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

Fall Dance Open House Week – September 16-21

Overview

We are excited to announce the opening of our Youth Sports and Dance classes for Fall from Sunday, September 29 through Saturday, December 24, 2024! Our dynamic instructors will guide your child to reach their full potential through engaging and age-appropriate sports curriculum. Registration begins August 24th – space is limited!

*Please note that we are renovating our gym floor and closing our gymnasium for renovations from Thursday, August 29th through Saturday, September 28th.

Dates and Rates:

Fall 2024 Sports and Dance:

Triple Play

(Age 4 years)

Why choose one sport when you can enjoy them all? Triple Play introduces children to the fundamentals of soccer, basketball, baseball, and more. Through game play situations and drills, children develop understanding of each sport.

12 Tuesdays beg. October 1
3:00-3:55 p.m. (Age 4)
$288 members / $360 non-members

10 Thursdays beg. October 10
3:00-3:55 p.m. (Age 4)
$240 members / $300 non-members

Soccer Skills Clinic

(Ages 4–11)

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 positive team experience.

10 Wed. beginning October 9
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)
$240 members/ $300 non-members

LUV Tennis Program

(Ages 5–11)

Learn the fundamentals of tennis for the novice as well as seasoned players. If you are unsure what level to sign up your athlete, please contact: jko@commonpoint.org

12 Tues. beginning October 1
4:00-4:55 p.m. (Red Ball / Beginner Ages 5-11)
5:00-5:55 p.m. (Orange Ball / Intermediate Ages 5-11)
$288 members/ $360 non-members

8 Fri. beginning October 18
3:00-3:55 p.m. (Red Ball / Beginner Ages 4-5)
4:00-4:55 p.m. (Red Ball / Beginner Ages 5-11)
5:00-5:55 p.m. (Orange Ball / Intermediate Ages 5-11)
$192 members/ $240 non-members

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.

10 Mondays beg. September 30
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)
$240 members / $300 non-members

Fast Track Circuit Bootcamp

(Ages 8–18)

A specialized health, fitness and agility training class for older kids to help them develop strength and endurance – whether for the sports they play or for general wellness. Students will learn proper techniques for age-appropriate exercises including stretching, body-weight exercises and more.

10 Sun. beginning September 29
9:00-9:45 a.m. (Ages 8-12)
11:00-11:45 a.m. (Ages 13-18)
$240 members/ $300 non-members

Basketball

Basketball Skills Clinics

These clinics are designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball for all players. The main focus of the clinic is conditioning, skill-specific drills, and scrimmage games. Sportsmanship, defense/offense, footwork, and strategy will also be included. Classes are co-ed.

10 Sun. beginning September 29
10:30-11:25 a.m. (Co-Ed, Ages 5-7)
11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m. (Co-Ed, Ages 8-11)
12:30-1:25 p.m. (Co-Ed, Ages 12-15)
1:30 – 2:25 p.m. (Girls Only, Ages 8-12)
$240 members / $300 non-members

10 Thursdays beginning October 10
4:00-4:55 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:00-5:55 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$240 members/ $300 non-members

Jr. NBA Advanced Clinic

10 Sun. beginning September 29
10:30-12:00 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Ages 12-15)
$360 members/ $450 non-members

Jr. NBA Western Basketball League

(Ages 12–15)

We are excited to bring back our youth basketball league for Fall 2024 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. The season is 11 Sundays and 12 Tuesdays beginning September 29.

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.

$552 members/ $690 non-members

Jr. NBA Eastern Basketball League

(Ages 9–11)

We are excited to bring back our youth basketball league for Fall 2024 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. The season is 11 Sundays and 10 Thursdays beginning September 29.

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.

$504 members/ $630 non-members

Elite Basketball Training

(Ages 12–15)

A program to support and enhance the performance of competitive athletes. The main focus of Commonpoint Elite training is conditioning and skill-specific drills using specialized equipment including our shooting machine, Vertimax.

10 Sun. beginning September 29
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
$400 members / $500 non-members

Dance

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.

