Campfire
What are the three traditional ingredients that make a classic s'more?
Roasted marshmallows, a piece of chocolate, and two graham crackers
What’s the first day of summer called?
The summer solstice—it’s the longest day of the year with the most sunlight!
What is the famous 1961 Disney movie about twin sisters who meet at a summer camp and switch places?
The Parent Trap
In which sport would you do a “cannonball”?
Swimming!
What do elephants use instead of sunscreen to protect their skin?
Mud or dust
What’s the most popular ice cream flavor in America?
Vanilla
Approximately how many summer camps are currently operating in the United States?
A) 9,000
B) 17,000
C) 20,000
17,000
Which U.S. state has the most water parks?
Florida, also known as the “Water Park Capital of the World.”
At which summer camp did the 1987 classic Dirty Dancing take place?
A. Camp Crystal Lake
B. Camp Walden
C. Kellerman's Mountain House
D. Camp Green Lake
Kellerman's Mountain House
What summer sport uses a shuttlecock?
Badminton.
Which continent is the only one in the world without fireflies?
Antarctica
Which candy bar was traditionally used in the first s'mores?
Hershey's Milk Chocolate
What popular water toy used for slipping and sliding across the lawn was introduced in 1961 by Wham-O?
The Slip 'N Slide.
What’s the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
A) 128 F
B) 134 F
C) 132 F
134°F (56.7°C) in Death Valley, California, on July 10, 1913.
Which band recorded the 1983 hit song "Cruel Summer"?
Bananarama.
How many players are on a beach volleyball team?
Two players per team.
What do fireflies light up to do?
to attract a mate
What fruit is known as “nature’s candy”?
Watermelon
What does SPF stand for on a bottle of sunscreen?
Sun Protection Factor
True or False: You can get a sunburn on a cloudy day.
True. Up to 80% of UV rays can penetrate clouds, so wear sunscreen every day.
In "The Summer of '69", who sings that they bought their first real six-string at the five-and-dime?
Bryan Adams
What’s the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
18 inches.
What body part do butterflies use taste their food?
By using taste sensors on their feet
True or False: Peanuts grow underground.
True. They’re actually legumes, like beans, not nuts.
What knot is commonly taught to campers for tying two ropes together?
A. Square Knot
B. Slip Knot
C. Hangman's Knot
D. Surgeon's Knot
Square Knot
How much of the ocean have humans explored?
A) 3%
B) 5%
C) 10%
Less than 5%
Which organization popularized many classic campfire songs in the U.S.?
Boy Scouts of America
True or False: Surfing was invented in Hawaii.
True. Ancient Hawaiians have been surfing for over 1,000 years.
How many eyes does a honeybee have?
Five. Two big compound eyes and three smaller simple eyes on top of their head.
How was the first ice pop accidentally invented in 1905?
An 11-year-old named Frank Epperson left a cup of soda with a stirring stick outside overnight, and it froze
Which constellation is commonly used to help find the North Star?
Big Dipper
Which direction does a compass needle always point?
North
Which hockey-mask-wearing horror villain is associated with Camp Crystal Lake?
Which sport uses the terms "birdie," "eagle," and "bogey"?
Golf
Which bird is famous for its call that sounds like laughter?
Loon
Which country is credited with inventing the hamburger?