Children's Sports and Dance Classes at Central Queens

Early Childhood (Ages 3-6), Youth (Age 6-12)
Central Queens (Forest Hills)
A young boy holding a basketball in a gym.

Upcoming Events:

President’s Week Sports Clinics – February 17-21

Overview

We are excited to announce the opening of our Youth Sports classes for Spring from Monday, April 21 through Friday, June 20, 2025! Our dynamic instructors will guide your child to reach their full potential through engaging and age-appropriate sports curriculum. Registration begins Saturday, February 15th – space is limited!

Spring 2025 Sports and Dance:

Basketball

Basketball Skills Clinics and Jr. NBA Advanced Clinics

Our Basketball Clinics are designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball. Our progressive games and drills focus on the basics of dribbling, shooting, and passing. These co-ed classes aim to introduce the basics of basketball through fun games that inspire love for the game.

Our Jr NBA Advanced Clinics are designed to introduce athletes to more advanced skills and team play concepts. These clinics will introduce your athlete to complex team basketball concepts including offensive and defensive plays, effective communication, and leadership roles.

AGESlevelDAYSTART DATETIMESCOST
(MEMBERS)
COST
(NON-MEMBERS)
5-7Beginner & Intermediate Skills ClinicSundayApril 2710:30 – 11:25$168$210
5-7Skills ClinicThursdayApril 244:00 – 4:55$192$240
8-11Beginner & Intermediate Skills ClinicSundayApril 2711:30 – 12:25$168$210
8-11Skills ClinicThursdayApril 245:00 – 5:55$192$240
8-10 Advanced ClinicSundayApril 2710:30-12:00$252$315
8-12 Girls OnlySundayApril 271:30-2:25$168$210
12-15Beginner & Intermediate Skills ClinicSundayApril 2712:30-1:25$168$210
11-14Advanced ClinicSundayApril 2712:00-1:30$252$315

Elite Basketball Training

(Ages 12–18)

Our Elite Basketball Training classes are designed for high level athletes looking to take a leap in their basketball abilities. Whether you are looking to improve before an AAU season or high school basketball team tryouts our program is right for you. The combination of our experienced coaches, specialized training equipment (Auto-Ball feeder and Vertimax), and advanced training curriculum will set your athlete up for success.

AGESDAYSTART DATETIMESCOST
(MEMBERS)
COST
(NON-MEMBERS)
12-15SundayApril 271:30 – 3:00$252$315
15-18SundayApril 273:00 – 4:30$252$315

Jr. NBA Western Basketball League

(Ages 12–15)

We are excited to bring back our youth basketball league for Spring 2025 for players 12 – 15 years old! Skill evaluations dates and times will be announced.

Teams will play and train on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:30p.m and Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Players uniform shirts will need to be purchased separately ($30). *Please note:  Specific requests for a team, coach or practice time are considered but not guaranteed.

16 Sun. and Tues. beg. April 22
$320 members/ $400 non-members

Jr. NBA Eastern Basketball League

(Ages 9–11)

We are excited to bring back our youth basketball league for Spring 2025 for players 9 – 11 years old! Skill evaluations dates and times will be announced.

Teams will play and train on Sunday evenings from 4:30-6:30pm and Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Players uniform shirts will need to be purchased separately ($30). *Please note:  Specific requests for a team, coach or practice time are considered but not guaranteed.

15 Tues. and Sun. beg. April 22
$300 members/ $375 non-members

Dance

*The Winter and Spring sessions are combined, culminating in the Dance Showcase in the spring. All pricing includes costume fees for the Dance Showcase.

Dance – Ballet

(Ages 3–11)

The foundation of all dance. Body placement and alignment in ballet are the most important elements for every dancer in attaining balance, control, form, strength, and a beautiful line. Dancers will achieve this through barre and center floor work.

Leotard & tights with ballet slippers required, Ballet skirt and/or tutu is optional.

daysAGES/levelSTART DATETIMESCOST
(MEMBERS)
COST
(NON-MEMBERS)
TuesdayLevel 2January 143:30 – 4:15 pm$565$685
ThursdayAge 4January 163:00 – 3:45 pm$541$655
ThursdayAge 5-7January 164:00 – 4:45 pm$541$655
SaturdaysAges 3-4January 1810:00 am– 10:45 am$517$625

Dance – Hip-Hop

(Ages 4–12)

daysAGES/levelSTART DATETIMESCOST
(MEMBERS)
COST
(NON-MEMBERS)
MondaysAge 4January 133:00 – 3:45 pm$493$595
MondaysAge 5-11January 135:00 – 5:45 pm$493$595
SaturdaysAge 5-7January 1811:00– 11:45 am$517$625
SaturdaysAges 8-12January 1812:00 – 12:45 pm$517$625

Dance – Contemporary Movement

(Ages 5–11)

daysAGES/levelSTART DATETIMESCOST
(MEMBERS)
COST
(NON-MEMBERS)
TuesdaysAge 5-7January 144:15 – 5:00 pm$565$685
TuesdaysAge 8-11January 145:00 – 5:45 pm$565$685

