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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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πΆ MIDDLE SCHOOLERS: READY TO START BABYSITTING? πΆ
The Depotβs popular Babysitting Course for Middle Schoolers is back this fall! π
Designed for rising 6thβ8th graders, this day-long SafeSitters course gives kids the skills and confidence they need to become safe, responsible babysitters.
Students will learn:
βοΈ Safety Skills
βοΈ Child Care Skills
βοΈ First Aid & Rescue
βοΈ Marketing & Business Skills
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Choose from two Fall 2026 dates:
Saturday, September 12
Sunday, October 11
β° 10:00 AMβ3:00 PM | BYO Lunch
π²150
π The Depot
π Taught by certified CPR instructors in partnership with Darien EMS Post 53
π REGISTER NOW at dariendepot.com!
A great way for middle schoolers to learn real-life skills, build confidence, and get ready to start babysitting! πΆπ
#TheDepotDarien #SafeSitter #BabysittingCourse #MiddleSchool DarienCT
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π¦ SAVE THE DATE + REGISTER NOW! π¦π
The Depotβs Back-to-School Ice Cream Parties are back! π Weβre kicking off the 2026β27 school year with the sweetest celebration around.
π¦ Ice Cream
π§ DJ + Music
π― Games
π Prizes
π Candy
β¨ And MORE!
Grab your friends and come celebrate the start of a new school year!
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Wednesday, Sept. 2
6th Grade | 3:00β4:00 PM
4th Grade | 4:30β5:30 PM
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Thursday, Sept. 3
7th Grade | 3:00β4:00 PM
5th Grade | 4:30β5:30 PM
ποΈ $25 | Rain or Shine
π Scholarships available
π REGISTER NOW at dariendepot.com!
New school year. Old friends. ALL the fun. π¦π
#TheDepotDarien #BackToSchool #IceCreamParty #DarienCT
π¨ 2026/2027 DEPOT PROGRAMS & CLUBS ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! π¨
Weβre BACK with all your Depot favorites PLUS some exciting NEW programs for Middle & High School!
β¨ NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS:
π Math Tutoring - best deal in town! Leave the homework stress behind with our tutoring program
π©βπ³ Cooking Classes - learn new skills + make something delicious
π Mahjong for Middle Schoolers - yes, Mahj is coming to The Depot! Come learn what the hype is all about
πͺ MTG: Magic the Gathering - now for Middle AND High School
And thatβs just the beginningβ¦
From after-school hangouts and volunteering to leadership, community service, clubs and more, thereβs something for everyone at The Depot.
π SWIPE to see our full Middle School + High School offerings!
π² Registration is NOW OPEN!
Donβt wait, some of our most popular programs fill up FAST.
π dariendepot.com
π CONNECT ⒠𧑠GROW β’ π GIVE BACK
#TheDepotDarien #DarienCT #MiddleSchool #HighSchool ConnectGrowGiveBack
WEβVE BEEN A LITTLE QUIETβ¦ BUT FOR A VERY GOOD REASON. ππ»
Weβve been working behind the scenes on something BIG, and itβs finally LIVE!
β¨ The Depot has a brand-new website! β¨
Fresh look. Easier navigation. Everything Depot, all in one place.
Whether youβre looking for upcoming events, student programs, clubs, registration, volunteer opportunities, ways to get involved (or just want to see what weβve been up to!) β itβs all there.
And this is just the beginning. We have SO much happening at The Depot this year, and we canβt wait to share it with you. π
Go take a look, click around & tell us what you think! π
π DARIENDEPOT.COM
CONNECT π β’ GROW 𧑠⒠GIVE BACK π
#TheDepotDarien #DarienDepot #ConnectGrowGiveBack #DarienCT
As another school year comes to a close, weβre reflecting on what an incredible year it has been at The Depot!
From meaningful programs and volunteer opportunities to special events, celebrations, and countless moments of connection, none of it would be possible without the support of our amazing community. Thank you to our students, families, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and partners who help make The Depot such a special place.
