Events

June 2013 - August 2013. Two-week residential camps will be hosted at colleges and universities across the nation. Read PDF at link below:

Shades of Blue volunteered to be part of the Highland Ranch Rock Canyon High School post prom event by hosting a booth with a radio controlled airplane flight simulator. Students tried their hand at flying a model aircraft through an obstacle course. See link below for photos

March 25 - 27 spring 2013 Aviation and Space Camp

In conjunction with supporting John Barrys Aero Ground School program Shades of Blue has kicked off their engineering program for 2013. These are both 9 week programs free to registered students. For photos see the following link:

It`s Cool Science Carnival time again! Come find out how much fun science, math and engineering really is. To kick of the 2012 CSCSF we`re once again taking over most of the UCCS campus and pulling together dozens of companies, schools, clubs, nonprofits, government agencies, museums and other organizations from across the state to provide […]

The Shades of Blue organization and its loyal sponsors hosted its 2012 Auction and Annual Awards Dinner at Denvers Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. CO. This museum is one of only 750 out of a total of 16,000 museums nationwide to be awarded accreditation by the American Association of Museums. This […]

Shades of Blue in conjunction with the Aurora Public School (APS) organization have developed a nine week engineering and aviation ground school program for 12 to 18 year old students. The program is supported by instructors from Shades of Blue, APS, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, United Launch Alliance, Young Eagles, and University of Colorado. The […]

Melvin visited five Colorado schools in two days. The trip was hosted by Shades of Blue, an organization aimed at introducing and leading students to career opportunities in aviation and aerospace. The Castle Rock-based nonprofit provides young people with educational opportunities, training and employment assistance. For pictures of the event go to:

Shades of Blue, Math Pioneers, and Church in the City/Beth Abraham are hosting the 8th annual Mathstronauts Math and Science Summer Day Camp this summer July 9 - August 3. ,<strong We will look forward to seeing you all through the year. July 3, 5, 6 9AM - 3PM Math Exploration with MATLAB Camp July […]

Photos of the events: CLICK here: Pictures Come join us for a general overview course of engineering with Aurora Public Schools and SHADES OF BLUE from February 18th through March 24th, 2012. The purpose of this overview is to introduce students whose grade levels range from 8th grade to 12th with a general idea of […]

Seeking Talented PreK-12 Student Artists From Across the Planet! (For international students - equivalent ages for U.S. school grades PreK-12 will be used.) Art Boxes for Grand Prize Winners! Gift Certificate for Space Foundation Achievement Award! All entries must be submitted and sponsored by a teacher. Artwork must be received no later than January 31, […]

On Saturday Nov 19 the Wings Over the Rockies Museum with support from Shades of Blue honored the Tuskegee Airmen for their incredibly bold and inspirational contributions to the culture of aviation and to our country. Joining this special event were Governor John Hickenlooper, Mayor Michael Hancock, CEO of Ball Aerospace Dave Taylor, the producer […]

Join the University of Colorado Boulder for a day to discover the diverse and creative world of engineering! Through hands-on projects and lab tours, you`ll get a chance to explore how engineers are essential to health, happiness and safety. Plus, you`lll also get the inside scoop on scholarships, financial aid, and admissions. CLICH here: Download/View […]

Are you ready to discover what CU-Engineering has to offer? Don`t miss Engineering Sampler! This one-day program includes an overview of possible majors and careers, laboratory demonstrations, discussions with student and faculty panels, and information about financial aid, scholarships, and residence halls. High school students entering their junior or senior year, parents, teachers and counselors […]

FOR ONE WEEK...October 15-22, 2011. GREAT FOR ALL AGES. The Colorado Springs COOL SCIENCE FESTIVAL. EVENTS INCLUDE: Cool Science Carnival Rocket Launch Rubik`s Cube Competition Science Scavenger Competition Stargazing Sun Viewing Teacher Seminars Science on Tap Night High-Tech Tours Nature Walks Wildlife Discussions Enviornmental Discussions Science of Beer Brewing Adventure County Coroner Crime Lab Tour […]

8th-12th Grade Students What can you expect to learn? General overview of engineering Engineering a Noble Profession Earth and ITS Coordinates Orbital Mechanics Raytheons Perspective Launching Learning October 1st - November 5th, 2011 Every Saturday from 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon Click here: Download YOUR ENGINEERING FLYER CLICK the link below to register for this event.