11 Thursdays beg. September 26
3:00-3:45 p.m. (Age 4)
4:00-4:45 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
$264 members / $330 non-members

11 Saturdays beg. September 28
10:00-10:45 a.m. (Ages 3-4)
$264 members/ $330 non-members

Ballet Level 2
13 Tuesdays beg. September 24
3:30-4:15 p.m. (All ages)
$312 members/ $390 non-members

Dance – Hip-Hop

(Ages 4–12)

11 Mondays beg. September 23
3:00-3:45 p.m. (Age 4)
4:00-4:45 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:00-5:45 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$264 members/ $330 non-members

11 Saturdays beg. September 28
11:00-11:45 a.m. (Ages 5-7)
12:00-12:45 p.m. (Ages 8-12)
$264 members/ $330 non-members

Dance – Contemporary Movement

(Ages 5–7)

13 Tuesdays beg. September 24
4:15-5:00 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:00-5:45 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$312 members / $390 non-members

Dance – Zumba Kids

(Ages 4–11)

Ms. Jessica is back creating fun and motivating dances designed just for kids using the Zumba concept. Children learn fitness dances, play fun motivational games and learn new rhythms and styles of music and culture.

12 Wednesdays beg. September 25
3:30-4:15 p.m. (Ages 4-6)
4:15-5:00 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:00-5:45 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$288 members/ $360 non-members

Dance – Ballet/Modern – “Nutcracker”

(Ages 5–12)

12 Fridays beg. September 27
3:00-3:45 p.m. (Age 5-7)
4:00-4:45 p.m. (Ages 8-12)
$288 members / $360 non-members

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!

11 Thursdays beg. September 26
4:45-6:00 p.m.
$330 members / $412.50 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.

3 Mondays beg. September 9
Tiny Tumblers – 9:00-9:45 a.m. (ages 12-18 months)
Gym Adventurers – 10:00-10:45 a.m. (ages 18-36 months)

$72 members / $90 non-members
Drop-in rate – $35 (based on availability)

10 Mondays beg. September 30
Tiny Tumblers – 10:00-10:45 a.m. (ages 12-18 months)
Gym Adventurers – 11:00-11:45 a.m. (ages 18-36 months)

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

$240 members / $300 non-members
Drop-in rate – $35 (based on availability)

Mom & Mini – Fall into Fitness Sweat Sesh

(Ages 6 months-3 years)

Join us at Commonpoint for a 45 minute Mom & Mini Fitness Class for ages 6 months-3 years and a parent, complete with energizing exercises, stretching, bring healthy snacks, and a cozy story time to wind down!

Join us Sunday, September 29 at Central Queens for a FREE trial of this 10 week program beginning in October – please register here.

10 Sundays beg. October 6
10:00-10:45 a.m.
$240 members / $300 non-members

For more information, contact nraye@commonpoint.org.

  • 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 4th 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 Week class is $140 members / $175 non-members
  • 8 Week class is $160 members / $200 non-members
  • 9 Week class is $180 members / $225 non-members
  • 10 Week class is $200 members / $250 non-members
  • 11 Week class is $220 members / $275 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 Queens 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 Queens Household Credit to class or program registration fees, please contact HFDesk@commonpointqueens.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@commonpointqueens.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

Thu

10

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Triple Play (4-5) – Thursday 3:00-3:55 – Fall 2024

Child (Age 0-5)
Thursday, October 10
3:00 pm – 3:55 pm
from Every Thursday from October 10 to December 12 View All
$240/Members $300/Non-Members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Why choose one sport when you can enjoy three? Triple Play introduces children to the fundamentals of soccer, basketball and baseball. While using child-sized equipment, instructors use mini-game play situations […]

Thu

10

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Pre-Ballet (4) – Thursdays 3:00-3:45pm – Fall 2024

Child (Age 0-5)
Thursday, October 10
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
from Every Thursday from September 26 to December 12 View All
$264/Members $330/Non-Members
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!

Thu

10

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Basketball Skills Clinic (5-7) – Thursdays 4:00-4:55pm – Fall 2024

Child (Age 0-5), Youth (Age 6-12)
Thursday, October 10
4:00 pm – 4:55 pm
from Every Thursday from October 10 to December 12 View All
$240/Members $300/Non-Members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Children will learn footwork, practice drills, and learn foundational basketball skills.

Thu

10

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

Jr. NBA Eastern Bball League – (9-11 yrs.) – Sun. & Thurs. – 4:30pm – Fall 2024

Youth (Age 6-12)
Thursday, October 10
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
from Every Sunday, Thursday from September 29 to December 15 View All
$504/Members $630/Non-Members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Children will learn footwork, practice drills, and learn foundational basketball skills.

Thu

10

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Basketball Skills Clinic (8-11) – Thursday 5:00-5:55pm – Fall 2024

Youth (Age 6-12)
Thursday, October 10
5:00 pm – 5:55 pm
from Every Thursday from October 10 to December 12 View All
$240/Members $300/Non-Members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Children will learn footwork, practice drills, and learn foundational basketball skills.

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

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