Summer Memories and Traditions
What frozen treat is often served on a stick and comes in fruity flavours?
Popsicle
What type of footwear is often worn to the beach?
Flip-Flops
What citrus fruit is squeezed to make a refreshing summer drink?
Lemon (for Lemonade)
What flying insect is known for lighting up the night in the summer?
Firefly or lightning bug
What movie musical features the song “Summer Nights”?
Grease
What holiday is celebrated in the U.S. on July 4th?
Independence Day
What do people often use to stay afloat in the pool, shaped like animals or donuts?
Inflatable Pool Float
What juicy red fruit is a favourite summer snack and full of seeds?
Watermelon
What plant grows tall and has large yellow petals and a seed-filled center?
Sunflower
What band released the hit song “California Girls” in the 1960s?
The Beach Boys
What do you traditionally roast over a campfire to make s’mores?
Marshmellows
What is the name of the tall structure where lifeguards often sit?
Lifeguard Tower or Guard Stands
What’s the name of the grilled meat commonly served at summer barbecues?
Hot Dogs or Hamburgers
What month does summer officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
June
What television event often shows athletes competing in swimming and track events every four years?
The Summer Olympics
What classic American pastime is often associated with summer evenings and peanuts?
Baseball
What common beach item helps protect skin from sunburn?
Sunscreen
What cold dessert is churned to create flavours like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry?
Icecream
What outdoor pest do people often try to avoid with bug spray?
Mosquito
What is the title of the 1963 movie about a summer romance starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey?
Dirty Dancing
What’s the name of the song that starts, “In the summertime when the weather is hot…”?
"In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry
What water sport involves standing on a board and riding ocean waves?
Surfing
What red condiment is often added to burgers and hot dogs?
Ketchup
What colourful curve appears in the sky after a summer rain shower?
Rainbow
What 1958 song by Eddie Cochran talks about the struggles of working all summer long?
Summertime Blues