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 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 |
February 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
- February 16 – in house recreational activities at Sam Field
- February 17 – in house recreational activities at Sam Field
- February 18 – trip to the movies – GOAT
- February 19 – trip to Active Kidz
- February 20 – in house recreational activities at Sam Field
For more information, contact daniella.stark@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.
- February 16 – in house recreational activities and swim at Central Queens
- February 17 – in house recreational activities and swim at Central Queens
- February 18 – trip to the movies – GOAT
- February 19 – trip to Active Kidz
- February 20 – in house recreational activities and swim at Central Queens
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.
Tennis Mini Camp at Alley Pond
February 16-20
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
Click here to register. For more information and for assistance with registration, please contact tennis@commonpoint.org or call (718) 255-2127.
3 V3 Basketball Tournament at Central Queens
Monday, January 19
Don’t miss out on the action – join us for a 3v3 Basketball Tournament on Monday, January 19 with Commonpoint Basketball Academy! Get your squad together for a competitive afternoon of fast-paced hoops. Come with your own squad or meet new teammates.
Age: 9-15 years old
Cost: $25 per player
Click here to register. For more information, contact hfdesk@commonpoint.org or call 718-268-5011 ext. 500.
For more information, email aquatics@commonpoint.org or call 718-268-5011 ext. 500, 502, or 504.
More information about February youth holiday programs coming soon!
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.