We've officially arrived at the final week of school! If your house is anything like mine, emotions are running high. The kids seem completely tapped out and ready for a change of routine.

We've got both a Pre-K and an SK graduation in our house this week. My 4-year-old was upset that I wouldn't let him wear his Catboy costume to graduation. His argument? "All the girls are dressed like princesses." He was convinced it was a costume party. 😂 Gosh, I love this age.

Whether you're celebrating a graduation or surviving the last few days of lunches, I hope you take a moment to appreciate everything you've accomplished this year.

Here's to summer adventures and slower mornings!

P.S. I’m looking for a Toronto parent to join the Mayhem team! If you're active in local Facebook parenting groups and looking for flexible part-time work (4-6 hours a week), reply to this email — I’d love to hear from you!

🎭 $10 Off Theatre Camp — Great Big Theatre Company
Great Big Theatre Company is offering $10 off camp registration for the first 30 families — use code MAYHEM-2026 at checkout! Acting, drama, and musical theatre programs for kids ages 6–14, with outdoor activities, games, and every program wrapping up with a real public performance.

🌟 Etobicoke Montessori Summer Camp — Exclusive Reader Discount!
At Petite Luminaries Montessori Summer Camp, weekly themes include Little Chefs, Creative Artists, Space Explorers, and Ocean Adventures. 3 nutritious meals included. For children 18 months–8 years · Keep scrolling for discount codes!

🍓 Strawberry Picking Season is Here!
Strawberry picking season is upon us and there are many options for pick-your-own in the GTA. Check out Downey's Strawberry & Apple Farm in Caledon, Willowtree Farm in Port Perry, or Reesor's in Markham!

📍 18 Four Seasons Place, Suite 200, Etobicoke

At Petite Luminaries Montessori Summer Camp, summer is more than keeping kids busy — it's a season of creativity, confidence, friendships, and memories that last long after September.

Each week brings a brand-new theme, from Little Chefs and Creative Artists to Space Explorers and Ocean Adventures. Every day includes process art, gardening, music and movement, French, and water play — all in a safe, nurturing Montessori environment with a low child-to-educator ratio. 3 nutritious meals included daily. For children 18 months to 8 years · Weekly registration available throughout July & August 2026

🎉 Exclusive reader discount — use one of these codes at checkout: MAYHEM-PLM10 — 10% off; MAYHEM-PLM50 — Buy one week, get the second week 50% off

A Toronto-born theatre camp that's been building little performers' confidence since 1994

I don't usually sign up for things this fast, but Great Big Theatre Company had me at "end-of-week performance for parents." We just registered my kids and honestly, I'm as excited as they are.

GBTC runs weekly summer theatre day camps for kids ages 6–14 across Toronto, Peel, Durham, and York Region. Each week is packed with improv, musical theatre, mime, theatre games, and costume creation — all building toward a Friday afternoon show that kids perform for family. The vibe is warm, non-competitive, and designed so every single kid gets to shine.

They've been doing this since 1994, and it shows. Spots are filling up — check schedules and register below!

👉 Use code MAYHEM-2026 at checkout ($10 off for first 30 registrants)

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