Events

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, […]

Greetings Everyone, We have selected the US Air Force Academy for the location of Service Academies Orientation Day on Saturday May 15, 2010. The location will be at Arnold Hall on the west side of the Campus near the mountain just across from the Planetarium. You can park in the parking lot to the west […]

Unite Airlines volunteered their services 757 and 767 simulators and 4 flight instructors to the Shades Of Blue students, parents and volunteers. Everyone had a chance to experience to take off, fly around and land a commercial airline with full motion and visual. Shades of Blue president, Willie Daniels, who is a United Airline pilot […]

Our 1st Annual Christmas party at the United Airlines Flight Training Center Cafeteria was enjoyed by all. This event was designed to give the SHADES OF BLUE Students and Parents an opportunity to meet and greet the SHADES OF BLUE Board Members. Everyone got right into the holiday spirit. The board members brought the food […]

Wings Over the Rockies, Young Eagles and Shades of Blue were at Centennial Airport Saturday morning addressing around 100 students, parents and volunteers about various programs in aviation. Harrison Ford, who is a spoke person for Young Eagles, along with about 10 other pilots and their aircraft took the kids up for a thrilling flight. […]

Shades of Blue participated in the annual STEMapalooza at the Denver Convention Center on Oct 16 and 17. Over 7000 people attended. For pictures go to the link below

The Shades of Blue organization and its loyal sponsors will hosted its 2009 Auction and Annual Awards Dinner at Denvers Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 East Academy Blvd. Denver, CO. Located on the grounds of former Lowry Air Force Base in the renovated flight hangar #1, the Museum is home to […]

The September 24th Golf Tournament, played as a 4-man scramble, will take place at the beautiful Green Gables Country Club of Denver. First tee is 1:00 pm,however, a lunch is included beginning at 11:30 am. Prizes will be awarded for the longest drive, closest to the pin, and a hole-in-one. The donation/entry fee is $150.00 […]

2009 ACE CAMP Another great event. Wednesday we went to Lockheed-Martin Rocket Assembly Plant(Students with an interest in Engineering, Math, Physics, Astronautics, etc.) Thursday we traveled to Colorado Springs to do a mini tour of the Academy grounds, and fly a simulated trip to outer space, Friday we were at the United Airlines Training Center […]

It is that time of year again for applications to the Solo Flight Academy sponsored by Shades of Blue, the Organization of Black Airline Pilots, and Delaware State University. In order to participate, students must be between the ages of 16 and 19, by the first day of the Academy. In order to have your […]

For those Shades of Blue students that have appllied to the tutoring program and one-week stay at the Air Force Academy, your orientation will be held at the Omar D. Blair Charter School on Tuesday April 7, 2009. We will meet at the school at 6:30 p.m. Plan on being there for no more than […]

Benefit for the Spirit of Flight Center The Mountain Flying/Survival Training Seminar Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Hotel Gold Crown at Centennial Airport. 7770 S. Peoria Street, Englewood, CO 80112 Full day, 0800 1700 featuring Sparky Imeson wrote the Bible on Mtn. Flying, NWS: Weather (plains and mountains), and JJ Ellis, SERE, on staying […]

On Wed Nov 12 Shades of Blue will participate in a Career Panel at Montbello HS where they will share time with others and speak about their career journey after high school. They will discuss how they paid for College and the importance of pursuing higher education. Students will ask questions in an open forum.

Girls Exploring Science Engineering and Technology Conference will take place at the Denver Convention Center on November 5. 2008 to provide an opportunity for 1400 sixth and seventh grade Colorado girls to explore the wonders of science, math, and technology and to meet incredible women and men working in these fields.

Shades of Blue will be part of a two-day exploration to showcase science, technology, engineering and math initiatives in Colorado. This event will be held at the Colorado Convention Center on October 24 and 25. Go to the following web site for more information and volunteer opportunities:

On October 10, 2008, Shades of Blue held its Annual Black Tie Fund Raiser and Awards Dinner at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. This year the SHADES OF BLUE Ed Dwight Jr. Awards went to Dr Darryl Baynes and Capt. Robert Meyer, Jenna Lin was awarded the teacher of the year, the Corporate […]

Then Aviation Ground School is for you! What: Aviation Ground School " Learn about how to become a pilot " Plan your own flight mission " Fly your planned mission on flight simulators " And more! Instructor: Mr. John Barry, Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum 7711 […]

This camp provided students the opportunity to build and fly rockets, build boomerangs, build weight bearing bridges, create tornadoes, build and race solar cars, and build an egg drop container. All of this and more at the 2008 Math Camp. The camp was located at "Ehe Church in the City" on the corner of Colfax […]

Overland High School in the Cherry school School District of Colorado is hosting the 2008 career fair. SHADES OF BLUE will expose students to the opportunities in aviation and aerospace.

The Counseling Department at Rangeview in Aurora Colorado, will be hosting its first Career Fair April 15, 2008. Rangeview`s mission is "To prepare all high school students for their choice of post and secodary opportunities." For information please email Diane Wink [email protected].

Shades of Blue will visit the Peoria Elementary School 5th grade classes in Aurora on Friday April 11 at 1:00pm to discuss fields of aviation.

Join us at the 24th National Space Symposium on April 7-10, 2008, in Colorado Springs at The Broadmoor Hotel. The National Space Symposium is the premier U.S. space policy and program forum, a "must attend" opportunity for information and interaction on all sectors of space -- civil, commercial, and national security. The push for space […]

Hosted by Goodwill Youth Services. for more information please contact Jennie Clark [email protected]

Hosted by Goodwill Youth Services. for more information please contact Jennie Clark [email protected]

CCD Career Majors Fair is to give CCD students the opportunity to explore different careers and education majors and to connect students to employers, CCD education advisors and CCD alumni. SHADES OF BLUE is parterning with CCD in their efforts on aerospace.

Conference at Colorado College. Its purpose is to educate and empower youth to develop individual and community responsibility for self and others by providing leadership, social and cultural awareness.

Hosted by Goodwill Youth Services. for more information please contact Jennie Clark [email protected]

Hosted by Goodwill Youth Services. for more information please contact Jennie Clark [email protected]

RAYBEN hosted the Shades of Blue President, Willie Daniels, and Executive Director, Adrian Clark, for a visit with the Raytheon ERG Presidents and Executive Directors to discuss opportunities to engage school students, by illustrating the connection between math and science at the workplace. Shades of Blue have been reaching out to elementary, middle, and secondary […]