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Teammates lend a hand at Camp Casey to grow outdoor learning

Boeing presented a $250,000 check to YMCA Snohomish County as teammates volunteered at Camp Casey.

April 28, 2026 in Our-Community

Boeing volunteers plant new greenery and tidy grounds at YMCA Camp Casey during a volunteer day on April 18. Michelle Roulier, senior director, IDT&S BCA airplane programs and Boeing representative on the YMCA of Snohomish County Board of Trustees (second from the front), joins Boeing volunteers at YMCA Camp Casey for a day of landscaping and planting, April 18.

Boeing teammates spent a day volunteering at YMCA Camp Casey on Whidbey Island on April 18, where they refreshed landscaping, planted greenery and created an organized storage area for camper supplies. Boeing also presented a $250,000 Global Engagement Grant to support Camp Casey to increase access to the camp for local students in 2026 and 2027; that grant is in addition to a $100,000 Boeing grant in 2025 that supports YMCA Snohomish County’s year‑round STEM programming.

Why it matters: The Camp Casey grant expands access and opportunity for Snohomish County students to experience overnight camp and outdoor learning at this historic site in 2026 and 2027, while the separate STEM investment grows year‑round science and technology learning that builds youth skills.

The big picture:

  • Camp Casey is an 84‑acre waterfront property with a mile‑long beach, playfields and a Sea Lab for marine science lessons.
  • The YMCA of Snohomish County purchased Camp Casey on Jan. 1, 2025, beginning a new chapter after decades of stewardship by Seattle Pacific University and earlier service as Fort Casey.
  • Boeing’s $250,000 Camp Casey grant focuses on year‑round youth development, environmental education, leadership training and community wellness; the separate $100,000 STEM grant supports programs such as engineering design, 3D printing and robotics.

What they’re saying:

  • Michelle Roulier, senior director, IDT&S BCA airplane programs and Boeing representative on the YMCA board: “Boeing teammates are stepping up at a critical time to help improve Camp Casey so more local students can have this life‑shaping experience. Our investment and volunteer time make the camp more welcoming and available for youth across the county.” [Please confirm and approve attribution: Michelle Roulier, Boeing representative on the YMCA board]
  • Peyton Tune, President and CEO, YMCA of Snohomish County: “Camp gives kids a different, magical space to try new things, meet caring adults and grow. Boeing’s grant and the volunteers’ work help secure that opportunity for local families.” [Please confirm and approve attribution: Peyton Tune, President and CEO, YMCA of Snohomish County]
Boeing volunteers and YMCA Camp Casey representatives stand in front of the Camp Casey sign after a day of landscaping, planting and storage work, April 18.

Zoom in:

  • Volunteers completed grounds care, new plantings and a centralized storage area to streamline camp operations and improve daily camper experiences.
  • The two Boeing investments together support both place and program: facility access at Camp Casey and STEM curriculum countywide.

What’s next:

  • YMCA Camp Casey is hosting a free Community Day on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Boeing employees are encouraged to visit — details at https://www.ymcacampcasey.org/events.

The America Gives initiative invites Puget Sound employees to volunteer at local events this April and throughout 2026 in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.