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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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🍬🎃 GOT EXTRA HALLOWEEN CANDY? WE’LL TAKE IT!
The Depot is helping to collect extra Halloween candy now through November 13 to benefit @mealsonwheelsgreenwich Meals on Wheels of Greenwich!
For the third year in a row, our Darien community has come together to help provide a little something sweet for the volunteer drivers who deliver meals to local residents. Thanks to the generosity of Darien families, last year’s candy donations saved Meals on Wheels an incredible $960!
Whether your kids brought home too much candy or you simply bought more than you needed, we’d love to put it to good use. Every bag makes a difference!
📍 Drop off your extra Halloween candy at The Depot.
📅 Now through November 13.
Note: We are staffed Monday-Friday. Weekend and evening drop-offs can be put in the labeled bin by our entrance.
Let’s keep the sweetness going, Darien! ❤️
#TheDepotDarien #MealsOnWheels #HalloweenCandyDrive GiveBackDarien
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LAST CHANCE - come shop the sports equipment sale today 12-3pm @ The Depot!
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Share with your friends & teammates!
THIS. RIGHT. HERE. 🥹💗🎃
The smiles. The laughter. The pure, unfiltered JOY!!!
If you ever wondered what The Depot is all about, THIS picture says it all. ❤️
Our 4th & 5th Grade Halloween Party was full of costumes, chaos, friendship, and SO MUCH HAPPINESS!
Just kids being kids, making memories, and having the absolute best time together.
THIS is the magic of The Depot. 💙✨
A HUGE thank you to all the families who continue to support The Depot and to all the 4th & 5th graders who showed up and brought ALL the fun, energy, and JOY!
And an extra special shoutout to our superstar Executive Director, Amy, who pours so much time, energy, and HEART into making sure our kids have a place like The Depot to make memories like these. We are so lucky to have her! 💙 🤗
#TheDepotDarien #KidsBeingKids #DepotHalloween #ConnectGrowGiveBack
♻️Final DONATIONS TODAY: 2-6:30pm
🛍️ SALE:
Saturday 10/31: 10am-3pm
Sunday: 11/1: 12pm-3pm
🌟 WHAT TO DONATE:
Sports equipment & apparel no older than three years and in good condition
✅ cleats
✅ sneakers
✅ helmets
✅ pads, sticks, gloves & other equipment
✅ pinnies/jerseys
✅ Darien apparel (no names)
❌ WHAT NOT TO DONATE
- Broken/dirty items (no rust, broken parts/missing pieces)
- Items with first or last names
- Ski or swimwear
- Sports balls
Thank you for supporting the Student Governing Board’s (SGB) Sports Equipment Fundraiser!
👶🍼 FUTURE Middle School BABYSITTERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!
No school? No problem! Spend the day at The Depot learning everything you need to become a confident, responsible babysitter!
Our SafeSitters Babysitting Course, taught by an American Red Cross Certified Instructor, covers:
✅ Safety Skills
✅ Child Care Skills
✅ First Aid & Rescue
✅ Marketing & Business Skills
📅 Tuesday, November 3rd
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 The Depot Youth Center
👧🧑 Grades 6–8
💲 $150 per student
🥪 Bring your own lunch!
Whether you’re ready to start babysitting or just want to learn valuable life skills, this is a great way to spend your day off!
Sign up today! 💗
#TheDepotDarien #SafeSitters #BabysittingClass #DarienKids #MiddleSchool
⛸️❄️ 5th Grade Fun on Ice! ❄️⛸️
Yesterday was all about skating, smiles, and spending time with friends! 💕
Our 5th graders had a blast hitting the ice, sharing laughs, and making memories at The Depot’s Half-Day Skating Party!
We love giving kids opportunities to connect with friends outside the classroom and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun!
Thanks to everyone who joined us! 💗⛸️
#TheDepotDarien #5thGradeFun #HalfDayFun #DepotKids
4th-6th Graders!
A few spots left for Sunday and new dates added for our next session on 11/6!
🔗 Sign up now!
⛸️❄️ Half Day = Skate Day! 💗
What a fun afternoon on the ice with our 4th graders! 🎉⛸️ So many smiles, laughs, and memories made with friends. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
5TH GRADERS, YOU’RE UP NEXT! 🎉
There’s still room for tomorrow’s 5th Grade Half Day Skating Party! Grab your friends, lace up your skates, and join us for some fun on the ice!
Not a great skater? No worries! Skate-assist bars will be available to help everyone feel comfortable and join in on the fun. 💗
Spots are still available — sign up now!
#TheDepot #HalfDayFun #SkatingParty #DarienKids
🎡🎃 IMPORTANT CARNIVAL CLARIFICATION! 🎃🎡
We wanted to clear up some confusion surrounding this weekend’s carnival events at Tokeneke School!
These are TWO completely separate events, organized by two different organizations.
❌ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 — CANCELED
The Depot’s Middle School Carnival Night, originally scheduled for tonight, has been canceled due to the weather forecast.
✅ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — STILL HAPPENING!
The Tokeneke PTO Pumpkin Carnival is ON for tomorrow, from 10 AM–4 PM at Tokeneke Elementary School! 🎃🎡 @tokeneke_pto
🎟️ PLEASE NOTE: Wristbands purchased for tonight’s canceled Depot event CANNOT be used at tomorrow’s Tokeneke PTO Pumpkin Carnival. However, families are welcome to attend and purchase ride tickets at the carnival ticket booth!
📩 Families registered for The Depot’s event should check their email for important information regarding refunds, donations, and cancellation details.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding and hope you all have a wonderful time at tomorrow’s Pumpkin Carnival! 🧡💙
🎡💔 CARNIVAL NIGHT CANCELED 💔🎡
We are SO sorry to share that tonight’s Middle School Carnival Night at Tokeneke School has been CANCELED due to the forecast for thunderstorms and lightning.
Unfortunately, our carnival vendor has determined that the rides cannot operate safely. We explored postponing until tomorrow, but their travel schedule makes that impossible.
We know how excited the kids were, and we were just as excited! We are incredibly disappointed, but everyone’s safety must always come first.
💙 All registered families have been sent an email with important information regarding refunds and the option to donate their registration fee to The Depot. Please check your inbox for details!
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We wish we had better news and are so sorry to disappoint everyone! 🎡💔
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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