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This post was originally published on this siteSummer in Martin County is the perfect time for adventure, exploration, and unforgettable memories—and there’s no better way for kids to make the most of it than with an exciting summer camp experience! Whether your child is a budding marine biologist, an aspiring artist, or an outdoor enthusiast, there’s a camp tailored just for them. From daily drop-in programs to week-long themed camps and extended multi-week adventures, Martin County offers a diverse range of opportunities to keep kids engaged, active, and inspired all summer long. Keep reading to discover a diverse range of summer camp options for your little explorer! For even more ideas, head over to the Macaroni Kid Stuart 2025 Summer Camp Guide, which includes programs like junior lifeguard camp, summer dance camp, coding camp, and athletic camps for sports like volleyball and basketball.   Image credit: Cowabunga Surf and Sport   Hang 10 with Cowabunga At Cowabunga Surf and Watersports Camp, every camper is a rock star! Small, supervised groups rotate throughout the day surfing, skim boarding, body boarding, and paddle boarding as they are instructed in water sports and water safety skills by our screened and trained, kid-loving staff.

This post was originally published on this siteMuseum’s reopening after a two-year closure bridges past and present with an ambitious expansion and an extraordinary Michelangelo exhibition. By Hannah Serrano / Photo Above By Stephen Salpukas/William & Mary After nearly two years of closure, the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary is unveiling a transformation that will shape its future for generations. In February 2025, the Muscarelle reopened with an ambitious expansion and an extraordinary Michelangelo exhibition, marking a defining moment in the history of the museum, originally established in 1983. A Bold Evolution What was once an intimate museum is now a far more commanding presence. The $46 million expansion, funded largely by a $20 million estate gift from Martha Wren Briggs, adds 42,000 square feet of gallery and educational space, nearly tripling its exhibition capacity.  Designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners, the new structure honors the museum’s past while boldly embracing its future. Notably, the iconic color tubes on the front facade—an artwork by Gene Davis from the 1980s—have been preserved, maintaining a visual link to the museum’s original identity.  The reimagined Muscarelle is designed for immersion. A grand atrium, anchored by a floating staircase and sky