A Kid Again // DreamNight

Childhood should be more than treatments

Hospital stays and medical routines can take away more than time; they can steal the simple joys of childhood. A Kid Again gives that joy back through cost-free Adventures where families laugh, connect, and feel “normal” again.

“It’s the one day we don’t feel like the ‘sick family.’
We just get to be together, smile, and make memories like everyone else.”

Adventures are cost-free, carefree family outings such as trips to amusement parks, sporting events, zoos, and more. They’re designed to give families time to laugh, bond, and breathe outside the hospital walls.

Be a part of the Adventure

Join us as a supporter, a new family, or at an Adventure.

Families in costume enjoying an A Kid Again adventure walk event.

How your support brightens days for thousands of families

Two kids laughing while playing a water race game at an A Kid Again adventure event.

Improved quality of life 

88% of families reported noticeable improvement in the quality of life of their child after participating in A Kid Again Adventures.  

A joyful family smiling together at an A Kid Again adventure event.

Emotionally supported

75% of families reported feeling less depression after participating in A Kid Again Adventures. 

Kid in a wheelchair going around the bases on a baseball diamond.

Feeling accepted

90% of kids said they feel a greater sense of acceptance from others and are less fearful of being in the public eye.  

Paisley has faced many scary health moments.

A Kid Again Adventures give Paisley the chance to look forward to something – something happy, joyful, and exciting – and that’s made all the difference for her and her family.

Watch her story.

Smiling family on a ride at a theme park.

Creating never-thought-possible moments

Be part of a community of entertainment businesses, donors, and volunteers that enable accessible, family outings year-round.

Turn tough days into carefree moments starting now

Girl smiling and cheering with her hands in the air.

Husband and wife donors smiling with arms around each other.

“You meet the families, you meet people associated with A Kid Again, and you’re just so grateful. As the A Kid Again motto says; it’s hope, happiness, and healing. It’s just so rewarding to be involved.”

Tom and Ann DiMarco
Donors

Two volunteers for A Kid Again smiling at an adventure.

“After volunteering at my first A Kid Again Adventure almost 20 years ago, I was hooked! The big smiles on the kid’s faces and the joy of parents grateful for a fun day with their families is a true gift.” 

Kim Chappell
Volunteer

Founder smiling with child.

“I know from firsthand experience just how important support is. I also know how lucky and blessed my family was because we would meet other families in the hospital that didn’t have that support. Every family deserves it and needs it.”

Kathy Derr
Co-Founder