YMCA BASICS
HEALTHY LIVING
HISTORY & FUN FACTS
ACTIVITIES & CAMPS
CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP
100

What does YMCA stand for?
 

 Young Men's Christian Association?

100

How many minutes of exercise should kids get each day?
 

 60 minutes?

100

What country was the YMCA founded in?
 

 England

100

Name a water activity you might do at the YMCA.
 

What is swimming, water polo, aqua fitness, etc.

100

What core value is shown when you help clean up without being asked?
 

 responsibility

200

True or False: Only boys can go to the YMCA.
 

 false

200

True or False: Drinking soda gives you more energy than water.
 

 false

200

What year was the YMCA founded?

 1844

200

What do campers usually roast over a campfire?

What are marshmallows (or s’mores)

200

What does it mean to be a role model?
 

 someone who sets a good example for others?

300

What are the four core values of the YMCA?
 

caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility

300

What is a good snack before working out or playing sports?
 

 fruit, granola bar, or yogurt (any healthy snack)?

300

Who started the YMCA?
 

George Williams

300

What color team shirts do kids often wear at YMCA field day or games?
 

What is any answer like red, blue, green

300

If someone is sitting alone at lunch, what’s a way to show kindness?

 What is invite them to join you?

400

Name one thing you can do at your local YMCA.
 

swimming, sports, arts, fitness, etc.

400

What does the “C” in YMCA also remind us about taking care of?


 our Community

400

What famous sport was invented at the YMCA?
 

 basketball

400

 What do you call the special person who leads a group of campers?
 

 a counselor?

400

Name a way you can be a leader even if you're not the oldest.
 

helping others, following rules, encouraging teammates, etc.

500

What color are the letters in the YMCA logo?
 

 red  

500

Name two ways to stay mentally healthy.
 

talking to someone, journaling, taking breaks, sleeping, exercising, etc.?

500

What popular dance song is based on the YMCA?

➤ What is “Y.M.C.A.” by the Village People

500

What’s one game you’ve played at a YMCA camp?

capture the flag, dodgeball, kickball, etc.

500

What does it mean to show respect during a group game or team activity?
 

listening to others, playing fair, not interrupting, cheering others on, etc.?