Welcome to
The Depot
DARIEN’S YOUTH CENTER
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
The Depot Youth Center is proud to offer a variety of programs to interest…we also host/support a number of other community programs and events. Where you see a Depot Program that interests you, click on the visual to learn more!
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!
