Sports Programs For Children With Developmental Disabilities

Overview

Commonpoint Queens 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 offerings – programs change seasonally. 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!

Central Queens

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

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.

Sam Field Center

Soccer Stars
Learn the skills and drills you need to become a soccer star. This class teaches good sportsmanship and team building. Participants have a fun trophy night at the end of the semester!

8 weeks beginning March 19
6:15-7:15pm
$200

Comets Cheerleading (Wednesdays)
Socialize, improve coordination and flexibility, and build physical endurance while learning to cheer! This program provides a sense of belonging, and as a bonus, participate in a fun trophy night!

8 weeks beginning March 20
6:15-7:15pm
$200

For more information please contact Marianna Albines at malbines@commonpointqueens.org.

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!