Dance – Zumba Kids

(Ages 4–11)

Children learn fitness dances, play fun motivational games and learn new rhythms and styles of music and culture using the Zumba concept.

daysAGES/levelSTART DATETIMESCOST
(MEMBERS)
COST
(NON-MEMBERS)
MondaysAge 5-7January 134:00 – 4:45 pm$493$595
WednesdaysAge 4-6January 153:30 – 4:15 pm$565$685
WednesdaysAge 5-7January 154:15 – 5:00 pm$565$685
WednesdaysAge 8-11January 155:00 – 5:45 pm$565$685

Dance – Ballet/Modern

(Ages 5–12)

daysAGES/levelSTART DATETIMESCOST
(MEMBERS)
COST
(NON-MEMBERS)
FridaysAge 5-7January 173:00 – 3:45 pm$565$685
FridaysAge 8-12January 174:00 – 4:45 pm$565$685

Adult Ballet

The foundation of all dance. Body placement and alignment in ballet are the most important elements for every dancer in attaining balance, control, form, strength, and a beautiful line. Dancers will achieve this through barre and center floor work.

No experience is required – it is never too late to learn to dance!

10 Thursdays beg. January 16
4:45-6:00 p.m.
$300 members / $375 non-members

Infant and Toddler Gym:

Stay N Play

(Ages walkers–36 months)

Share in delight as your child climbs, balances, rolls, and swings in our 3rd floor studio indoor play space. The program is an open play format with each session ending with a culminating activity such as parachute, songs and bubbles.

8 Mondays beg. April 21
Tiny Tumblers – 10:00am – 10:45am (ages 12-18 months)
Gym Adventurers – 11:00am – 11:45am (ages 18-36 months)

$192 members / $240 non-members
Drop-in rate – $35 (based on availability)

9 Wednesdays beg. April 23
Gym Adventurers – 9:30-10:15 a.m. (ages 18-36 months)
Tiny Tumblers – 10:15-11:00 a.m. (ages 12-18 months)

$216 members / $270 non-members
Drop-in rate – $35 (based on availability)

Triple Play

(Age 4 years)

Why choose one sport when you can enjoy them all? Our Triple Play program introduces children to the fundamentals of soccer, basketball, and baseball. Our curriculum emphasizes improvement of gross motor skills and development of understanding of each sport.

9 Tuesdays beg. April 14
3:00-3:55 p.m. (Age 4)
$216 members / $270 non-members

8 Thursdays beg. April 24
3:00-3:55 p.m. (Age 4)
$192 members / $240 non-members

Soccer Skills Clinic

(Ages 4–11)

Our experienced soccer coaches teach children the fundamentals of soccer. Athletes work on developing key skills such as balance, coordination, and agility. Our curriculum includes soccer specific games and drills that emphasize fun and progressive development.

For our older age group, our experienced soccer coaches will further develop your child’s soccer skills with a greater emphasis on more advanced skills such as teamplay, space recognition, and field positioning. Our curriculum includes soccer specific games and drills that emphasize fun and progressive development.

9 Wed. beginning April 23
3:00-3:55 p.m. (Age 4)
4:00-4:55 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:00-5:55 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$216 members/ $270 non-members

LUV Tennis Program

(Ages 5–11)

(Red Ball / Beginner Ages 5–11)

Learn the fundamentals of tennis in an encouraging and organized setting with our tennis professionals. Our red ball program is designed by athletes who have never played or have very little experience playing tennis. If you are unsure what level to sign up your athlete, please contact: jko@commonpoint.org

9 Tues. beginning April 22
4:00-4:55 p.m. (Red Ball / Beginner Ages 5-11)
$216 members/ $270 non-members

8 Fri. beginning April 25
3:00-3:55 p.m. (Red Ball / Beginner Ages 4-5)
4:00-4:55 p.m. (Red Ball / Beginner Ages 5-11)
$192 members/ $240 non-members

(Orange Ball / Intermediate Ages 5–11)

Deepen your understanding and mastery of tennis in our orange ball program. Our tennis professionals will guide your athlete through more advanced skills to improve their technical and point playing skills. Orange ball athletes should be able to easily track the ball and have basic knowledge of groundstrokes. If you are unsure what level to sign up your athlete, please contact: jko@commonpoint.org

9 Tues. beginning April 22
5:00-5:55 p.m. (Orange Ball / Intermediate Ages 5-11)
$216 members/ $270 non-members

8 Fri. beginning April 25
5:00-5:55 p.m. (Orange Ball / Intermediate Ages 5-11)
$192 members/ $240 non-members

Love Serving Autism

(Ages 8–16)

Love Serving Autism empowers individuals on the autism spectrum and those with unique abilities, while supporting families with personalized, evidence-based classes. We focus on building hand-eye coordination, motor skills, communication, and life skills for both children and adults—on and off the courts. For more details, please click here.

