Summer Camp

The Beauty of Science

Virtual COSMETIC SCIENCE AND FORMULATION DESIGN SUMMER CAMP

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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 fourth annual Virtual Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Summer Camp taking place Wednesday, June 26, 2024 through Friday, June 28, 2024. 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.

This camp is for high school students going into their sophomore, junior or senior year in fall 2024 and college students entering their freshman year in fall 2024.  

Dr. Gabriella BakiThe 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

2022 Camp Kit

2023 Camp Kit

2023 Camp Kit

 


 
Agenda (EASTERN TIME)

Day 1 - June 26, 2024

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 - June 27, 2024

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 - June 28, 2024

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

STOP & READ: Please do not begin the registration form unless you are ready to submit payment or submit a financial waiver request at the end of the registration process; your registration will be incomplete and declined without submitting either option. Registration is now open at this link and will remain open until maximum capacity is reached.  A waitlist will be started if needed. The total cost for this camp is $100, but at the end of the registration form, an option will be included for requesting financial assistance.  Financial assistance is limited and offered on a first come, first serve basis and will be based on demonstrated need (i.e., ACT fee waiver, reduced lunch record, etc.).


Sponsorship

2024 Gold Sponsors

Gold sponsors are the organizations that will be facilitating our interactive camp sessions. Are you interested in becoming a future gold sponsor? Complete this form.

Colgate Logo

 

univar Logo

Edgewell Logo

 

SCC Logo

 

L'Oréal Logo

 

CC

 

Rockline Logo

 

Shereen Cosmetics Graphic

  • Alumni Panel
    • Panelists to be announced soon
  • Science Communicator Panel
    • Panelists to be announced soon
  • 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.

  • Sponsors to be announced soon

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.

  • Sponosors to be annonced soon

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.

Joseph Battelline

Joe Battelline
Camp Director
Phone: 419.383.1948
Email: joseph.battelline@utoledo.edu

 

 

Last Updated: 3/14/24