Welcome to
The Depot
DARIEN’S YOUTH CENTER
The team here at The Depot is committed to our mission of
helping people in times of uncertainty and anxiety.
In response to the pandemic, we have found a collection of links
to resources addressing ways to manage stress and mental
health, and ideas for spending time at home. We have also
included resources for local information, and how you can help
the community as a whole.
Please stay safe, healthy and informed during the coming weeks.
Resources for Managing Teen & Adolescent Mental Health During COVID-19:
Resources for Local Information and Ways to Support the Darien Community:
OUR MISSION:
To build confident youth in our community!
The Depot offers a connected and inclusive environment while providing essential programming and leadership development.
High School
9th – 12th Grade
Programs
Events & Activities
Volunteering/Philanthropy
Middle School
6th – 8th grade
Programs
Events & Activities
Events & Activities
For more information on any youth activity, please contact Janice Marzano at janice@dariendepot.com.
Upcoming Events
Please be advised that The Depot will remain closed as long as the Darien Schools are closed, but some of our programs will be up and running next week via Zoom.
Invitations to these online meetings will be sent to each teen member!
Also, we are thrilled to introduce our first webinar collaboration with Lynne Carnegie who will be hosting on Wednesday April 1st, 7pm: “A College Prep Seminar: important information in Today’s New Environment.”
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SPEAKERS & EDUCATION
Learn more about our exciting offerings of upcoming speakers and educational programs The Depot has planned.
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.
Who supervises the kids?
Our full time Program Director and Staff are on duty at all times. The Darien Police regularly visit The Depot to establish a good relationship with the students as well.
Can anyone come?
All Darien (public, private, home schooled) high school aged teens are welcome. 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, each Darien resident youth grades 6th-12th is required to complete a Permission Registration Form prior to participating in activities hosted or sponsored by The Depot.
What is the Student Governing Board (SGB)?
Our SGB plans and runs all student events. They create and reinforce the rules of conduct, and participate in ongoing leadership and volunteer activities throughout the community. Our SGB meets once a week on Tuesday evenings under the direction of Janice Marzano, our Program Director. While there are limited spaces, all Darien high school aged students are invited to apply for membership on our Board.
Can anyone participate in volunteer activities?
All High School teens in 9th Grade and above can participate in a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Club is a great way to get involved – some of the organizations the Depot helps are:
Opus/Person-to-Person
Darien Chamber of Commerce
Darien Youth Commission
The Community Fund of Darien
Kind Words
What students say about us
We’d love to hear from you!
