# Summer This or That Questions for Camp, Class and Cookouts Source: https://thisorthatquestion.com/summer-this-or-that Updated: 2026-11-11 Summer food, outdoor and vacation pairs for camp, the last week of school or a cookout. ## Quick facts - In the Northern Hemisphere, summer runs from the June solstice (around June 20 or 21) to the September equinox (around September 22 or 23). - Outdoor pairs such as "Sprinkler or Water balloons?" work best at camp, because kids can act out their answer on the spot. - A round of 12 summer this or that questions takes about 8 minutes with a group of 15. - Teachers use this or that summer questions on the last week of school and the first week back, when students want to talk about break. - Summer food pairs split a group best when both sides are cold treats or both are cookout foods. ## Summer food and drinks 1. Freeze pop or Ice cream bar? 2. Hot dogs or Hamburgers? 3. Corn on the cob or Potato salad? 4. Ice cream truck or Pool snack bar? 5. S'mores or Ice cream sandwich? 6. Cookout or Clambake? 7. Shaved ice or Soft serve? 8. Coleslaw or Pasta salad? 9. Iced coffee or Smoothie? 10. Peaches or Cherries? 11. Fish tacos or Lobster roll? 12. Mango or Watermelon? ## Outdoors, sun and water These this or that summer questions suit camp and backyard parties. Ask players to act out their pick, such as a cannonball or a belly flop. 1. Build a sandcastle or Hunt for seashells? 2. Pool float or Pool noodle? 3. Cannonball or Belly flop? 4. Surfing or Snorkeling? 5. Spray sunscreen or Lotion sunscreen? 6. Fireflies or Shooting stars? 7. Sprinkler or Water balloons? 8. Hammock or Beach chair? 9. Bike ride or Long walk? 10. Lake house or Beach house? 11. Tent or Cabin? 12. Sunburn or Bug bites? ## Summer break and vacation 1. Summer camp or Staycation? 2. Fireworks show or Backyard bonfire? 3. Drive-in movie or Outdoor concert? 4. County fair or Boardwalk? 5. Sleep in all summer or Wake up for sunrise walks? 6. Summer reading list or Summer movie list? 7. Kayak or Paddleboard? 8. Flip-flops or Slides? 9. Tank top or T-shirt? 10. Bucket hat or Visor? 11. Air conditioning or Fan? 12. Long days or Warm nights? ## Summer this or that questions for adults This set works for a team meeting in June or a backyard party. The pairs stay office-safe. 1. Rooftop bar or Backyard patio? 2. Beach read or Summer blockbuster? 3. Sangria or Margarita? 4. Weekend at the lake or Weekend in the city? 5. Summer Fridays or One full week off? 6. Run the grill or Bring dessert? 7. Summer wedding or Fall wedding? 8. Music festival or Beach weekend? 9. Farmers market or Brunch spot? 10. Pool party or Boat day? ## How to play this or that summer edition 1. Choose 12 pairs from at least two sections above. 2. Outside, mark two spots with towels or cones. One spot means the first option, the other means the second. 3. Read each pair aloud and have players run to their spot. 4. On a hot day, let the smaller side take a turn at the sprinkler or a water balloon toss. 5. End with "Long days or Warm nights?" and ask each player for a summer plan. ## Tips for summer this or that questions - Play in the shade and keep rounds under 10 minutes when it is above 85°F. Kids tire fast in the heat. - In class, use the last week of school for plans ("Summer camp or Staycation?") and the first week back for memories. - For a virtual team, post one pair a day in a chat channel through June and July. - Swap in local pairs, such as two nearby lakes or two ice cream shops in town. Local pairs get the loudest debates. - Leave alcohol pairs out of any group with kids or teens. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is summer this or that? Summer this or that is a two-option question game about warm weather, such as "Freeze pop or Ice cream bar?" or "Fireflies or Shooting stars?". Each player picks a side and says why. Camp counselors, teachers and hosts use it at the start and end of summer break. ### What are good summer this or that questions? Good summer this or that questions pair two warm-weather favorites, such as Shaved ice or Soft serve, Fireflies or Shooting stars, Lake house or Beach house, and Air conditioning or Fan. Both sides should feel like a real summer win, so the group splits. ### What is this or that summer edition? This or that summer edition is the classic two-option game with only summer topics: cookout food, pools, camp, vacations and heat. Players pick one side of each pair. Teachers, camp staff and social media accounts post it from June through August. ### Where can I find this or that summer edition questions for adults? The adults section on this page has 10 this or that summer edition questions for grown-ups. Try Rooftop bar or Backyard patio, Summer Fridays or One full week off, and Pool party or Boat day. They work at work events and backyard parties. ### How do I use this or that questions summer camp style? Run them as a movement game. Mark two spots with towels or cones, read a pair, and have campers run to their pick. Twelve pairs take about 8 minutes, which fits the gap between activities or the wait before lunch. ### Are summer this or that questions good for the last day of school? Yes. Students already want to talk about break, so pairs such as Summer camp or Staycation and Sleep in all summer or Wake up for sunrise walks fill 10 minutes easily. Ask each student to share one real plan after the round. ### Can I post summer this or that on Instagram? Yes. Post one pair per Story and add the poll sticker so followers can vote with one tap. Use food and outdoor pairs, which get fast answers. Share the results in the next Story.