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.
Fall Middle School Program & High School Club Registration NOW OPEN
High schoolers: join us for our Free Friday event series where we’ll be bringing in food trucks and partnering with local restaurants to provide samples.
Kick back with your friends and enjoy a night at The Depot. First up is the Milkcraft truck on Friday, September 22 from 8pm to 10pm.
Come early as food is available while supplies last! Open to all public and private high school students residing in Darien.
Thanks to Thriving Youth Darien for sponsoring this event series!
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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 Friday, from after school through late evening. Middle School Drop-ins are always welcome every weekday afternoons from 2:45-5:00PM (6:00 PM on Fridays) and High School Drop ins on Friday Nights from 7:00-10:00PM. All students need to be registered to participate.
Who supervises the kids?
Our full time Program Director is on duty at all times and Staff Associates facilitate several programs. Several other local agencies, and organizations help facilitate programs.
Is there a fee to participate?
Yes, Middle School Drop Zone and Friday Tribe are $75 for the year. All High School Club are $150 for the year. All Middle School Programs are $75 for the semester, unless noted otherwise.
The Depot’s programs, clubs, and events are always free of charge to those requiring financial assistance. Please complete this form to register for Depot Youth Center Programming. Please complete one form per child, but you are welcome to sign up for multiple clubs and programs for each participant. You will receive a registration confirmation within 48 hours. Please contact James at youth@dariendepot.com if you have any questions. All financial assistance is confidential.
How can I make a donation to The Depot?
To make a 100% tax-deductible donation right now, please Click Here. Noroton Heights Depot, Inc. 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.
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.
Who can 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.
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