The children and youth of our community are our future. The decline of Apalachicola Bay and its oyster industry has weighed heavily on Eastpoint, contributing to cycles of poverty, unemployment, and addiction. Many families have struggled, and too many children have gone without the support they need to build a strong future.
Our mission is to offer a fun, caring place where young people can enjoy healthy recreation, fellowship, and learning in a structured, safe, Christian environment.
Parents and families in Eastpoint have an ally in the form of our Eastpoint UMC Youth Center!
Check out the activities offered at the Youth Center….
The Nest
The Eastpoint UMC Youth Center hosts a 21st Century Community Learning Center known as The Nest, offering free after‑school and summer learning programs for Franklin County students. The Nest operates in two locations—Eastpoint and Carrabelle. Learn more at TheNestProgram.org. The Nest program welcomes students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
‘Engulf’ Youth Nights
Every Friday at 6:30 pm, the Youth Center comes alive with Engulf Youth Nights—games, food, devotion, laughter, and a community that feels like family. Students in grades 6–12 are welcome. Bring friends or come on your own; either way, you belong here. (Engulf Night may not meet on a Friday that is a school holiday.)
Children’s Cooking Classes (‘Cool Kids Cook’)
Every third Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the kitchen comes alive! Volunteer women from St. George Island United Methodist Church teach exciting, hands‑on cooking lessons packed with fun recipes kids love.
Any child in kindergarten through fifth grade can jump in—no sign‑up needed. We cook, we laugh, and then we enjoy the meal we’ve created together. Kids also take home recipe cards so they can make the dishes again.
Best of all, the class and lunch are totally free.