To all of our graduates moving up to their next chapter - congratulations! We are so proud of you and canβt wait to see all that you accomplish.
Wishing all of our Depot families a fun, safe, and relaxing summer. Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
βοΈπ #TheDepotDarien #CongratulationsGrads #HappySummer #DepotFamilies #CommunityStrong
ππ Congratulations to the members of The Depotβs Middle School Murder Mystery Club on a fantastic Murder Mystery Dinner Party filled with twists, turns, and plenty of surprises!
Over the course of the year, these talented students met weekly to create their characters, develop the storyline, build sets and props, and master their lines. Their hard work, creativity, and teamwork were on full display last night.
A huge thank you to the friends and family who joined us, our wonderful returning 9th-grade helpers, and especially club leader Terry Williams, whose gentle, encouraging guidance helped bring this production to life and kept everyone on track along the way.
We are so proud of all that these students accomplished! ππ¬π¦ #TheDepotDarien #YouthLeadership #MurderMysteryClub #CreativeKids #Teamwork
We are so incredibly proud of our Depot Leaders who were recognized as YWCA Young Women of Distinction honorees.
π Congratulations to Gigi Brown, Ella Bryer, Katie Cutler, Abby Goertel, Sydney Johnson, Emily Miller, Samantha Morris, Alexis Procopion, Finley Smith, Rowan Troy, Winnie Wartels, and Tate Wein on this well-deserved recognition!
The Women of Distinction Luncheon honors individuals who lead with purpose, passion, and conviction, and these young women exemplify those qualities through their leadership, service, and commitment to making a difference in our community.
Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and leadership with The Depot and the greater Darien community. Your impact extends far beyond our walls, and we look forward to all youβll accomplish in the years ahead. πβ¨
#WomenOfDistinction #TheDepotDarien #YouthLeadership #FutureLeaders #CommunityImpact
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π₯π©· FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS π©·π₯
The undefeated DHS Blue Wave Girls Lacrosse Team is headed to the State Quarterfinals, and we need the Blue Wave community to show up loud and proud!
Join us Friday night at DHS Stadium as the girls continue their incredible season and battle for a spot in the next round. Thanks to The Depot, Thriving Youth Darien, and the Blue Wave Booster Club, DHS students can enjoy a FREE Make-Your-Own Sundae Bar while cheering on the Wave!
π¦ Free Sundae Bar for DHS High School Students
π Next to the Student Section Bleachers
β° Game Time: 4:00 PM
π State Quarterfinal Matchup
β οΈ Sundaes available while supplies last
Bring your friends, wear your Blue Wave gear, and help create an electric atmosphere for these amazing athletes.
#BlueWavePride #DHSGirlsLacrosse #StateQuarterfinals #FridayNightLights ππ§‘π
π Calling all 6th & 7th Graders! π
Join us at The Depot for our End-of-Year Hacky Sack Social! π₯³
Get ready for:
β¨ Hacky sack play
π¦ Ice cream
πΆ DJ & games
π Needoh/Squeezy prizes
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7th Grade: Tuesday, June 2 | 3:00β4:00 PM
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6th Grade: Thursday, June 11 | 3:00β4:00 PM
Bring your own hacky sack or one will be provided!
$25 | Rain or Shine
Scholarships available.
No refunds.
Register now at dariendepot.com
π¦ 4th & 5th Grade π¦
Our EOY Party is almost here! Friends, ice cream, DJ, basketball, ping pong, pool table & more.
Register today!
π¨8TH Grade π Lawn Signs: Deadline is THIS WEDNESDAY!
Please share with your 8th grade friends, classmates, teams & groups!!
@middlesexparentassociation
βΌοΈ 5th Grade Parents!
Please help spread the word to all your friends, classmates, teams & groups!
The deadline to order 5th Grade π Lawn Signs is THIS WEDNESDAY!!
Order: dariendepot.com
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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