Character & Community
Behavioral Health & Wellness
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Character & Community's Social Lab
Programs, Groups & Enrichment Experiences
Character & Community’s Social Lab offers engaging, skill-building experiences designed to support social-emotional development, communication, confidence, independence, and practical life skills. Through small groups, enrichment programs, interactive labs, and specialized learning experiences, participants have opportunities to build meaningful connections, explore interests, and practice skills they can use in everyday life.
Upcoming Events at the Social Lab
Come explore Character & Community through an event.
No membership or ongoing commitment is required.
Ongoing Programs & Groups
Looking for regular opportunities to connect, practice skills, and grow?
Explore our weekly programs below.
Social Skills Squad Enrollment Now Open
We are currently accepting applications for upcoming Social Skills Squad sessions at our Social Lab in Hawthorne, NJ. Through structured small-group experiences, participants practice communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, confidence, and meaningful peer connections in a supportive environment.
Infant & Toddler Social Learning
Our Infant & Toddler Social Learning program provides small-group, play-based experiences that support early communication, social engagement, emotional regulation, independence, and foundational learning skills. Children learn and practice through guided play, routines, peer interaction, and developmentally appropriate activities in a supportive, structured environment.
