Summer Eats
This meat food item can be up to a foot long and traditionally comes with red and yellow condiments.
Hot dog.
This sport involves diving into a pool
swim
Which U.S. state experiences the most wildfires during summer: Texas, Arizona, or California?
California
What does "soak up the sun" mean?
To relax, enjoy the warm weather, and bask in the sun.
What common plant is used to bring relief to sunburns?
Aloe Vera
Which is the most popular ice pop flavor in the U.S.?
Cherry
The Summer Olympics are held every how many years?
4 years
Which U.S. state has the highest average temperature year-round?
Florida
This is the nickname for someone who spends most of their free time doing nothing at the beach.
Beach person
The word September comes from a Latin word meaning what?
Seven
Whether grilled, steamed or air popped, this sweet summer veggie is always popular.
Corn.
Where was the birthplace of surfing?
Hawaii
What is the birthstone for July?
Ruby
This type of "mode" is what you're in when you don't have to go to work or school and have plenty of free time.
Vacation mode
Where was the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
Death Valley, California (134.1 degrees F)
This sugary snack is often eaten while sitting around a campfire.
marshmallows
Olympic sport played with an orange ball, has freethrows, and a net attached to a hoop.
Basketball
Which state is known for the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in the United States?
New York
What does "sun-kissed" mean?
Sun-kissed means someone has tanned skin from being in the sun.
July is the national month of what fruit?
Blueberries
What is America’s most popular ice cream flavor?
Chocolate.
This team sport was originally played on land, but people started to play it on the beach. It became an official sport in 1986.
Beach volleyball.
The beach ball was invented in which U.S. state?
California
What does "come rain or shine" mean?
Come rain or shine" means that you will do something regardless of the situation, or how difficult it might be.
This phenomenon happens during the summer months in the Arctic Circle where sunlight is visible for 24 hours. (Hint: also a Zara Larsson song)
The midnight sun
What is the name of the meal where everyone brings a surprise dish and puts it on the table to share?
Potluck
This summer tournament will be held from June 11-July 19 , 2026 and will be hosted by three different nations (USA, Mexico, and Canada).
2026 FIFA World Cup
Which movie was the biggest summer blockbuster (sold the most tickets): Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, or Star Wars?
Star Wars.
If someone has a sunny disposition, that means .....
If someone has a sunny disposition, that means they’re “lively, cheerful, and have a positive attitude.”
Americans drank 3.8 Billion gallons of what drink in the year 2020, 80% of which was consumed during the summer months?
Tea