Summer Day Camps Near Me: Mansfield & Midlothian Families, This One’s For You

Every summer, the same questions circle like heatwaves: Who’s watching the kids? Will they be safe? Will they have fun—or just sit indoors glued to a screen?

If you're in Mansfield or Midlothian, you don't need to look far. Skylark brings full-summer structure and full-throttle fun—without the stress of packing for the woods or driving an hour north. We’re local. We’re active. And we’ve been doing this long enough to know: summer should feel like a break… for everyone.

Quick Look at Skylark Camp

• Ages: Finished 1st–8th Graders
• Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (with extended care available)
• Schedule: Register by the week! Commit to one, a few, or book the whole summer
• Location: Central Mansfield hub with easy access from Midlothian and beyond

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Here’s What a Day Looks Like

No two days are the same, but each one follows a rhythm: energy, engagement, connection.

Mornings

• Cabin Time: Small group connections, daily check-ins
• Rally: Group-wide games, skits, and announcements
• Rotations: Sports, water slides, arts, STEM challenges, performance

Midday

• Lunch: Packed by you, community-focused by us
• Camper’s Choice: Kids choose electives like sports, mission-style challenges, or art time

Afternoons

• Big Team Competitions (Color Wars twice weekly)
• Cool Down & Wrap: Recap the day, prep for pick-up
• Friday Awards: Family welcome, character-focused recognition

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Why Choose Local?

For Your Kid

• They make friends they’ll actually see again
• They explore age-appropriate adventures in a structured setting
• They discover new interests—without the pressure to perform

For You

• Short drive times (Midlothian, Arlington, Ovilla, Duncanville—we see you)
• Simple drop-off and pick-up
• One-click online registration
• Emergency-accessible, secure location
• Optional early and late care that actually works with your schedule

Registration: Easy and Instant

You can do the whole thing from your phone in less than 10 minutes.

1. Create your account
2. Choose your weeks
3. Fill in camper info
4. Confirm—and you’re done!
5. Your forms will show up before camp

Who We Serve

We’re in Mansfield. But our campers come from everywhere nearby.

• Primary areas: Mansfield and Midlothian
• Surrounding communities: Cedar Hill, Arlington, Duncanville, Ovilla

We’ve made sure camp works for families in Mansfield ISD and Midlothian ISD alike.

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Still Have Questions?

Not sure what week works best? Want to meet a staffer first?
We get it. Talk to someone who’s been through it.

• Schedule a tour
• Contact our team
• Register today!

Let’s get your summer sorted.