Summer
What month does summer start?
June
This is a place to go that has saltwater to swim in and sand to relax on.
The beach
Introduced in the 1940s by designer Louis Reard, what two-piece swimsuit was controversially named after an atomic bomb testing site?
The Bikini
This summer campfire treat consists of graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate.
Smores
When the whole family loads up in the car and DRIVES to a destination across the country.
Road Trip
You put this on your skin to prevent sunburn.
This is "National Ice Cream" month
July
A game we play or watch when people hit a ball with a bat and then run around the bases.
Baseball
What classic summer dress style features a square or round neckline with comfortable shoulder straps, usually made of light, flowing cotton?
Sundress
In 1905, an 11-year-old boy accidently invented this frozen treat after leaving soda water a stirring stick outside at night.
Popsicle
When you get on a boat to head to the islands or other ports of call.
Cruise
These help you see underwater
Goggles / Mask
In summer the days are...longer or shorter?
The days are longer.
Summer is hatching season for this animal, which uses the moonlight as a guide to find its home in the water.
Sea turtles
A sporty head piece that has an open top to keep your head cool while shading your eyes.
Visor
This popular summer fruit is made of 92% water, making it a great way to stay hydrated on a hot day!
Watermelon
Passport
It's a type of chair, you sit there and relax between two trees
Hammock
This holiday celebrates our country's independence with fireworks.
4th of July
This flying toy got its start in the 1800s when college students began tossing empty metal pie tins to each other.
A Frisbee
A garment that looks like a skirt on the outside but has a pair on built-in shorts hidden underneath.
A popular homemade drink made from a sour citrus fruit
Lemonade
A vacation where everyone enjoys sleeping in tents.
Camping
People wear these to protect their eyes from the sun.
Sunglasses
This holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in September to commemorate our nations workers' contributions.
Labor Day
This sport is played at Wimbledon every summer.
Tennis
Ancient Egyptians wore sandals made of papyrus that looked and functioned exactly like these modern summer shoes.
Flip-Flops
This popular meat is commonly grilled and placed on a bun to eat during the summer months. Some people top it with ketchup, mustard, or relish.
Hot dog
When you spend your vacation in a local town but act like a tourist.
Staycation
Clothing you wear in a pool
Swimsuit / Bikini / trunks