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.

Overview

We are excited to announce the opening of our Youth Sports and Dance classes for Summer from Sunday, June 30 through Sunday, August 18, 2024! Our dynamic instructors will guide your child to reach their full potential through engaging and age-appropriate sports curriculum. Registration begins June 1st – space is limited!

Dates and Rates:

Click here for the Summer 2024 Semester Calendar

Summer 2024 Sports and Dance:

Super Sports

(Ages 5-11 years)

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

7 Mondays beg. July 1
4:30-5:15 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:15-6:00 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$140 for members/ $175 for non-members

Soccer Skills Clinic

(Ages 5–11)

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.

7 Wed. beginning July 3
4:30-5:15 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:10-6:00 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$140 for members/ $175 for non-members

LUV Tennis Program

(Ages 5–11)

Coach Lily leads this clinic designed to teach 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

7 Tues. beginning July 2
4:30-5:15 p.m. (Red Ball / Beginner Ages 5-11)
5:15-6:00 p.m. (Orange Ball / Intermediate Ages 5-11)
$140 for members/ $175 for non-members

6 Fri. beginning July 5
4:30-5:15 p.m. (Red Ball / Beginner Ages 5-11)
5:15-6:00 p.m. (Orange Ball / Intermediate Ages 5-11)
$120 for members/ $150 for non-members

Basketball

Jr. NBA 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.

7 Sun. beginning June 30
10:30-11:20 a.m. (Co-Ed, Ages 5-7)
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. (Co-Ed, Ages 8-11)
12:30-1:20 p.m. (Co-Ed, Ages 12-15)
1:30 – 2:20 p.m. (Girls Only, Ages 8-12)
$140 for members/ $175 for non-members

6 Thursdays beginning July 11
4:30-5:15 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:15-6:00 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$120 for members/ $150 for non-members

Jr. NBA Western Basketball League

(Ages 12–15)

We are excited to bring back our youth basketball league for Summer 2024 for players 12 – 15 years old! Skill evaluations will take place on Tuesday, July 2 from 6:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M.

Teams will play and train on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00p.m. The season is 7 sessions beginning July 2nd and ends August 13th.

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.

$196 for members/ $245 for non-members

Jr. NBA Eastern Basketball League

(Ages 9–11)

We are excited to bring back our youth basketball league for Summer 2024 for players 9 – 11 years old! Registration opens on June 1.  Skill evaluations will take place on Thursday, July 11 from 6:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M.

Teams will play and train on Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00p.m. The season is 6 sessions beginning July 11th and ends August 15th.

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.

$168 for members/ $210 for non-members

Elite Basketball Training

(Ages 11–18)

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.

7 Sun. beginning June 30
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
$196 members / $245 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.

7 Thursdays beg. July 11
4:30-5:15 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:15-6:00 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$140 for members/ $175 for non-members

7 Tuesdays beg. July 2
4:30-5:15 p.m. (Ages 5-11)
$140 for members/ $175 for non-members

6 Saturdays beg. July 13
10:00-10:45 a.m. (Ages 3-5)
11:00-11:45 a.m. (Ages 6-8)
$120 for members/ $150 for non-members

Dance – Hip-Hop

(Ages 5–11)

7 Mondays beg. July 1
4:30-5:15 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:15-6:00 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$140 for members/ $175 for non-members

Dance – Contemporary Movement

(Ages 5–12)

7 Tuesdays beg. July 2
5:15-6:00 p.m. (Ages 5-11)
$140 for members/ $175 for non-members

6 Saturdays beg. July 13
12:00-12:45 p.m. (Ages 9-12)
$120 for members/ $150 for non-members

Dance – Zumba Kids

(Ages 5–11)

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.

7 Wednesdays beg. July 3
4:30-5:15 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:15-6:00 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$140 for members/ $175 for non-members

Dance – Adult Ballet

Introduction to the fundamentals and techniques of classical ballet. It’s never to late to learn to dance!

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

6 Thursdays beg. July 11
5:15-6:10 p.m.
$120 members / $150 non-members

Dance – Adult Hip-Hop

6 Thursdays beg. July 13
1:00-1:45 p.m.
$120 members / $150 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.

7 Mondays beg. July 8
Tiny Tumblers – 9:00-9:45 a.m. (ages 12-18 months)
Gym Adventurers – 10:00-10:45 a.m. (ages 18-36 months)
$140 members / $175 non-members
Drop-in rate – $30 (based on availability)

  • 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.

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