The Triumph Center - Camp Triumph Summer Day Camp Summer Program

Camp Triumph

Camp Triumph is a therapeutic day camp for children and adolescents in Massachusetts. The camp program offers a supportive, encouraging environment designed to help campers increase their feelings of self-esteem and improve their social, physical, and psychological competence.

“I still remember camp like it was last week. It was one of the many experiences that helped me reach where I am today. I am now a 19-year-old entering my senior year. I couldn’t have done it without camp, so thank you. Thanks to the experiences I had in the program, I am fully integrated into the school and am excelling.”

-Camper

History & Philosophy

Camp Triumph opened in 1983 as a summer therapeutic program for children. Our program has been located on the North Shore of Boston since 1991. The program has been located in Danvers, North Reading, Bedford, Winchester. Since 2021, Camp Triumph has operated in North Reading.

Camp Triumph was founded on the principle that children grow and thrive with the opportunity to interact with one another in structured play and cooperative activities. The child’s experience is enhanced through relationships with professionally trained counselors who are committed to children and are knowledgeable in techniques for facilitating change. By building rapport based on support and acceptance, the counselor is able to encourage and coach each camper to enhance their social development. Children learn to solve problems and develop positive peer relations while having fun and being creative.

Campers

Camp Triumph is a specialized summer day program for children and adolescents ages 6-16. Some of the Camp Triumph campers have not had a positive camping experience in a regular day camp, but do not require a camp for children with severe psychological, behavioral, mental, or physical difficulties. Campers should be able to toilet and dress on their own and communicate using phrase-level speech. While our campers are very diverse, some of them have diagnoses such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, social pragmatic communication disorder, and anxiety disorders. The group sizes for camp are up to 11-12 children per group with 3 counselors. Campers are grouped based on age, target skills, and developmental level. The ratio in the groups is a 4:1 ratio with licensed psychologists supervising staff. Children who attend Camp Triumph may benefit in the following ways:

Acquire self-confidence
Increase physical skills and coordination
Develop better social skills
Learn to channel energy constructively

Learn age-appropriate behavior
Become more assertive
Reduce anxiety
Cope better with transitions

Acquire self-confidence
Increase physical skills and coordination
Develop better social skills
Learn to channel energy constructively
Learn age-appropriate behavior
Become more assertive
Reduce anxiety
Cope better with transitions

Camp Triumph is open to children regardless of sex, race, religion, ethnic background or disability. This camp must comply with regulations of the MDPH and be licensed by the Board of Health.

Camp Triumph Staff

Emily Barry, Ph.D, BCBA

Camp Triumph Director

Camp Triumph is directed by Dr. Emily Barry and supervised by Dr. Allison Jekogian, Dr. George Marinakis, Dr. Chris Anderson, Mr. Tim Niemiec, LMHC, BCBA, LABA, who are the Directors of the Triumph Center in Reading, Beverly and Lexington.

Staff members include professionals and students with training in clinical and counseling psychology, school psychology, social work, and regular/special education.

Locations

This facility includes air-conditioned indoor activity space, outdoor athletic fields, and a playground area. The camp will use a nearby swimming facility for recreational swim.

Camp Triumph is located at the E. Ethel Little School, 7 Barberry Rd, North Reading, MA 01864.

Transportation

It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to arrange transportation. Campers are dropped off starting at 8:50 a.m Monday through Friday. Campers are picked up Monday through Thursday at 3:00 p.m. and at 12:00 p.m. on Friday at their respective sites. Camp Triumph provides transportation to and from Camp sponsored activities.

Services & Activities

Special Services

Therapeutic group activities
Group discussion
Social skills training
Self-regulation strategies
Creative arts therapy
Behavioral interventions

Recreational Activities

Recreational activities
Swimming
Arts & Crafts
Team and recreational sports
Cooperative/non-competitive games
Theme Days
Bus transportation to off-site activities

How to Apply

If you are new to Camp Triumph:

1.

Welcome! Applications for new campers will be accepted starting on January 15, 2026.

Application Process:
Submit an online application form.

Applications are considered for placement on a rolling basis until space is filled.

2.

Interview

All new campers and any applicants who have not participated in a Triumph Center program within the last year are required to go through an intake interview. The primary purpose of the interview is to determine the camper’s individual needs, confirm program suitability, and assist in determining the most appropriate group placement. Interviews take place at our Reading office and there is a non-refundable interview fee of $150.00.

3.

Notification of Acceptance

Following careful review of your child’s application, we will send written notification of the acceptance decision by mail or email. If you prefer to receive notification by email, you must submit the Communication by Email form with your application.

Please note: Some campers require more individualized support than our typical staff ratio allows. If this is the case, our clinical team may recommend that your child’s acceptance include the addition of a one-to-one counselor. Camp Triumph will handle the hiring and coordination of this counselor. Please note that this service requires an additional fee of $600 per week on top of standard tuition.

4.

Enrolling in Camp

Following written notification of camp acceptance, a non-refundable deposit of 50% tuition must be submitted to Triumph Center within one week to hold a space for your child. A bill for the balance due will be sent to you. The total balance due must be paid in full by May 15, 2026. If payment is not received by the due date, the child will be placed on a waiting list and may not begin camp until the balance is paid.

Campers must also submit completed health, immunization, and camper information forms before the start of camp.

If you’re a returning camper:

1.

Welcome back!
Applications for campers who attended Camp Triumph in Summer 2025 will be available on December 15, 2025.

This year, you can access and submit your application easily through our online form on our website.

Please keep in mind that all applications are considered for placement on a rolling basis until space is filled. Returning campers who have not participated in a Triumph Center program within the last year will be required to go through an intake interview.

Fees

For all applications, $3, 025 for a 3-week session, $2,100 for the 2-week session, and $8,150 for the full 8-week season. For any child who has not participated in our group or summer programs within the last year, there is also a non-refundable $150.00 interview fee. The start date may be delayed because of make-up snow day schedules. A bill for the balance due (registration fee and balance of tuition) will be sent to you with payment in full required by May 15, 2026. In cases of financial hardship, at the administrators’ discretion, it may be possible to negotiate a payment plan. Contact our office with additional questions about fees and funding for camp.

For the sake of group continuity, a camper must be enrolled for a minimum of one of the periods below. We do not offer individual weeks.

Period I

$3,025

3 Week Session

June 29 – July 17, 2026
(Closed July 3rd)

Monday-Thursday:
9AM to 3PM

Friday: 9AM to Noon

Period II

$3,025

3 Week Session

July 20 – August 7, 2026

Monday-Thursday:
9AM to 3PM

Friday: 9AM to Noon

Period III

$2,100

2 Week Session

August 10 – August 21, 2026

Monday-Thursday:
9AM to 3PM

Friday: 9AM to Noon

Full Season

$8,150

8 Week Session

June 29 – August 21, 2026

Monday-Thursday: 9AM to 3PM

Friday: 9AM to Noon

Applications for Summer 2026 Coming Soon!

Registration for returning campers opens December 15!
Applications for new campers will. be available on January 15, 2026. Please email us at camptriumphma@gmail.com to request the application be sent directly to you on January 15th.