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A Kid Again Adventures offers cost-free, carefree family outings that include trips to amusement parks, sporting events, and zoos. The program also hosts outings at theme parks, entertainment centers, and museums. In-person cost-free, care-free Adventures and Virtual Adventures are both offered.
• Price: Adventures are cost-free.
A Kid Again Adventures states that everything is provided at Adventures, including admission, food, and parking. The mission of A Kid Again is to give joy back through cost-free Adventures where families laugh, connect, and feel “normal” again. The program reports that 88% of families noticed improvement in the quality of life of their child after participating, 79% of families reported feeling less depression, and 85% of kids said they feel a greater sense of acceptance from others and are less fearful of being in the public eye.
Families, entertainment businesses, donors, and volunteers are part of a community that enables accessible family outings year-round. Leadership and supporters highlighted by the program include Co-Founder Kathy Derr, donors Tom and Ann DiMarco, and volunteer Kim Chappell. One family shared, “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.” Tom and Ann DiMarco described A Kid Again as “hope, happiness, and healing” and “so rewarding to be involved.” Volunteer Kim Chappell said that after volunteering at a first A Kid Again Adventure almost 20 years ago, the big smiles on kids’ faces and the joy of parents grateful for a fun day with their families felt like a true gift. Co-Founder Kathy Derr shared that every family deserves and needs support, based on her firsthand experience.
Last updated May 14, 2026.
• Price: Adventures are cost-free.
A Kid Again Adventures states that everything is provided at Adventures, including admission, food, and parking. The mission of A Kid Again is to give joy back through cost-free Adventures where families laugh, connect, and feel “normal” again. The program reports that 88% of families noticed improvement in the quality of life of their child after participating, 79% of families reported feeling less depression, and 85% of kids said they feel a greater sense of acceptance from others and are less fearful of being in the public eye.
Families, entertainment businesses, donors, and volunteers are part of a community that enables accessible family outings year-round. Leadership and supporters highlighted by the program include Co-Founder Kathy Derr, donors Tom and Ann DiMarco, and volunteer Kim Chappell. One family shared, “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.” Tom and Ann DiMarco described A Kid Again as “hope, happiness, and healing” and “so rewarding to be involved.” Volunteer Kim Chappell said that after volunteering at a first A Kid Again Adventure almost 20 years ago, the big smiles on kids’ faces and the joy of parents grateful for a fun day with their families felt like a true gift. Co-Founder Kathy Derr shared that every family deserves and needs support, based on her firsthand experience.
Last updated May 14, 2026.
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