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100
This special global program, founded in 1968, promotes inclusion and encourages its competitors to reach their full potential.
What are the Special Olympics?
100
Used in this international summer event, this colorfully designed symbol is meant to represent the unity among the continents.
What is the Olympics logo (or Olympics rings)?
100
The name “flip-flop” replaced this beach shoe’s name back in the 1960s.
What are thongs?
100
This summer spot is home to 50 abandoned buildings, including a theater, a hospital, 2 former military ports from the Revolutionary war. Today you might go there to see a concert or glide down New York's longest slide.
What is Governors Island?
100
Cue the sound effects now.
What is Jaws?
200
If you bring a hammer, some nails, and a bunch of your friends, you will be able to build a house, possibly in another country!
What is Habitat for Humanity?
200
The roots of this now federal holiday stem from an event that occurred 156 Years ago.
What is Juneteenth (or June 19th)?
200
Years ago, it was called a costume, and wool was a common material used to make them.
What is the bathing suit?
200
Ben Stiller stars in a famous movie where he works at this popular New York building where you might go to escape the heat.
What is the Museum of Natural History?
200
The cast of this film consists of some pretty talented people–Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski, and Colin Firth–and not only can they act, but they can also sing. The cast all performed their own singing for the film.
What is Mamma Mia?
300
Volunteers are the engine for this organization that provides a menu of services for homebound adults.
What is Meals on Wheels (or CityMeals on Wheels)?
300
In Hellenistic astrology, the star system Sirius was correlated with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck, giving way to this commonly used phrase used to describe the hot and sultry days of summer.
What is "The Dog Days of Summer?"
300
Though you wouldn’t expect it, and it may be an urban myth, some claim that Seattle sells the most per capita of these necessary summer accessories.
What are sunglasses?
300
You can discover your new favorite local artist, enjoy art activities, grab a snack, or simply catch a performance at this tulip-shaped park located in Manhattan.
What is Little Island?
300
Hayley Mills plays both twin sisters in this 1961 film which was later remade in 1998, where the twins were also played by one actress.
What is The Parent Trap?
400
Junior Volunteers don’t have uniforms today, but 25 years ago, the sweet volunteers, including mostly girls, wore a very aptly named uniform.
What are Candy Stripers?
400
Referring to ephemeral beauty, this first line is from Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18.
What is "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"
400
Due to the fabric shortage after WWII, women started wearing these.
What is shorts?
400
The nation’s largest art parade and one of New York City’s greatest summer events celebrate ancient mythology and the honkey-tonk rituals of the seaside.
What is the Mermaid Festival (or Mermaid Parade)?
400
Before Wayne Knight starred as Newman on Seinfeld, he got his big break from this summertime movie where he played Stan, the resort’s social director.
What is Dirty Dancing?
500
This character-building organization began in 1906 with only boys. It wasn’t until 1990 that the organization’s title and mission were inclusive of girls.
What is the Boys and Girls Club?
500
Corn, beans, turnips, lettuce, squash, and tomatoes. Two of these vegetables combined have more sales in August than any other time of the year.
What are corn and squash?
500
This tropical hat is worn in South America, Cuba, and Miami. While it originated in Ecuador, don't let that throw you.
What is a Panama hat?
500
Before Christianity, ancient Northern and Central European pagans welcomed the arrival of summer with this classic nighttime summer activity. It was said to boost the sun’s energy during the growing season and ensure a good fall harvest. The activity was also associated with magic, and it was thought that it could help banish demons and evil spirits.
What is a bonfire (or campfire)?
500
The songs from the original film Grease, including: “Grease,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “Summer Nights,” and “You’re the one that I want,” all became top-10 Billboard hits. However, only this song out of those 4 was in the original Broadway production of Grease.
What is Summer Nights?