Pills, Potions and Poisons

New this year, we will be offering 2 different weeks for the camp. Don't worry, each offering will be the exact same in terms of content. This change will allow us to give potential campers more offerings in terms of timing and will allow us to accept more campers each summer. For 2026, the camp offerings are as follows:

Please note, students will only be able to attend one session. In the application you will be able to indicate your preference.

In the field of pharmacology, scientists study the interactions between drugs and the body and then apply what they have learned to the development of new drugs. Once a therapeutic drug becomes available, pharmacists work with patients and other health care professionals to ensure patients get the best outcomes from their medications.

Students enrolled in the PPP summer camp will learn through a variety of approaches, including hands-on experiments, field trips and projects. While we primarily explore careers in the pharmaceutical sciences (both clinical and research careers), the program is not designed strictly for students with an interest in pharmacy. Any student with an interest in biomedical science, including careers in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, laboratory research, etc., is encouraged to apply. This program does not explore careers related to forensic science, engineering or the physical sciences.