The Academy is THE place all young Star Wars costumers will feel they have a home of their own!
For many years, since the release of A New Hope, costumers the world over have embraced the many and varied characters from the Star Wars saga. For the most part this has been a passtime for the adult generation, a way for them to express their love of the movies and their passion for costuming.
The Galactic Academy changes all that, allowing the next generation of Star Wars fans to show the same passion and enthusiasm. It is the first online costuming club to celebrate young Star Wars fans, run exclusively for them...finally, the Star Wars costumers of tomorrow have their own home!
We will be featuring tutorials and articles from experts in costuming, as well as greetings from Star Wars celebrities across the world.
themselves! We will also include games, activities and fun links as the site builds into a one-stop resource for all our cadets!
What is the Galactic Academy?
The Galactic Academy is a Star Wars costuming club exclusively for kids and teens. Anyone under the age of 18 who likes to dress as a Star Wars character is welcome to join. The Academy serves as a gallery online of pictures for kids and teens. It also serves as a club where members can feel proud to be part of a community of fans.
Academy Motto: Judge us by our size do not
Academy Emblem: Panther in TK Armour & Tiger in Obi-Wan Kenobi Armour
The Academy is divided into Imperial and Republic forces, each comprising 3 Companies based on the age of the Cadet.
Imperial Cadet Academy
Ages 0-7 - Shell-Shockers Company Emblem: Turtle in TK Armour
Ages 8-12 - FireBrands Company Emblem: Krayt Dragon in TK Armour
Ages 13-17 - Howlers Company Emblem: Wolf in TK Armour
Republic Cadet Academy
Ages 0-7 - Rowdies Company Emblem: Turtle in X-Wing Pilot Uniform
Ages 8-12 - Protectors Company Emblem: Krayt Dragon in Smuggler Uniform
Ages 13-17 - Paladins Company Emblem: Wolf in Jedi Robes
Who Can Join and What Does It Cost?
The Academy encourages costumers from both the Empire and the Republic, so no matter what your age or affiliation you will find a home with us. If you have a Star Wars costume, Imperial or Republic, and you are under 18 years of age, the Galactic Academy is the place for you. Simply follow the instructions below on how to join.
The Galactic Academy charges nothing for admission. All we require is a picture to post on the site, permission from the parents (in the form of an email stating name, relation, and permission) to post the picture, and information for the cadet's profile (see applications information below).
How do I join?
Enrolling into the Academy is simple, all it requires is a picture of the cadet in a Star Wars costume, permission to display the picture on the cadet member page and completion of a Cadet Application questionnaire (see below) to let each cadet express themselves and make each profile unique. Each cadet should supply a "helmet on" picture of their choosing which will be displayed on their own cadet profile. We'd also like them to have a "helmet off" picture so that they can show their friends they belong to this great club, but this is entirely optional and not a requirement for membership. Each cadet can also submit further pictures if they'd like them displayed on their cadet profile. If a cadet has more than one costume, simply send in pictures of each costume and they will all be displayed.
Once a cadet is accepted into the Academy they will be assigned a unique four digit cadet number which will theirs permanently.
Cadet Application:
* Full Name
* Date of Birth
* Parent/Guardian Name
* US State or Country
* Favorite weapon from the Star Wars universe
* Home Planet from the Star Wars universe
* Favorite Star Wars Character
* Favorite Star Wars Space Ship
* Favorite Star Wars Alien
* Favorite Star Wars Droid
* Cadet Special Ability
Send your pictures and completed application questionnaire to newrecruits @ galactic-academy.com and we'll do the rest!
If possible please use the cadet's first name in the picture filename, this will aid us when processing the application...and don't forget to include your permission to use the pictures on the Academy website.
Is this safe for kids?
The Galactic Academy is perfectly safe for kids and teens. No vital information about any member is kept by the staff nor shared with the public or on the website. Pictures of kids can be supplied with masks or helmets on to conceal the face if that is the wish of the parent or guardian. Pseudonyms are accepted for the members' names if that is the wish. No proof of birth date is required for assigning to age groups - parents are free to provide a 'graduation date' for us to use in promoting cadets up the ranks. Any events organized for members of the Galactic Academy are unofficial and all members are the responsibility of their parents or guardians. If any parent or guardian wishes to have a picture removed, they need simply to email us and the information will be taken down immediately.
Is the Academy affiliated with the 501st Legion or the Rebel Legion or any other Star Wars fan clubs?
No. The Galactic Academy is an independent club. We encourage co-operation with other Star Wars clubs and aspire to work with them. But we place no obligations or affiliations on those clubs.
The Galactic Academy Cadet program has three age groups organized by Imperial or Republic affiliation. All logos are available as insignia patches for cadets to wear to proudly show their unit membership.
Patch prices
- Patches are available to cadets for $3 apiece. Shipping is $0.50 for every two patches ordered. A full set of seven patches can be purchased for $20, shipping included.
-If a cadet cannot afford to buy the patches, please contact the Academy at info@galactic-academy.com and arrangements can be made. We don't want any of our cadets going without their insignia if we can help it.
- Limited quantities of patches are available for sale to non-members for $6 apiece at the same shipping rates. A full set can be purchased for $40 shipping included.
- All payments can be made via paypal to albinj@sc.rr.com. PM us at this address if you need to send check or money order. Please specify exactly which patches you are ordering.
Caveats for the care and protection of our cadets
No cadet surname will ever be displayed
Only State or Country will be displayed
Date of Birth will never be displayed (used only to ensure cadets are in the correct Company)
The Galactic Academy is not part of the 501st Legion or Rebel Legion. These clubs are happy to 'troop' with our cadets but they are under no
obligation and reserve the right to deny access to costumers under 18 if they feel circumstances deem it necessary.
The Galactic Academy does not organize events for cadets to attend except for certain occasions such as group photos at Celebration, however cadets are encouraged to get out, costume and join up with one another where possible.
The Galactic Academy is not responsible for any member costuming at any public event - cadets are the sole responsibility of their parent or guardian.
