Riddles
I’m squeezed in summer, tart yet sweet,
Poured over ice, a classic treat.
Lemonade
This song by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince became a classic anthem for summer fun in the early '90s.
Summertime
This dessert, often served in a bowl with fruit and whipped cream, was a summer favorite in the '50s and '60s.
Fruit Salad
This thrilling sport combines a parachute with a boat, lifting participants into the air along the coast.
Parasailing
What is the longest day of the year called, marking the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer Solstice
I wave but don’t say a word,
I crash, yet I’m never heard.
The ocean
This 1975 classic film, directed by Steven Spielberg, is set during the summer and features a great white shark terrorizing a beach town.
Jaws
This classic summer drink, popular in the 1950s, is a mix of soda and flavored syrup.
Soda Float / Root Beer Float
This sport is played on sand with a net, often at the beach.
Beach volleyball
What U.S. state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
Florida
No legs, no shell, but I tan in the sun,
You sit on me when the beach day’s begun.
Towel
This Elvis Presley song, released in 1961, is all about enjoying the summer with a fun road trip.
Can't Help Falling In Love
This frozen dessert made from whipped cream, fruit, and sometimes nuts, is often served as a summer treat in the South.
Parfait
This activity involves using ropes, harnesses, and climbing shoes to ascend natural rock formations, often done in summer in national parks.
Rock climbing
What insect is famous for its loud buzzing sound and is often heard on hot summer nights?
Cicada
I’m not alive, yet I bloom in the sky,
Only on nights when sparks fly high.
Fireworks
In this 1987 film, a group of young friends enjoy a summer full of adventures, baseball games, and growing up.
Sandlot
What popular frozen dessert originated in Italy and is similar to ice cream but lighter and smoother?
Gelato
During summer, people often enjoy relaxing by floating on this type of device in pools or lakes.
Floaties or Inner Tubes
Which vitamin do humans primarily get from sunlight exposure during summer?
Vitamin D
I chase the light and flee the shade,
In me, sun’s golden hours fade.
Sunset
This classic song by The Beach Boys is an iconic summer anthem about California surf and fun.
Surfin' USA
What fruit is traditionally carved during summer festivals in Japan, often hollowed out and used as a lantern?
Watermelon
This popular summer activity involves watching movies under the stars.
Drive Inn
Which ocean is the warmest during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere?
Atlantic Ocean