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Halloween
Our Club and Partners
October
Fall Activities
100
What does BGCGW stand for?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
100
What vegetable is traditionally carved into a jack-o'-lantern?
Pumpkin
100
Our program that focuses on academic mentoring and homework help is called?
Power Hour
100
If you are born in October, what number month is it?
10 out of 12, November and December follow
100
Apples dipped in this sweet, melted topping are a fall
favorite.
What is caramel? After dipping, you can sprinkle
with nuts and other toppings.
200
If you disagree with another student during a group project, what is a respectful way to handle it?
Listen, explain your perspective respectfully, and work toward a solution.
(use your discretion to determine if they are right)
200
What is the most popular Halloween candy ever?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!
200
The program where students are planning for the future or any goal setting activities is?
CareerLaunch/ Diplomas2degrees
(either answer or both)
200
How many days does October have?
31
200
This orange king of winter squashes is used to make
jack-o-lanterns.
What is pumpkin? By the time October rolls around, you’ll see everything pumpkin in the stores—pumpkin beer, nuts, muffins, pumpkin spice latte, etc.
300
Which program gives middle school students opportunities to develop leadership skills and participate in service projects?
Torch Club
300
What do you call a group of witches?
A coven.
300
Our program that normally take place in the gym outside or mainly open spaces where students can be active and move their bodies is called?
Triple Play
300
This is the only holiday that surpasses Halloween in annual consumer sales.
a) Easter b) Christmas c) Hannukka
Christmas
300
These sprouts make their debut in fall.
What are brussels sprouts? Did you know they’re miniature cabbages?
400
During our red cabbage juice lab, what two types of substances did we investigate?
Acids and bases.
400
This famous Halloween candy was created in the 1880's and was originally named "Chicken Feed".
Candy Corn
400
Which of our partners do we request cakes from for student's Birthday celebrations at the club?
400
What do we call a scientist who studies the weather?
Meteorologist
400
This squash can be used in place of pasta by the same name.
What is spaghetti? Spaghetti squash and butternut squash are examples of winter squash.
500
What is the goal of our after-school program beyond simply having fun?
To help members learn, grow, build relationships, develop skills, and prepare for great futures.
500
What date is Halloween celebrated? and What mythical creature changes into a wolf during a full moon?
October 31 and a Werewolf
500
What are the 4 core program areas?
Education, Healthy Lifestyles, The ARTS, Career and Workforce Readiness
500
Where did Halloween originate?
Ireland!
500
Lighter summer spaghetti dishes are fortified by adding this protein.
What is beef or meat? Meatballs added to spaghetti make it a heartier dish for colder days.