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100

What are the four core values of the YMCA?

what is Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility

100

What Olympic Sport was founded at the ymca in 1891?

what is Basketball

100

The YMCA Movement Began in 1844 in what city?

What is London, England

100

This was adopted in the US in 1891 and created at a conference in 1878…

what is the original YMCA symbol

100

What does the acronym for YMCA stand for?

what is Young Mens Christian Association

200

Definition: The quality of being fair and truthful.

what is honesty

200

What national celebration was founded at the YMCA?

What is Father’s Day

200

Where was the 1st Leaders’ School started?

What is Black Mountain, NC

200

 In the original YMCA emblem, this depicts the oneness of mankind…

What is Circular? 2 outer circles, inner 2 circles are for friendship and love

200

 This is one of the most difficult formations to successfully use with groups…

What are circles? Hard for leader to find good placement to stand and be heard by all

300

Definition: To do what is right; to be accountable for your promises and your actions.

what is Responsibility

300

In how many countries do YMCA’s operate?

What is 120

300

Where was the YMCA first started in the USA in the year 1851?

What is Boston, Massachusetts

300

The first 2 letters of Christ in Greek…

What is Chi and Rho?Christ used to indicate that Christ was the center of the Y movemen

300

This builds self esteem and helps to develop moral and ethical values…

What is volunteerism?

400

 Definition: displaying kindness and concern for others.

what is caring

400

What famous Civil Rights Activist grew up at the YMCA?

what is Martin Luther KIng Jr.

400

The 1st Leader’s Club was started in 1885 in what city?

What is New York City

400

“So they all may be one” is what bible verse that shows inclusiveness at the YMCA?

What is John 17:21

400

Positive attitude, responsibility, planning, courage, honesty, excellence, personal goals, personal appearance, safety is #1 are all examples of what?

what is Dynamics of Leadership?

500

The colors associated with each core value.

what is red(caring), blue (honesty), Green (responsibility), yellow (respect)

500

 When and where was the first YMCA founded?

what is London, England on June 6,1844

500

What YMCA was the game of basketball invented at?

What is Springfield, Massachusetts

500

This represents “spirit, mind, and body”

what is the red triangle

500

Telling, Showing, Doing, and Checking…

what are the 4 basic teaching components