Children's Sports and Dance Classes at Central Queens
Overview
Upcoming Events:
FREE Open House Week – September 7-13
We are excited to announce the opening of our Youth Sports classes for Fall from Sunday, September 14 through Saturday, December 20, 2025! Our dynamic instructors will guide your child to reach their full potential through engaging and age-appropriate sports curriculum. Registration begins Friday, August 1st – space is limited!
Fall 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.
| AGES | level | DAY | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-7 | Beginner & Intermediate Skills Clinic | Sunday | September 14 | 10:30 – 11:25 | $312 | $390 |
| 5-7 | Skills Clinic | Thursday | September 18 | 4:00 – 4:55 | $288 | $360 |
| 8-10 | Advanced Skills Clinic | Sunday | September 14 | 10:30-12:00 | $416 | $520 |
| 8-11 | Beginner & Intermediate Skills Clinic | Sunday | September 14 | 11:30 – 12:25 | $312 | $390 |
| 8-11 | Skills Clinic | Tuesday | September 16 | 5:00 – 5:55 | $264 | $330 |
| 8-11 | Skills Clinic | Thursday | September 18 | 5:00 – 5:55 | $288 | $360 |
| 8-12 | Girls Only | Sunday | September 14 | 2:30-3:25 | $312 | $390 |
| 11-13 | Advanced Skills Clinic | Sunday | September 14 | 12:00-1:30 | $416 | $520 |
| 12-15 | Beginner & Intermediate Skills Clinic | Sunday | September 14 | 12:30-1:25 | $312 | $390 |
Jr. NBA Western Basketball League
(Ages 12–15)
We are excited to bring back our youth basketball league for Fall 2025 for players 12 – 15 years old!
Teams will play and train on Tuesday and Sunday 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.
24 Tues. and Sun. beg. September 14
$480 members / $600 non-members
Jr. NBA Eastern Basketball League
(Ages 9–11)
We are excited to bring back our youth basketball league for Fall 2025 for players 9 – 11 years old! Skill evaluations dates and times will be announced.
Teams will play and train on Sunday 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.
25 Sun. and Thurs. beg. September 14
$500 members/ $625 non-members
Dance
Dance – Ballet
(Ages 3+)
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.
| days | AGES/level | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Ages 3-4 | September 18 | 3:00 – 3:45 pm | $264 | $330 |
| Thursday | Ages 5-7 | September 18 | 4:00 – 4:45 pm | $264 | $330 |
| Thursday | Ages 8-11 | September 18 | 5:00 – 5:45 pm | $264 | $330 |
| Saturday | Age 3-4 | September 20 | 10:00 am– 10:45 am | $312 | $390 |
| Friday (Nutcracker) | Ages 5-7 | September 19 | 3:00 pm– 3:45 pm | $312 | $390 |
| Friday (Nutcracker) | Ages 8-11 | September 19 | 4:00 pm– 4:45 pm | $312 | $390 |
| Tuesdays (Ballet Level 2) | Ages 7-11 with approval | September 16 | 3:30 pm-4:15 pm | $264 | $330 |
Dance – Hip-Hop
(Ages 5–11)
| days | AGES/level | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | Ages 5-7 | September 15 | 4:00 – 4:45 pm | $264 | $330 |
| Mondays | Age 8-11 | September 15 | 5:00 – 5:45 pm | $264 | $330 |
| Saturdays | Ages 5-7 | September 20 | 11:00 – 11:45 am | $312 | $390 |
| Saturdays | Age 8-11 | September 20 | 12:00 – 12:45 pm | $312 | $390 |
Dance – Contemporary Movement
(Ages 8–11)
| days | AGES/level | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | Age 5-7 | September 16 | 4:15 – 5:00 pm | $264 | $330 |
Dance – Jazz
(Ages 8–11)
| days | AGES/level | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | Age 8-11 | September 17 | 5:00 – 5:45 pm | $264 | $330 |
Dance – Tap
(Ages 8-12)
| days | AGES/level | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesdays | Age 8-12 | September 17 | 3:30 – 4:15 pm | $288 | $360 |
Dance – Zumba Kids
(Ages 5–11)
Children learn fitness dances, play fun motivational games and learn new rhythms and styles of music and culture using the Zumba concept.
| days | AGES/level | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesdays | Age 5-7 | September 17 | 4:15 – 5:00 pm | $288 | $360 |
| Wednesdays | Age 8-11 | September 17 | 5:00 – 5:45 pm | $288 | $360 |
Infant and Toddler Gym:
Stay N Play
(Ages walkers–36 months)
Share in delight as your child climbs, balances, rolls, and swings in our indoor play gym. The program is an open play format with each session ending with a culminating activity such as parachute, songs and bubbles.
11 Mondays beg. September 15
Tiny Tumblers – 10:00am – 10:45am (ages 12-18 months)*
Gym Adventurers – 11:00am – 11:45am (ages 18-36 months)
$264 members / $330 non-members
12 Wednesdays beg. September 17
Gym Adventurers – 9:30am – 10:15am (ages 18-36 months)*
Gym Adventurers – 10:15am – 11:00am (ages 18-36 months)
$288 members / $360 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.
12 Thursdays beg. September 18
3:00-3:55 p.m. (Age 4)
$288 members / $360 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.
12 Wed. beginning September 17
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)
$288 members/ $360 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.
11 Mondays beg. September 15
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)
$264 members / $330 non-members
LUV Tennis Program
(Ages 4–13)
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.
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.
13 Fri. beginning September 19
3:00-3:55 p.m. (Red Ball / Beginner Ages 4-8)
4:00-4:55 p.m. (Orange Ball / Beginner Ages 5-7)
5:00-5:55 p.m. (Orange Ball / Intermediate Ages 8-11)
$312 members/ $390 non-members
Flag Football
(Ages 8–11)
Pass and catch for touchdowns just like your favorite NFL players in our Flag Football class. Participants will learn the game of the gridiron in addition to the skills that lead to dominating the competition.
11 Tuesdays beg. September 16
4:00-4:55 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$264 members / $330 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.
- 8 weeks: $192 members / $240 non-members
- 9 weeks: $216 members / $270 non-members
- 11 weeks: $264 members / $330 non-members
- 12 weeks: $288 members / $360 non-members
- 13 weeks: $312 members / $390 non-members
- 14 weeks: $336 members / $420 non-members
- Member prices are applicable for youth who are currently enrolled in a Commonpoint 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@commonpoint.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
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