Pharmacy Camp
Engage with current faculty and practicing pharmacists, view experiments in the lab and interact with current students to find out what it’s like to be a pharmacy student at UMKC.
Event Highlights
Join us for a one-day, fun-filled pharmacy camp in June or July!
- Take part in making actual medicine in the compounding lab.
- Hear from community pharmacists about their daily roles.
- Interact with clinical pharmacists in specialty practices such as oncology, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency room and more.
- Learn from School of Pharmacy faculty and students about what it's like to be a member of UMKC at all three campus locations.
Dates and Times
The pharmacy summer camps are tentatively scheduled for the following dates. Each camp will go from roughly 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A detailed agenda will be sent closer to the event.
- June 5, 2026 — Columbia (University of Missouri campus)
- June 26, 2026 — Springfield (Missouri State University downtown Brick City campus)
- July 24, 2026 — Kansas City (UMKC downtown Health Sciences campus)
Eligibility
- Students who have completed ninth grade or higher at the time of camp.
- College students and adults looking for a career change are encouraged to attend.
Cost
- $40 per camper
- Take this 60-second pharmacy careers quiz to see what type of pharmacist you would be (free)!
Registration will go live in January!
To be notified when it is ready for registrations, fill out this form:
Still Have Questions?
Call us at 816-235-1613 or email us at pharmacy@umkc.edu.
We offer a limited number of fee waivers for high school students who need assistance. Contact pharmacy@umkc.edu to learn if you meet the requirements for a camp waiver.