Programs for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Forest Hills

Teens (Age 13-17), Youth (Age 6-12)
Central Queens (Forest Hills)
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Overview

Commonpoint is proud to offer inclusive programming specifically designed to meet the social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs of children ages 5-21. An individual interview is required for each of these programs so that our professional team can welcome your child and assist in the selection of programs that would be most successful.

Below are our class offering for Fall 2024. All participants will have an intake before registering online. For more information, contact specialservices@commonpoint.org, or click here to begin an intake. Space is limited!

Swimming
15 Sundays beginning September 8
Primary/Foundational Skills: 3:00-3:45pm, 3:45-4:30pm
Intermediate/Level 3: 4:30-5:15pm, 5:15-6:00pm
$675

Primary/foundational skills is a beginner class. Students will learn safety skills and water acclimation. Students will learn basic aquatics skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking and putting their faces in the water. Concepts are introduced through fun games and activities. A parent or support staff is required to join in the water with each child.

Stroke development/Level 3 is for children who have foundational swimming skills and are ready for technicalities of swimming. This course is for children who have done well in the beginner class, or have otherwise been assessed by the swim instructor to be ready for this level class. A parent or support staff is required to join in the water with each child.

For more information, contact specialservices@commonpoint.org or click here to begin an intake.

Karate
8 Sundays beginning October 6
3:00 – 4:00 pm (Ages 5-9)
4:00 – 5:00 pm (Ages 10-14)
$200

Our Karate class helps children redirect their natural impulses toward aggression and channels them in constructive, helpful, and beneficial ways, while helping them learn about respect, focus, honor and discipline.

Basketball Buddies
8 Wednesdays beginning October 9
6:00 – 7:00 pm (Ages 5-10)
$200

This 1 hour class will promote exercise, while teaching your child basic basketball skills, as well as improve their socialization and listening skills while following 1 to 2-step directives. This is a great way for children to socialize with their peers while exercising & learning basketball.

Allergic to Salad Cooking Class
8 Wednesdays beginning October 9
4:00 – 5:00 pm (Ages 5-7)
5:00 – 6:00 pm (Ages 8-10)
$80

Join our kids’ cooking class for fun, hands-on kitchen adventures! Kids will create tasty meals and snacks, follow easy recipes, and enjoy their own delicious creations while learning new cooking skills.

Clay Workshop
8 Thursdays beginning October 10
4:00 – 5:00 pm (Ages 5-7)
5:00 – 6:00 pm (Ages 9-10)
$80

Dive into clay with techniques like coil, slab, pinching, and sculpting. Enjoy personalized instruction and let your creativity shine!

Music Immersion
8 Sundays beginning October 20
1:00 – 2:00 pm (Ages 10-14)
2:00 – 3:00 pm (Ages 5-9)
$200

Explore music in a creative way with our Music Immersion Class! Kids will enjoy singing, playing instruments, and making new friends while building musical skills. Join us for a fun and engaging experience!

Please note that beginning 7/1, there will be a 3% service charge if a credit card is used.

A group of children with developmental disabilities standing in a gymnasium participating in programs.

All participants will have an intake before registering online.

For more information, contact specialservices@commonpointqueens.org, or click here to begin an intake. Space is limited!

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