Months
In the Northern Hemisphere summer starts in this Month
June (21st)
This summer fruit is actually 90%+ water
watermelon
This Sport Has Been A Part Of The Summer Olympic Games Since Their Inception In 1896?
Cycling
The Term SPF Is Seen On All Sunscreen Bottles. What Does It Stand For?
Sun Protection Factor
This park was the first official National Park in Canada
Banff National Park
Fun Fact:
The area was named Banff in 1884 by George Stephen, the president of the Canadian Pacific Railway named it after his Scottish homeland, Banffshire
There are the 2 months when the summer Olympics are held
July and August
This is the most commonly purchased BBQ meat in the US during summer
Hot Dogs
This beach sport became official in 1986
Beach Volleyball
The Most Sold Item In The Summer (clothing)
Swim Suits
What Happens More Often In The Summer Because Of The Warm, Humid Air
Thunderstorms
There can be up to 16 million thunderstorms every year, but most happen in the summer months
The Longest Day Of The Year
June 21st (Summer Solstice)
During August, corn and this vegetable are bought in more quantity than during any other month
Squash
In this state it is customary to celebrate summer solstice with a midnight baseball game
Alaska
This Country has the biggest water park in the world
Germany
Tropical Islands Resort is located 30 miles south of Berlin and can host up to 6,000 visitors at a time! It’s also open year-round.
This country gives students 12 weeks off for summer
Italy
In the Northern Hemisphere summer ends in this month
September (22)
A super cold and super sweet summer treat invented in 1905
Popsicles
Invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson
Held between 29 August – 11 September, the US Open is one of the most important sporting championships in the world. Name the sport
Tennis
This country is home to the most lakes in the world
CANADA!
We love making the most of it. Canoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking, wakeboarding, water skiing…all the good stuff.
This Tower Actually Grows In The Heat Of The Summer
Eiffel Tower
It is 6inches shorter in the winter
This Month is National Ice Cream Month
July
Two cities claim to be the homeland of the invention of the ice cream sandwich, what are their names?
New York and Pittsburg
This sport was invented in the 1870’s as a pie plate, but in the 1940’s, college students began throwing them around. They have since stopped being used for pie plates and are now a summertime staple.
Frisbee
Since It Began In 1971, This Festival Has Been Attracting 20,000 People Each Year.
ukulele Festival in Hawii
This is the sunniest city in all of Canada
Calgary, Alberta