youth & family

Holiday Break Programming

When school’s out for holiday breaks, the fun continues at Commonpoint!

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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 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

December Programs:

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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

Friday, December 26, 2025 – In-House Activities at Sam Field
Monday, December 29, 2025 – Trip to Sportime USA
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 – Trip to New York Hall of Science
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 – In-House Activities at Sam Field (Early Close at 4 PM)

Click here to register.

For more information, contact ddigiacomo@commonpoint.org or call 718-225-6750 ext. 296.

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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.

Friday, December 26, 2025 – In-House (No Trip)
Monday, December 29, 2025 – Trip to Sportime USA
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 – Trip to New York Hall of Science
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 – In-House (No Trip, Early Close at 4 PM)

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.

A child hones their skills at Commonpoint Tennis, guided by a coach on an indoor court. Nearby, another young player enjoys the game, all part of the vibrant environment of our Juniors Tennis Classes. A cart of tennis balls sits ready for action in this bustling athletic center.

Winter Tennis Mini Camp at Alley Pond

December 26, 29, and 30
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 5-16
Join us for a winter 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 $450 for 3 days

Click here to register. For more information and for assistance with registration, please contact tennis@commonpoint.org or call (718) 255-2127.

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Winter Luau Swim Party

Join us for a Winter Luau Swim Party at Commonpoint Central Queens during Winter Break! Drop off your children for a fun evening of swimming (supervised by our certified Water Safety Instructors), arts and crafts, and a movie!

Ages 5-8 – Monday, December 29, 4-9pm
Ages 9-12 – Tuesday, December 30, 4-9pm

Cost is $25 members, $30 non-members. Click here to register.

For more information, email aquatics@commonpoint.org or call 718-268-5011 ext. 500, 502, or 504.

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.