YMCA of Greenville History & Trivia
The YMCA offers this program so that everyone has the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs and membership, regardless of their ability to pay?
What is financial assistance (or scholarships)?
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie desperately wants this specific Christmas gift — and is told, repeatedly, that he’ll “shoot his eye out.”
What is a Red Ryder BB gun?
The song "YMCA" is performed by this funk/rock group formed in the 1970s.
Who are the Village People?
What are the last two words of our mission statement?
What is the traditional holiday beverage made from eggs, milk, sugar and spices?
What is eggnog?
The George I. Theisen Family YMCA opened in what year?
What is 2002.
In Elf, Buddy says this is “the best way to spread Christmas cheer.”
What is singing loud for all to hear?
This sport was invented at the YMCA in 1891.
What is basketball?
What are the three pillars of the YMCA?
Healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.
Where is the iconic giant Christmas Tree located in New York City every year?
What is Rockefeller Center?
This is the YMCA of Greenville's biggest program (not including membership)?
What is youth sports (~13,000 participants in Greenville this year).
This person explains the meaning of Christmas in a Charlie Brown Christmas
Who is Linus?
The YMCA invented this aquatic activity in 1909?
What are group swimming lessons.
What should every staff member know the location of in case of emergency?
Starting with an ad campaign in 1931, this American company is often credited with popularizing the image of Santa in a red suit.
What is coca-cola.
Prior to the GIT YMCAs construction, the YMCA was housed where in Travelers Rest?
What is North Greenville Hospital.
Kevin threw these at Marv hitting him in the head multiple times in Home Alone 2?
What are bricks
What is 1851 (175 years ago next in 2026).
What is one of the two greatest ways to improve member retention in the health and wellness industry?
Will accept either "Making friends/social connections" or "achieving goals/seeing results"
Including Rudolph, how many reindeer does Santa have?
9 (Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen)
The YMCA of Greenville was founded in what year?
What is 1876 (150 years ago)?
Who is Bernard?
This person, founded the YMCA in London in 1844.
Who is Sir George Williams?
According to data and research, members who come to the Y this many times in the first 6 weeks of their membership are 90% more likely to retain their membership for 12 months or longer.
What is 8 or more (engagement, connection points, etc)
in the 2000 film adaptation of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" starringg Jim Carrey, what is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog?
What is Max?