5 Mon. beginning January 22
7:00-8:00pm
$60/5 weeks

Gymnastics Tumbling and Fitness

(Ages 4–11)

Students learn and practice level-appropriate gymnastics skills like tumbling, balance, and agility exercises to build technique while having fun. Classes are designed to incorporate use of gymnastics apparatus such as the vault, balance beam and our Air Tumble Track tumble mat.

8 Mondays beg. April 21
3:00-3:55 p.m. (Age 4)
4:00-4:55 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:00-5:55 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$192 members / $240 non-members

  • The Central Queens facility is located at 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375. For all Central Queens sports classes, please drop off and pick up at the gymnasium entrance on the ground floor. For all Central Queens dance classes, please drop off and pick up on the 3rd Floor Dance Studio.
  • For security purposes, all Youth Sports & Dance Classes are “drop-off” only. Parents/Caregivers are not allowed to stay during class time.
  • All classes take place once a week and will be held indoors. For all sports classes, please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. For all dance classes, dress requirements will be communicated before the semester begins.
  • Free on-street parking is available around the facility.
  • 7 weeks: $168 members / $210 non-members
  • 8 weeks: $192 members / $240 non-members
  • 9 weeks: $216 members / $270 non-members

Dance

  • 17 weeks: $493 members / $595 non-members
  • 18 weeks: $517 members / $625 non-members
  • 19 weeks: $541 members / $655 non-members
  • 20 weeks: $565 members / $685 non-members
  • Member prices are applicable for youth who are currently enrolled in a Commonpoint Queens Early Childhood, Camp, or After School program (20% per child on each of their registrations – please use the code MEMDIS@CQ) or have a family membership at Commonpoint Queens (discount should be automatically applied). We also offer a 5% Sibling Discount (5% per child on each of their registrations – please use the code SIBDIS@CQ). Insurance is included in the fee. Discounts must be applied in the shopping cart before you pay.
  • Before the first class is held, 100% refund minus $20 administrative fee.
  • After the first class is held, 90% refund of the remaining unused portion minus $20 administrative fee.
  • After 2nd class is held, a 50% refund of the remaining unused portion minus $20 administrative fee.
  • No refunds or credits after the 3rd class is held.
  • Should you choose to take a Commonpoint credit, the administrative fee will be waived. 
  • All refund requests must be submitted in writing to HFRefund@commonpointqueens.org.

If you would like to apply an existing Commonpoint Household Credit to class or program registration fees, please contact HFDesk@commonpoint.org or call (718) 268-5011 ext. 500 for assistance BEFORE enrollment.

Each participant is entitled to one make-up per semester for a class missed due to illness.

To request a make-up class, please send an email to hfdesk@commonpoint.org and include a doctor’s note related to the absence.

Please note, since some classes are held only one time per week, we may try to accommodate a make-up request by offering a spot in a different sports or dance class during the current semester.

Schedule

Wed

19

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Youth Soccer (4) – Wednesdays 3:00-3:55pm – Winter2025

Child (Age 0-5)
Wednesday, February 19
3:00 pm – 3:55 pm
from Every Wednesday from January 15 to March 26 View All
$264/Members $330/Non-Members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Our experienced and enthusiastic soccer coaches teach children the fundamentals of soccer – from balancing and kicking to coordination and agility. Children work on skills, game play and having a […]

Wed

19

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Zumba (4-6) – Wednesdays 3:30-4:15pm -Winter 2025

Child (Age 0-5), Youth (Age 6-12)
Wednesday, February 19
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
from Every Wednesday from January 15 to June 4 View All
Member $565.00
Non -Member $685.00
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Our dance school provides students with quality training and education. Students can explore all aspects of dance: creativity, musicality, rhythm, grace, coordination, and more!

Wed

19

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Soccer 5-7 – Wednesday’s 4:00PM-4:55PM Winter 2025

Child (Age 0-5), Youth (Age 6-12)
Wednesday, February 19
4:00 pm – 4:55 pm
from Every Wednesday from January 15 to March 26 View All
$264/Members $330/Non-Members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Our experienced and enthusiastic soccer coaches teach children the fundamentals of soccer – from balancing and kicking to coordination and agility. Children work on skills, game play and having a […]

Wed

19

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Zumba (5-7) – Wednesdays 4:15-5:00pm -Winter 2025

Child (Age 0-5), Youth (Age 6-12)
Wednesday, February 19
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
from Every Wednesday from January 15 to June 4 View All
Member $565.00
Non -Member $685.00
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Our dance school provides students with quality training and education. Students can explore all aspects of dance: creativity, musicality, rhythm, grace, coordination, and more!

Wed

19

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ-Youth Soccer (8-11) – Wednesday 5:00PM-5:55PM Winter 2025

Youth (Age 6-12)
Wednesday, February 19
5:00 pm – 5:55 pm
from Every Wednesday from January 15 to March 26 View All
$264/Members $330/Non-Members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Our experienced and enthusiastic soccer coaches teach children the fundamentals of soccer – from balancing and kicking to coordination and agility. Children work on skills, game play and having a […]

A group of young girls practicing yoga in a dance studio.

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