youth & family
Holiday Break Programming
When school’s out for holiday breaks, the fun continues at Commonpoint!
When school’s out for holiday breaks, the fun continues at Commonpoint! Commonpoint has amazing full-day childcare programs during school holidays – join us for trips and programs at our Sam Field Center in Little Neck and Central Queens in Forest Hills!
Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year!
Anticipated Youth Holiday Program Dates
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| October 12 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Schools Closed |
| November 11 | Tuesday | Veterans Day – Schools Closed |
| December 28, 29, 30 | Monday-Wednesday | Winter Recess – Schools Closed |
| December 31 – early dismissal at 4pm | Thursday | New Year’s Eve – Schools Closed |
| February 15 – 19 | Monday-Friday | Midwinter Recess – – Schools Closed |
| March 9 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr – Schools Closed |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday – Schools Closed |
| April 26-30 | Monday-Friday | Spring Break – Schools Closed |
| May 17 | Monday | Eid al-Adha – Schools Closed |
| June 8 | Tuesday | Clerical Day – Students Do Not Attend School |
| June 10 | Thursday | Chancellor’s Day – Students do not Attend School |
October Programs:
Youth Holiday Program at Central Queens
Commonpoint has amazing full-day childcare programs during school holidays – join us for trips and programs at Central Queens!
All days are 8am-6pm.
- Monday, October 12 – In house at Central Queens – REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Cost is $85 for in house days and $105 for trip days. All students must have a packed NUT-FREE lunch with them as lunch is not provided. Snacks will be provided.
Click here to register. For more information, contact yhp@commonpoint.org or call 718-268-5011 ext. 203.
Youth Holiday Program at Sam Field
Commonpoint has amazing full-day childcare programs during school holidays – join us for trips and programs at our Sam Field Center in Little Neck!
Cost is $85 for in house days and $105 for trip days. All students must have a packed NUT-FREE lunch with them as lunch is not provided. Snacks will be provided.
All days are 8am-6pm
- Monday, October 12 – In house at Sam Field
For more information, contact daniella.stark@commonpoint.org or call 718-225-6750 ext. 296.
Frequently Offered:
Clinics may include basketball, volleyball, dance, and tennis.
For more information, email hfdesk@commonpoint.org (Central Queens) or bstein@commonpoint.org (Sam Field).
Brush up on your tennis skills while playing other fun sports including soccer, pickleball, and flag football.
9:00am – 3:00pm
Commonpoint Tennis and Athletic Center
Ages 6-12
Please bring your own nut-free lunch and wear sneakers daily. Players encouraged to bring their own water and snacks. Tennis racquets can be provided if you don’t own one. Space is limited and registration is required.
For more information, contact tennis@commonpoint.org or call 718-269-7262
This consecutive program offers 60 minutes of swimming instruction with personal attention by experienced certified teachers. Brush up on foundational swimming skills or participate in our swim clinic designed for more advanced swimmers.
Choose from beginner (ages 4-12), intermediate (ages 5-12), or advanced freestyle/backstroke clinic (ages 7-12).
For more information, email dakerley@commonpoint.org.