Another fantastic Shades of Blue Annual Awards Dinner. Dave Aguilera from Denver Channel 4 news was the MC. Social hour started with a silent auction with items from, bronze statue by Ed Dwight Jr., signed limited edition print "Tuskegee Angle From Above" by David Lee Sample and Col Charles E. McGee, One hour simulator time […]

Join the CU-Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science for a fun, hands-on day to learn what engineering is all about. Get the inside scoop from Admissions and Financial Aid on applying to CU, scholorship information, and much more. Lunch is FREE and included for all students. CLICK here: Download/View INFORMATIONAL Flyer CLICK the link […]

It is that time of year again for the Aurora Public Schools Aviation Ground School. Learn how to become a pilot Plan your own flight mission Fly your planned mission on flight simulators Fly an actual aircraft after attending the course Click the registration form link below for dates, times, and what grade levels they […]

Tons of tours and activities are planned from August 1st through August 6th at our Annual Aviation, Aerospace & Science Camps! Click here: Download the INFORMATION FLYER Click here: Download the REGISTRATION FORM Photo`s of Saturday`s United Training Center event can be found at this site:

June, 2011 Grades K-12 Mathstronauts Camps 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Math Boot Camps 7:00 AM - 9:00AM 4:00 PM - 6:00PM $100 registration fee/family Mathstronaut Camp - $150/week Math Boot Camps - $25/week/camp Partial scholarships available! Call 303.349.3149 or email [email protected] for more info and for registration forms. June 6-10 - Examining Structures Structures […]

Lockheed Martin`s Engineering Explorers Post is designed to give area high school students a behind-the-scenes, first-hand experience with aerospace engineering and technology. The Aerospace Explorers Post is open to all area High School students. Student participants meet every other week for 8 months and will hear from industry experts on various space programs including Genesis, […]

The BOLD Center hosts, or collaborates with other departments on, many K-12 Engineering Education initiatives. Click here for MORE Details

On Saturday Feb 12 United Training Center opened its doors to the Shades of Blue organization with tours of their facility and simulator rides. Over 50 people were in attendance. As always many thanks go out to the United people and the volunteers to once again give our youth the opportunity to experience flight. The […]

On January 28, 1986, seven crew members of the Space Shuttle Challenger Mission STS-51L set out on a mission to broaden our educational horizons and promote the advancement of scientific knowledge. In the aftermath of the Shuttle accident, family members of the crew resolved to create a living memorial to the Challenger crew - a […]

Learn about Engineering Opportunities for Women at CU Boulder for High School Women. Click here for MORE Details

Approximately 11,000 folks came to experience activities involving science, technology, engineering and math at the 3rd annual STEMapalooza event held at the Denver Convention Center Oct 8 and 9. Special thanks for our Shades of Blue booth volunteers Willie Daniels, Jenna Lin, Robert Meyer and Stef Petryszyn. Go to the following link for event photos.

SHADES OF BLUE will co-host a nine weekend aviation ground school with Aurora Public Schools Superintendant John Barry. Up to 50 students from APS and SHADES will participate in the course which will cover the fundamentals of flight. The course will consist of visits to the Wings Over the Rockies Museum , United Airlines Flight […]

Click the link below to find the downloads for the summer camp brochure and registration forms. See you there!

There are 8 camps (1 week in length) that will run concurrently with the BEST camps from June 7 through July 31. Due to this incredible opportunity we will apply an application fee to each week of the camp. The each camp will include rocketry, engineering, math, earth sciences, physical sciences, aviation, aerospace, electronics, simulators, […]