Welcome to
The Depot
DEPOT YOUTH CENTER VISION:
The Depot Youth Center is a critical town asset sitting at the center of our community providing relevant, age-specific and vital resources for the youth in Darien.
DEPOT YOUTH CENTER MISSION:
Supporting the well-being of our youth by giving them opportunities to connect, grow and give back.
WATCH The Depot Youth Center Video
Youth Served
Teens Attended Educational Programming
Teens in Youth Empowerment Clubs
Youth Drop into The Depot for a Safe Place to Connect, Grow & Give Back
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers! Learn more about The Depot Youth Center.
What are the Depot’s hours of operation?
The Depot has programs running Monday through Saturday, from after school through late evening. Drop-ins are always welcome but please see our calendar for a schedule of events to make sure The Depot is open and available.
Who supervises the kids?
Our full time Program Director is on duty at all times and Staff Associates facilitate several programs; the Darien Police regularly visit The Depot to establish a good relationship with the students; the Darien Domestic Abuse Council mentors Respect Works; and Sgt. TJ Moore of the Darien Police Department advises the high school SADD program. Several other local agencies, and organization help facilitate programs from time to time.
Can anyone come?
All Darien (public, private, home schooled) youth are welcome age 6th-12th grade, depending on the program and activity. Guests of Darien teens are welcome on a limited basis if accompanied by a Darien teen and sign in. At the beginning of each academic year, every child and parent are required to complete registration/permission/emergency form and pay a one-time $50 membership fee to participate at The Depot. Scholarship is available by contacting janice@dariendepot.com.
How can I make a donation to The Depot?
To make a 100% tax-deductible donation right now, please Click Here. Noroton Heights Depot is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Darien, Connecticut. Our donors include foundations, large and small businesses, and private individuals; we also receive state, and local government dollars. Our Tax ID/ IEN # is 06-1269671.
When can I sign up for programs?
Check our website HERE, Program registration will open on June 1, 2021 for fall programing.
How old do I have to be to participate at the Depot?
All Darien (public, private, home schooled) youth are welcome, age 6th-12th grade, depending on the program and activity. See the Youth Program page on our website for detailed information.
Kind Words
What students say about us
We’d love to hear from you!
