2018 Meeting Schedule
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TOPS The Teen Options Program (TOPS) is sponsored by the Darien Youth Commission. It is endorsed by MMS and made possible through the generous involvement of the TOPS Board and many other volunteers. TOPS is committed to offer affordable, safe, fun, drug and alcohol-free activities for Darien students in 6th, 7th or 8th Grades (both public and private school students). There is a charge for each TOPS event. Participants must be registered and can either pay at each event, or for your convenience, a pre-paid discounted option is available covering entrance to all TOPS events. Events are grade-level specific with the exception of four events together which are for both 7th & 8th Grade TOPS members.
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THE 2017-18 TOPS GROUP THANKS YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE TOPS PROGRAM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOUR CHILDREN (AND YOU AS VOLUNTEERS) TO THE 2018-19 TOPS PROGRAM.
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SPECIAL FAMILY, YOUTH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
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- ANNUAL FAMILY CONCERT SERIES Every Wednesday in June @ 6:30 p.m. @ Weed Beach, this is a terrific way to enjoy family-friendly entertainment at one of Darien's greatest resources. (The cost per concert is $4 per person or $10 per car...beach stickers are not required to attend these events.) Click here for full line-up. (Please note...the concert on June 6 includes special guests by the Darien Community Band!)
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- COMMUNITY MOVIE @ WEED BEACH-- JUNE & SEPTEMBER June & September screenings. Co-sponsored by the Darien Parks & Recreation and the Darien Youth Commission. Start-time at dusk (varies according to sunset times/time of year). Free admission -- JUNE 29, 2018 SCREENING IS THE GREATEST SHOWMAN!
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- TILLEY POND MODEL BOAT REGATTA -- 2018 REGATTA WAS SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018 Beautiful skies and lovely winds prevailed for this much anticipated family event -- a favorite for folks ALL ages! Thanks to our participants (The Depot, "Georgie the Clown," Uncle's Deli, The Darien Sail & Power Squadron & acoustic performer Kat Bauman) and sponsors (the Kiwanis Club of Darien & the Darien Parks & Recreation Department) for their support and involvement. Special caps off to Judges Millie Micelli, and Barbara & Marc Thorne! Over 100 vessels unfurled their sails for this super fun activity.
- DARIEN DASH -- COMMUNITY-WIDE SCAVENGER HUNT! 2018 DASH SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 10, 2018 HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR TOWN?!? Apparently, the following team knows it best as the were this year's winning team: JIM O'BRIEN, KIERA O'BRIEN, WHITNEY SCALLON, SOPHIA CONDON & LINDSEY TURNER! 2nd place was The Barkley Family; 3rd place was The Hyatt Family!
- ANNUAL FAMILY DAY DINNER @ THE DARIEN YMCA Sponsored by the Darien YMCA, the TYTF, the Community Fund of Darien & the Darien Youth Commission, this free, fun-filled family event promotes the concept that families who regularly dine together minimize future risk factors. Modeled after CASA's Family Day, this is a great opportunity for families to engage with one another in conversation, fun and relaxation. The evening typically includes dinner, arts & crafts, gym games, swimming and more and takes place on a set Friday in September. (2017's Family Day Dinner was Friday, September 22.)
- 20TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING CONTEST -- 2017 Halloween Window Painting Contest was held on Saturday, October 21. Over 30 teams of middle and high school aged students enjoyed summer-like weather as they festooned the store-fronts throughout town. Click here for list of winning and honorable mention teams.
- COMMUNITY-WIDE MOVIE TO BENEFIT DARIEN HUMAN SERVICES HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE -- Annual event benefiting the Human Services Holiday Gift program. Free tickets to feature movie @ the Darien Playhouse. In lieu of payments, movie-goers are asked to bring new, unwrapped gift, toy or gift card. This event typically takes place late November/early December and is a terrific opportunity for the community to support the needs of locals right here in Darien.
- COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL: A DAY TO CREATE -- An afternoon of hands-on arts for the kids made possible by the generosity of local not-for-profit agencies. Afternoon includes dance, crafts, clown, face-painting, entertainment and more. Typically scheduled for early March.
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Darien's Thriving Youth Task Force -- Involving all sectors of the community, Thriving Youth is Darien’s coalition of concerned youth, community and civic organizations, businesses and individuals working together to provide meaningful relationships, experiences, skills and opportunities to benefit all our children. (For additional information, visit the Community Fund of Darien's Thriving Youth Task Force website.)
- TRADITIONAL DAY-CAMP PROGRAM: The DYC sponsors the Town Camp program, offering two, three-week day camps servicing children who have completed grades K-5. Three sites based on grade level: kids who have successfully completed kindergarten (entering grade 1); kids who have successfully completed grades 1 & 2 (entering grades 2 & 3); kids who have successfully completed grades 3, 4 & 5 (entering grades 4, 5 & 6). Camps run daily from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (with an Early Drop-Off option from 8:00 a.m.). Program includes a variety of sports, arts & crafts, field trips and entertainers. Please note, children must be appropriate grade in our system to register online. Resident registration begins February 5, 2018; non-resident registration begins April 30, 2018.
- SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION LINKS BELOW:
- Summer Camp online registration link
- Click here for FAQ regarding the 2018 Summer Camp Program
- Click here for detailed program information & registration instructions
- Click here for downloadable Summer Camp 2018 Registration Forms
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- SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: THE YOUTH COMMISSION IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING SUMMER CAMP 2018 COUNSELOR APPLICATIONS.
- COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) THE YOUTH COMMISSION IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING SUMMER CAMP 2018 COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) APPLICATIONS.
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