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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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🪩⛸️ MIDDLE SCHOOL — we’re turning down the lights and turning up the music!
Grab your friends and join us for a night of skating, music, pizza and fun at the Darien Ice House!
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 8:00–9:30 PM
📍 Darien Ice House
💲 $40 — includes skate rental, pizza & drinks
🎟️ Space is limited to 125 kids
💙 Scholarships are available
➡️ Register at DarienDepot.com
Don’t wait — grab your spot and we’ll see you on the ice! ❄️⛸️🎶
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🎡🎟️ MIDDLE SCHOOL CARNIVAL NIGHT!
Grab your friends and get ready for a night of rides and fun at Tokeneke School!
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Tokeneke School
🎟️ $40 per person — rides included!
⚠️ Advance registration is required — NO walk-ins.
Don’t wait to grab your spot!
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➡️ Register at DarienDepot.com
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Parents ⚠️ Don’t miss this one. 👀
As we navigate this rapidly changing world of AI with our kids, Screenagers: Generation AI is incredibly eye-opening and, at times, pretty shocking.
The film explores how AI is already shaping the way young people learn, connect, create and navigate their everyday lives — often in ways parents may not even realize.
This is an important conversation for families raising kids in a world that’s changing incredibly fast.
📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Darien Library
👨👩👧 Recommended for grades 6–12 and parents/caregivers
Registration is required at DarienLibrary.org.
Bring your kids, watch together, and come ready for a really important conversation. 💙
#TheDepotDarien #Screenagers #GenerationAI
OCTOBER 11 — Middle School Babysitting Course
👶 Ready to become a confident babysitter?
The Depot’s Babysitting Course for Middle Schoolers is a full-day SafeSitters course taught by certified CPR instructors and designed to give students the skills they need to safely and confidently care for children.
Students will learn:
✓ Safety Skills
✓ Child Care Skills
✓ First Aid & Rescue
✓ Marketing & Business Skills
📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM — BYO lunch
💲 $150
Presented in partnership with Post 53 Darien Emergency Medical Services.
➡️ Register at DarienDepot.com
OCTOBER 9 & 25th - Safe@Home
🏠 Is your child ready to stay home alone?
The Depot is excited to offer Safe@Home by SafeSitter, a 90-minute program designed for students in grades 4–6 to help them feel prepared, confident and safe when home alone.
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
💲 $45
Registration includes a Safe@Home student manual and Important Information memo board.
➡️ Register at DarienDepot.com
Can’t make this one? We’re offering a second session on Sunday, October 25 from 4:00–5:30 PM!
🎓 Calling all high school juniors & parents!
Junior year is a big one — and having a plan can make all the difference.
Join Carnegie Prep for a FREE live webinar covering everything from SAT/ACT planning and the PSAT to academics, extracurriculars and building a balanced college list.
📅 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Live Webinar
Can’t make it live? Register anyway to receive the recording and slides afterward!
A great resource for families navigating the college admissions process. 💙
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✨ Big ideas start with “I can.”
Help your 4th & 5th grade girl practice speaking up, trusting herself, and dreaming bigger with Girls& at The Depot.
The three-part series begins September 30, with additional workshops October 14 and 25.
$150 includes the complete series and materials.
🔗 Dariendepot.com
✨ Meet the student leaders behind The Depot’s Student Governing Board!
SGB gives high school students a real voice in shaping Depot events, traditions, and programs while building leadership skills, completing community service, and making new friendships along the way.
From the Overstuffed Turkey Trot and Wrap Up Holiday fundraiser to Friday Night Lights and our SGB Pickleball Tournament, SGB members don’t just attend the events ➡️ They help make them happen! 💙
Ready to turn your ideas into action and make an impact in our community? Join us!
📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 8:00–9:00 PM
📍 The Depot
Share with a friend and come see what SGB is all about!
✨ SADD at The Depot is back for the 2026–2027 year, and it’s going to be a great one!
Abby and Ella kicked things off last night with 14 members in the room, new officers, and a full calendar of plans for the year. Great energy, lots of ideas, and, of course, yummy pizza! 🍕💙
📅 Next up: Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM
🌊 💪 SADD is joining Wave Strong for A Conversation with Kevin Hines at the DCA NEXT WEDNESDAY 9/23 @ 7pm. Kevin is a suicide attempt survivor, author, and mental health advocate whose powerful “Be Here Tomorrow” message is one every high school student should hear.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and SADD members will be there to support this important event.
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Shots from a busy week at The Depot and it’s only Tuesday!
SLOD ➡️safe@home➡️ and puppies!
💫 HS Clubs and middle school programs are still accepting new members!
Sign up today!
📚 Middlesex Back to School Night!
We loved seeing families at 6th Grade Back to School Night tonight, and we’re looking forward to meeting even more parents tomorrow and Wednesday!
Be sure to stop by The Depot table during the 7th and 8th Grade Back to School Nights to say hello and learn more about the programs, resources, and opportunities we offer for Darien middle school students throughout the year. 💙
We’re here to support your kids,
not just after school, but as they navigate the middle school years and all that comes with them.
📅 7th Grade: Tomorrow
📅 8th Grade: Wednesday
Come say hi—we’d love to meet you!
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@wavestrongclub
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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