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Welcome to The Depot Youth Center, where Darien's teens and tweens can find a welcoming, fun and social environment away from outside pressures. The Depot fulfills its mission through various programs, events and activities throughout the school year for 4th-12th grade youth in a judgment-free and safe setting. All public, private, or homeschooled teens are invited to join in the fun!
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As another school year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on what an incredible year it has been at The Depot!
From meaningful programs and volunteer opportunities to special events, celebrations, and countless moments of connection, none of it would be possible without the support of our amazing community. Thank you to our students, families, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and partners who help make The Depot such a special place.
To all of our graduates moving up to their next chapter - congratulations! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish.
Wishing all of our Depot families a fun, safe, and relaxing summer. Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
☀️💙 #TheDepotDarien #CongratulationsGrads #HappySummer #DepotFamilies #CommunityStrong
🔎🎭 Congratulations to the members of The Depot’s Middle School Murder Mystery Club on a fantastic Murder Mystery Dinner Party filled with twists, turns, and plenty of surprises!
Over the course of the year, these talented students met weekly to create their characters, develop the storyline, build sets and props, and master their lines. Their hard work, creativity, and teamwork were on full display last night.
A huge thank you to the friends and family who joined us, our wonderful returning 9th-grade helpers, and especially club leader Terry Williams, whose gentle, encouraging guidance helped bring this production to life and kept everyone on track along the way.
We are so proud of all that these students accomplished! 👏🎬🔦 #TheDepotDarien #YouthLeadership #MurderMysteryClub #CreativeKids #Teamwork
We are so incredibly proud of our Depot Leaders who were recognized as YWCA Young Women of Distinction honorees.
🌟 Congratulations to Gigi Brown, Ella Bryer, Katie Cutler, Abby Goertel, Sydney Johnson, Emily Miller, Samantha Morris, Alexis Procopion, Finley Smith, Rowan Troy, Winnie Wartels, and Tate Wein on this well-deserved recognition!
The Women of Distinction Luncheon honors individuals who lead with purpose, passion, and conviction, and these young women exemplify those qualities through their leadership, service, and commitment to making a difference in our community.
Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and leadership with The Depot and the greater Darien community. Your impact extends far beyond our walls, and we look forward to all you’ll accomplish in the years ahead. 💙✨
#WomenOfDistinction #TheDepotDarien #YouthLeadership #FutureLeaders #CommunityImpact
(Game time updated: 4pm)
🥍🩷 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 🩷🥍
The undefeated DHS Blue Wave Girls Lacrosse Team is headed to the State Quarterfinals, and we need the Blue Wave community to show up loud and proud!
Join us Friday night at DHS Stadium as the girls continue their incredible season and battle for a spot in the next round. Thanks to The Depot, Thriving Youth Darien, and the Blue Wave Booster Club, DHS students can enjoy a FREE Make-Your-Own Sundae Bar while cheering on the Wave!
🍦 Free Sundae Bar for DHS High School Students
📍 Next to the Student Section Bleachers
⏰ Game Time: 4:00 PM
🏑 State Quarterfinal Matchup
⚠️ Sundaes available while supplies last
Bring your friends, wear your Blue Wave gear, and help create an electric atmosphere for these amazing athletes.
#BlueWavePride #DHSGirlsLacrosse #StateQuarterfinals #FridayNightLights 💙🧡🌊
🎉 Calling all 6th & 7th Graders! 🎉
Join us at The Depot for our End-of-Year Hacky Sack Social! 🥳
Get ready for:
✨ Hacky sack play
🍦 Ice cream
🎶 DJ & games
🎁 Needoh/Squeezy prizes
📅 7th Grade: Tuesday, June 2 | 3:00–4:00 PM
📅 6th Grade: Thursday, June 11 | 3:00–4:00 PM
Bring your own hacky sack or one will be provided!
$25 | Rain or Shine
Scholarships available.
No refunds.
Register now at dariendepot.com
🍦 4th & 5th Grade 🍦
Our EOY Party is almost here! Friends, ice cream, DJ, basketball, ping pong, pool table & more.
Register today!
🚨8TH Grade 🎓 Lawn Signs: Deadline is THIS WEDNESDAY!
Please share with your 8th grade friends, classmates, teams & groups!!
@middlesexparentassociation
‼️ 5th Grade Parents!
Please help spread the word to all your friends, classmates, teams & groups!
The deadline to order 5th Grade 🎓 Lawn Signs is THIS WEDNESDAY!!
Order: dariendepot.com
Join us for an important community conversation hosted by The Depot SLOD Group featuring Vince Benevento, author of Boys Will Be Men and founder of Causeway Collaborative.
📘 Boys Will Be Men: 8 Lessons for the Lost American Male is a guide for helping young men overcome anxiety, disconnection, and lack of motivation. The book replaces traditional talk therapy with actionable, mentor-based strategies designed to help families build accountability, structure, and purpose in young men’s lives.
This panel discussion will explore the challenges facing boys and young men today — and what parents, mentors, and communities can do to better support the next generation.
📍 The Depot — Darien
📅 May 18
⏰ 7:00 PM
All Darien residents are encouraged to attend. #TheDepotDarien #BoysWillBeMen #DarienCT #ParentingBoys #MentalHealthAwareness
Our SGB is looking for your help!
Circle of Care is a Wilton, CT-based non-profit that provides emotional, financial, and practical support to families facing childhood cancer, from diagnosis through recovery.
Founded by parents of children with cancer, the organization offers programs like Dream Room Makeovers, peer mentoring, and financial aid, supporting families in Connecticut and Westchester County through partner hospitals like Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. They help children up to age 26 and address non-medical challenges like transportation and sibling support.
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AT A GLANCE
35+
Years Serving Local Teens Since Opening Our Doors In 1989 As One Of The Nation's First Youth Centers.
2,250
Youth Served Annually: Unique Teens and Tweens Who Walk Through Our Doors Each Year.
4,032
Participants Across Depot Events This Year
45+
Annual Substance-Free Events For Darien's Youth
99%
Felt Included at The Depot
93%
Felt More Connected
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