Be Exceptional is an East Bay based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide recreational classes and social events for people facing developmental, physical, and emotional challenges.
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Vote for Us!
We have been nominated for Brentwood Nonprofit of the Year and made the top 3! One of our instructors Miss Libby (Liberty) has also been nominated for Young Professional of the Year. The 2025 Celebrating Gala is on March 6, 206. Please vote and share before February 22. Click below to open the awards ballot.
Celebrating Brentwood Annual Gala – Awards Ballot
We are so excited to partner with @vilmascutzforkids to provide free sensory-friendly haircuts on Sunday February 22nd! There are limited spots available, you must be registered online to secure your spot. 
Click the link to register: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScvqiNeb7Ynzi…/viewform
We attended the Special Olympics Northern California volunteer leadership conference in Sacramento on January 31, 2026. It was an awesome experience!
Be Exceptional Adult Day Program
Did you know we offer classes for adult day programs? Adults can come to us for an hour of fitness, dance, or drama classes for a low flat rate. Email us at beexceptionalprograms@gmail.com for more info.
Be Exceptional Biddy Sports
Biddy Sports is a youth sports program for 4-8 year olds that began in 1993 serving East Contra Costa County. Its mission is to introduce preschool children to sports in a non-competitive, supportive environment where they and their families enjoy healthy play, sportsmanship and fun. Be Exceptional is now handling Biddy Sports’ activities, which include T-Ball, Soccer, Basketball, etc. Please reach out to Be Exceptional at: bebiddysports@gmail.com for any questions regarding Biddy Sports. Be Exceptional will continue Biddy’s legacy as it is. We are going to adopt the great work that has been established by Julie! Click here to read more about Biddy Sports.
Be Exceptional Classes
Be Exceptional’s winter break will be over January 5, 2026! Click here to see our schedule of classes.
We currently hold classes in the following locations:
- Be Exceptional site at 1265 Dainty Rd., Brentwood
- Antioch Community Center at 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
- Oakley Recreation Center at 1250 O’Hara Ave, Oakley
- Brentwood Community Center at 35 Oak St., Brentwood
- Bentwood Senior Center at 193 Griffith Lane, Brentwood
Be Exceptional Programs is now a Regional Center service provider for Social Recreation classes! Please contact your Regional Center worker to enroll your student with the following information: Vendor ID: HB1358, Service Code for Adults: 055, Service Code for Youth: 028.
Opportunities to Support Us
Visit our Support page to see our donation options.
Upcoming and Past Events
Check this page often to see what activities are coming up! And click here to see pictures from past events. Be sure to check out our pictures and info from our recent Cheerleading Competition in Antioch.
Contact us for any questions or more information about our events.
