Arrangements for Children
[Ages 3-14]
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| Reunions are a time for families and we would like to encourage you to bring yours. |
| We've made arrangements to help accommodate families and allow you to enjoy time with your classmates as well.
Here's everything you need to know when bringing children to your reunion. If you have questions that are not answered here,
please contact Donna Burbank (dburbank@deerfield.edu or 413-774-1461). |
The Childcare Program
Meals
Sleeping Arrangements
Other Activities
Registration |
| Childcare Program |
| Our reunion childcare program is very popular! The children love it and our coordinator, Cynde Bush, puts together a terrific
age-appropriate weekend for children, including games, crafts, movies and other fun activities. The program accommodates children
ages 3 (who are toilet-trained) to 14 with child-friendly meals and snacks, and careful supervision. The childcare program is
located in the tent between Field and McAlister Dorms.
In case of inclement weather, the common rooms of those dorms and the gymnasium are available. Children are in small groups and
cared for by Deerfield students and other local teens. Details on the childcare activities will be sent to parents a month
before reunions and will be available at the registration desk upon arrival. Please advise us of any allergies, medical concerns
or other issues at the time of registration.
We do not provide childcare for children under the age of 3. Younger infants and children will need to remain with parents or their
own caregivers. Older teens (15+) are welcome to participate in most programs, activities and meals as registered guests
of their parent(s) at the adult rate, but please know that few older teenagers come to reunions. |
| Friday Evening: |
4:00 PM - |
Midnight |
| Saturday Morning: |
8:45 AM - |
Noon |
| Saturday Afternoon: |
1:00 PM - |
4:00 PM |
| Saturday Evening: |
6:00 PM - |
Midnight |
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| Meals |
| The childcare program provides child-appropriate suppers on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Children will accompany
their parents to breakfast Saturday morning and to the Saturday picnic luncheon and Sunday Brunch. Snacks are provided
throughout the day. Please advise us of any food allergies on the registration form. |
| Sleeping Arrangements |
| Due to limited dormitory accommodations, children age 14 and under will share a room with a parent or sibling(s). Because
dorm rooms are singles with only one bed per room, it is essential that you provide appropriate bedding or sleeping bags for
your children. Deerfield does not provide bedding or pillows for children. Older teens registering as adult guests of
their parent(s) will have separate rooms. On campus accommodations are provided for Friday and Saturday nights only. |
| Other Activities |
| The pool will be open if lifeguards are available. |
| Registration |
| There is no charge for children under 3. Older teens are welcome to register at the adult rate as guests of their parent(s)
for the weekend. Children should be registered on the same form as their parent(s). |
