Summer Snacks
This frozen treat often comes on a stick and might drip down your arm on a hot day.
What is a popsicle?
This popular poolside game involves one person counting while others hide underwater.
What is Marco Polo?
This protective lotion with SPF helps keep your skin safe from harmful rays at the beach.
What is sunscreen?
Celebrated on the third Sunday in July, this sweet holiday gives you permission to enjoy a scoop, cone, sundae, or milkshake of your favorite frozen dairy treat.
What is National Ice Cream Day?
This colorful arc appears in the sky when sunlight shines through raindrops after a summer shower.
What is a rainbow?
This snack combines graham crackers, chocolate, and a marshmallow that's been heated over a campfire.
What are s'mores?
In this classic summer relay race, you balance an egg on a spoon while trying not to drop it.
What is an Egg and Spoon Race?
This national park in California is home to giant sequoia trees, some of which are over 2,000 years old.
What is Yosemite National Park?
This day honoring dads typically falls in June.
What is Father's Day?
This type of summer storm with very strong spinning winds can pick up houses and is often seen in movies like "The Wizard of Oz."
What is a tornado?
This summer fruit is about 92% water and has black seeds throughout its red flesh.
What is watermelon?
You'll need a bucket, shovel, and creativity to build this sandy structure at the beach.
What is a sandcastle?
This item with wheels that you pack your clothes in is essential for any summer vacation.
What is a suitcase?
This unofficial holiday marks the end of summer and is celebrated on the first Monday in September.
What is Labor Day?
This type of cloud, often seen on summer afternoons, has a flat bottom and fluffy, cotton-like top that can grow into thunderstorms.
What is a cumulus cloud?
This frozen dairy treat is churned to make it smoother than regular ice cream and is often served in a cone.
What is gelato?
This swimming stroke, where arms move simultaneously over the water, is named after a flying insect.
What is butterfly?
This inflatable item that you can float on in a pool or lake comes in many shapes, from animals to donuts.
What is a pool float?
This holiday celebrated on July 4th in the United States often features fireworks, parades, and barbecues.
What is Independence Day?
This summer weather phenomenon happens when the air temperature exceeds 100°F (38°C) for three or more consecutive days.
What is a heat wave?
Named after a baseball team's field snack, this combination of peanuts, popcorn, and caramel comes in a box with a prize inside.
What is Cracker Jack?
These colorful objects can be filled with water and thrown at friends during hot summer days.
What are water balloons?
These large public water attractions with slides, wave pools, and splash pads are popular summer destinations for families.
What are waterparks?
This day marks the beginning of Summer 2025.
What day is Friday, June 20th, 2025?
This term describes the uncomfortable feeling when both heat and humidity are high, making it feel hotter than the actual temperature.
What is "feels like" temperature?