elevation Labs
2:00 - 2:10: Break
2:10 - 2:55: Beauty Creators Panel 2:55 - 3:05: Closing Session
Day 2
10:45 - 11:00: Check-In
11:00 - 11:45: Azelis
11:45 - 11:55: Break
11:55 - 12:40: Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
12:40 - 1:10: Break
1:10 - 1:55: Gattefosse
1:55 - 2:05: Break
2:05 - 2:50: Bath and Body Works
2:50 - 3:05: Closing Session
Day 3
10:45 - 11:00: Check-In
11:00 - 11:45: Paola Beauty
11:45 - 11:55: Break
11:55 - 12:40: Colonial Chemical
12:40 - 1:10: Break
1:10 - 1:55: Edgewell
1:55 - 2:05: Break
2:05 - 2:35: Good Molecules
2:35 - 3:00: Closing Session
Registration
Thank you for your interest! Camp registration will open in February 2026. To receive a notification when registration opens, please click here. We will reach out at that time.
Organization Sponsorship
2025 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
- Khadijah Oyefusi (Actera)
- Jada Alcantara (L'Oreal)
- Valentina Carr (KDC/One)
- Beauty Founder Panel
- Alex Padgett: @ Educated Mess
- Shereen Idriss, Dr. Idriss
- Merian Odesho, Bounce Curl
- Beauty Creator Panel
- Angelo Landriscina: @ dermangelo
- James Welsh: @ jameswelsh
- Gloria Lu and Victoria Fu: @ chemist.confessions
- Jobs & Industry Speaker
- Hillary Phillis, Barnet Products
2025 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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- Inolex
2025 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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- Amway
- IKA Works, Inc.
- Inolex
- Supergoop
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