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!
November 28 – 3V3 Youth Basketball Turkey Tourney (Central Queens)
Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year! Here are our anticipated youth holiday program dates:
Anticipated Youth Holiday Program Dates (2025–2026)
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| October 13 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Schools Closed |
| October 20 | Monday | Diwali – Schools Closed |
| November 4 | Tuesday | Election Day – Students Do Not Attend |
| November 11 | Tuesday | Veterans Day – Schools Closed |
| December 26 | Friday | Winter Recess – Schools Closed |
| December 29 | Monday | Winter Recess – Schools Closed |
| December 30 | Tuesday | Winter Recess – Schools Closed |
| December 31 | Wednesday | Early Closure – New Year’s Eve – Early closer @ 4pm |
| February 16–20 | Mon–Fri | Midwinter Recess – Schools Closed |
| March 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr – Schools Closed |
| April 6 | Monday | Spring Recess – Schools Closed |
| April 7 | Tuesday | Spring Recess – Schools Closed |
| April 10 | Friday | Spring Recess – Schools Closed |
| May 27 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha – Schools Closed |
| June 4 | Thursday | Chancellor’s Conference Day – No School |
| June 5 | Friday | Clerical Day – School Closed |
| June 19 | Thursday | Juneteenth – Schools Closed |
November Programs:
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 $80 for in house days and $100 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
- November 4th – In-House Day at Sam Field
- November 11th – In-House Day at Sam Field
For more information, contact ddigiacomo@commonpoint.org or call 718-225-6750 ext. 296.
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.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025- In- House (No Trip)
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025- In- House (No Trip)
Cost is $80 for in house days and $100 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 Basketball and Dance Fall Special Events at Central Queens
Tuesday, November 11 – Intensive Skills Basketball Clinics
Advanced Dribbling Clinic – 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Ages 8-11
Intense ball handling, dribbling and offensive moves.
Advanced Shooting Clinic – 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., Ages 12-15
Refine shooting techniques and improve accuracy.
$24 members/$30 non-members per player
Click here to register.
Tuesday, November 11 – Youth Dance Kpop Workshop
Learn HUNTRIX Choreography with Miss Jessica – space is limited!
3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Ages 5-7
4:45 – 5:45 p.m., Ages 8-12
$24 members/$30 non-members per dancer
Click here to register.
Friday, November 28 – 3v3 Turkey Tourney
2:00-5:00pm, $25 per player
Shake off that post-Thanksgiving food coma and get ready to dominate the court at our youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Friday, November 28 from 2-5pm at Commonpoint Central Queens for ages 9-15! Gather your squad, put your skills to the test, and compete for bragging rights in a fun, fast-paced atmosphere. Whether you’re sinking game-winning shots or dishing out perfect assists, this is your chance to show what you’ve got. No team? No problem! Our coaches will put you on a team for an unforgettable day of hoops.
For more information, please email hfdesk@commonpoint.org or call 728-268-5011 ext. 500.
For more information, please contact hfdesk@commonpoint.org or 718-268-5011 ext. 500.
Tennis Mini Camp at Alley Pond – Red, White, and Rally
Tuesday, November 11
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 5-16
Join us for a tennis mini camp at the Commonpoint Tennis and Athletic Center at Alley Pond geared towards all levels! Please bring your own lunch, snacks, and water
Cost is $150
Click here to register. For more information and for assistance with registration, please contact tennis@commonpoint.org or call (718) 255-2127.
For more information, please contact hfdesk@commonpoint.org or 718-268-5011 ext. 500.
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.