Y History
In 1844, where was the first YMCA established?
When was the first Blue Ridge Leaders School held?
A.1922
B.1856
C.1980
D.1889
A. 1922
What 3 sports did the YMCA create?
Basketball, Volleyball and Racquetball
What are the 4 core values?
Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
Who is the current advisor for our Leaders Club?
Taya
In 1851, where did the first American YMCA form?
Boston, Massachusetts
Who is the current Director of Blue Ridge Leaders School?
A. Paul
B. Greg
C. Tom
D. Bobby
B. Greg Hall
What was the holiday that was created in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd? (Hint: To honor someone)
Father's Day
What are the colors associated with each core value?
Red (Caring), Blue (Honesty), Green (Responsibility) and Yellow (Respect)
This boy wizard attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?
Harry Potter
In 1891, what did James Naismith create? (Hint: Sport)
Basketball
What year did Blue Ridge Leaders School not operate in person due to a pandemic?
2020
The Y held the first known English Second Language (ESL) classes in America, who were the classes held for? (Hint: From Europe)
Germans
What is the 5th core value and color?
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
The Mitochondria
When did Healthy Kids Day Start? (Hint: Late 1900's)
1992
What do you get after completing a 6 year long Blue Ridge Leaders School training?
A Jacket
Where was the first swimming lesson taught at the YMCA?
A. Detroit
B. Washington D.C
C. Chicago
D. Brooklyn
A. Detroit
Sarah trips and falls while running, and Ivan sees and helps.
Which core values does Ivan Show?
Caring, Responsibility and Respect
Name all of the avengers
Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawk Eye and Captain America
Who is the current CEO of the YMCA of the United States?
Suzzanne McCormick
How many people attended the first Blue Ridge Leaders School?
20 leaders
What is the mission of the YMCA?
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all
This core value is foundational to the YMCA's financial transparency and accountability to its members and donors.
Honesty
Your whole team has to sing a song together!
Sing a song (YMCA appropritate)