Errands and Entertainment

Whether it's grabbing a snack, or shipping a package, or doing laundry, or sending a fax, we've tried to make "the little things" easy to accomplish for our students.  Below is a brief overview of some of the student services on and near campus.  Be sure to see our list of local attractions and services as well as our guide to local dining.

Food and Sundries

While most student needs are fulfilled by Deerfield's on-campus stores, off campus sources can provide some variety as well. Nearby establishments include Savages Market, Richardson's Candy, and the Williams Sugar House.

Savage’s Market provides ice cream, snacks, groceries, and a deli. Richardsons sells ice cream, candies, and small gifts. During maple sugaring season, the Williams Sugar House offers pancakes and breakfast featuring maple products harvested from campus. All three locations are within walking distance of school, approximately 1/2 mile south of campus on Routes 5 & 10.

If students wish to order out, the following restaurants deliver food to the campus in front of the Main School Building. Please note that deliveries may not be made during study hours:

• Dominoes: 774-7291
• China Gourmet: 774-2299
• Goodies: 772-2586
• The Wok: 774-3606

Birthday Cake

Although you may be far away from home, your birthday is still special. The Dining Hall sends out a birthday cake order form for cakes that can be picked up on your birthday. Cakes may also be ordered online or by phone.

Postal Mail, Shipping, and Faxing

Each student is assigned an individual mailbox in the lower level of the Arms Building. Mail to students should be addressed as follows and please note that ONLY 1st class mail will be forwarded over some long vacation periods but especially during the summer:

Student Name
Deerfield Academy
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342

Shipping and Receiving, located downstairs in the Physical Plant building, manages packages for the entire Deerfield community. Packages may be picked up during the class day Monday through Friday and on Saturday until noon. Students receiving packages are notified in the student mailroom. Please note our shipping address.

With the operator’s assistance, students may use the fax at the switchboard. The number is 413-772-1100. If you receive a fax at that number, it must have a cover page. Incoming faxes are placed in student mailboxes

Laundry and Dry Cleaning

E&R Laundry service is availble for on campus dry cleaning, or students may use cleaners in Greenfield. Coin-operated washers and dryers are available in most dormitories.

Laundry bags are picked up in the dorms on Monday morning and returned to the basement of the Health Center on Thursday morning. Students are responsible for their own pillow and bedding. If needed, towels, two sheets, a pillowcase and a laundry bag may be picked up at the Laundry Room. At the end of the school year, all issued items must be returned to avoid replacement charges.

Checking Account

Deerfield's Finance Office can provide assistance for students who are interested in opening up a checking account. To establish an account (at Greenfield Co-Operative Bank) students need to be a picture ID and one other form of identification.

Storage

Most dorm basements have areas to store boxes and suitcases during the school year. Summer storage is available but very limited and must be approved by the Dean of Students. Hours when students may bring items to storage before summer vacation will be announced towards the end of the year. Many students also use local storage facilities.

• Sitterly Movers of South Deerfield: 800-533-1171
• Boomerang Storage 413-586-2666

Technology Help Desk

The Help Desk assists students with computer hardware and software needs. See Technology Center for Help Desk hours. Call x1444 or email helpdesk@deerfield.edu.

Movies and Theatres

The local communities of Greenfield, Northampton, Hadley, and Amherst offer numerous entertainment options, including cinema:

• Garden Cinema (Greenfield) 1-413-774-4881
• Academy of Music (Northampton) 1-413-584-8435
• Pleasant Street Theater (Northampton)
• 1-413-584-5848 Cinemark Theaters (Hadley) 1-413-587-4233

In addition, the library has a large collection of videos/dvds that may be checked out. Lastly, there are video stores in Greenfield and South Deerfield, students may download entertainment from online sources such as iTunes, and the student activities committee often shows movies on weekends.

Music Lessons

Students who desire music lessons should make arrangements through the Chair of the Music Department.