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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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THIS. RIGHT. HERE. ๐ฅน๐๐
The smiles. The laughter. The pure, unfiltered JOY!!!
If you ever wondered what The Depot is all about, THIS picture says it all. โค๏ธ
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. ๐โจ
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! ๐ ๐ค
#TheDepotDarien #KidsBeingKids #DepotHalloween #ConnectGrowGiveBack
โป๏ธFinal DONATIONS TODAY: 2-6:30pm
๐๏ธ SALE:
Saturday 10/31: 10am-3pm
Sunday: 11/1: 12pm-3pm
๐ WHAT TO DONATE:
Sports equipment & apparel no older than three years and in good condition
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cleats
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sneakers
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helmets
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pads, sticks, gloves & other equipment
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pinnies/jerseys
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Darien apparel (no names)
โ 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 Boardโs (SGB) Sports Equipment Fundraiser!
๐ถ๐ผ FUTURE Middle School BABYSITTERS, THIS ONEโS 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:
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Safety Skills
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Child Care Skills
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First Aid & Rescue
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Marketing & Business Skills
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Tuesday, November 3rd
โฐ 10 AM โ 3 PM
๐ The Depot Youth Center
๐ง๐ง Grades 6โ8
๐ฒ $150 per student
๐ฅช Bring your own lunch!
Whether youโre 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! ๐
#TheDepotDarien #SafeSitters #BabysittingClass #DarienKids #MiddleSchool
โธ๏ธโ๏ธ 5th Grade Fun on Ice! โ๏ธโธ๏ธ
Yesterday was all about skating, smiles, and spending time with friends! ๐
Our 5th graders had a blast hitting the ice, sharing laughs, and making memories at The Depotโs 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! ๐โธ๏ธ
#TheDepotDarien #5thGradeFun #HalfDayFun #DepotKids
4th-6th Graders!
A few spots left for Sunday and new dates added for our next session on 11/6!
๐ Sign up now!
โธ๏ธโ๏ธ Half Day = Skate Day! ๐
What a fun afternoon on the ice with our 4th graders! ๐โธ๏ธ So many smiles, laughs, and memories made with friends. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
5TH GRADERS, YOUโRE UP NEXT! ๐
Thereโs still room for tomorrowโs 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. ๐
Spots are still available โ sign up now!
#TheDepot #HalfDayFun #SkatingParty #DarienKids
๐ก๐ IMPORTANT CARNIVAL CLARIFICATION! ๐๐ก
We wanted to clear up some confusion surrounding this weekendโs carnival events at Tokeneke School!
These are TWO completely separate events, organized by two different organizations.
โ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 โ CANCELED
The Depotโs Middle School Carnival Night, originally scheduled for tonight, has been canceled due to the weather forecast.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 โ STILL HAPPENING!
The Tokeneke PTO Pumpkin Carnival is ON for tomorrow, from 10 AMโ4 PM at Tokeneke Elementary School! ๐๐ก @tokeneke_pto
๐๏ธ PLEASE NOTE: Wristbands purchased for tonightโs canceled Depot event CANNOT be used at tomorrowโs Tokeneke PTO Pumpkin Carnival. However, families are welcome to attend and purchase ride tickets at the carnival ticket booth!
๐ฉ Families registered for The Depotโs event should check their email for important information regarding refunds, donations, and cancellation details.
We appreciate everyoneโs understanding and hope you all have a wonderful time at tomorrowโs Pumpkin Carnival! ๐งก๐
๐ก๐ CARNIVAL NIGHT CANCELED ๐๐ก
We are SO sorry to share that tonightโs 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 everyoneโs safety must always come first.
๐ 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! ๐ก๐
๐๏ธ THE MAHJONG CRAZE HAS HIT THE DEPOT! ๐๏ธ๐
๐ ONLY 5 spots left!
Our middle school Mahjong classes kicked off yesterday, and the excitement was REAL! ๐ Kids had a blast learning the game, building new skills, and playing with friends.
Want in on the fun? We still have a few seats available, and itโs NOT too late to join us!
Grab a friend, come learn something new, and see what all the Mahjong buzz is about! ๐
๐Tuesdays: 3-4:30pm
We canโt wait to see you at The Depot! ๐๏ธโจ
๐ช๐ TOKENEKE CARNIVAL IS ALMOST HERE! ๐ก๐
Middle School Night is FRIDAY, and we canโt wait for a fun night under the carnival lights! ๐๏ธโจ
๐จ IMPORTANT WRISTBAND PICK-UP INFO! ๐จ
Skip the lines and pick up your childโs wristband ahead of time at The Depot (25 Heights Road)!
๐๏ธ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
โฐ 3:00โ7:00 PM
๐๏ธ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
โฐ 11:00 AMโ2:00 PM
โผ๏ธ PLEASE NOTE:
Wristbands are REQUIRED for entry! We strongly encourage picking yours up in advance to make check-in as quick and easy as possible.
Canโt make either pick-up time? No worries! Your child can pick up their wristband at the carnival check-in tables.
๐ซ NO WALK-INS! All attendees must be pre-registered.
We canโt wait for a night of carnival fun with our middle schoolers! ๐๐ก๐ช
#TheDepotDarien #TokenekeCarnival #MiddleSchoolNight #DarienCT
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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