Shocker Bowling Camp Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay my bill in full?
Follow the link for a step by step guide with pictures! Pay Bill
How do I add a bowling ball, shoes or opening dinner tickets?
Follow the link for a step by step guide with pictures! Adding Options
How do I update travel plans for my son/daughter?
Follow the link for a step by step guide with pictures! Travel Plans
I would like to accompany my son or daughter to one of your Shocker Bowling Camps.
Is this allowed?
Yes! Parents are welcome to accompany campers and can even sit in on the classroom
and on- lane sessions.
Is housing provided this year for campers in the dorms?
We will be using our $70 million newest dorm, Shocker Hall, for campers in the Youth
Weekend Camps. Parents/guests can stay at local hotels. Hotel information will be
forwarded along with the confirmation for camp registration. Housing is not provided
for both the Youth Day Camp and the Nuts & Bolts Camp.
How many bowling balls should I bring with me to camp?
No more than three bowling balls are necessary for camp. Make sure to include a plastic/urethane
ball, or whatever ball you use to shoot spares with.
What should I bring to camp?
You should bring athletic clothes and athletic shoes, as we will be doing some physical
fitness training before and after bowling. Linens are provided in the dorms but you
may bring your own if you would like.
Will camps be conducted on the campus of Wichita State?
Yes. WSU Shocker Bowling Camps will again be held on campus in our home, the Rhatigan
Student Center, RSC. Our $35 million renovated RSC is our host facility. The building
is done and it is incredible.
I am adding on the extra ball and/or shoes option for one of the camps. What ones
are available for me to select?
The options for the bowling ball add-on is any ball from the current Storm Bowling
Ball line. For the shoes, the men can order THE 9s in black and the women can order
THE 9s in white/purple.
Storm Bowling Balls
Dexter men's shoe
Dexter women's shoe
Are your camps still open for registration?
Yes! When a camp is full the registration system will notify you and ask you to join
a waiting list. We consistently have used people off our waiting lists because campers
sign up so early and things can come up prior to camp. As camps fill, we will also
make that announcement on our 'Camp Dates' and 'Camp Information' pages. If you are
unsure if a camp has openings or not, feel free to e-mail us or call the office (shocker.bowling@wichita.edu
or 316-978-7655).
My child is flying in from another state and we are not accompanying them. Will someone
be able to pick them up at the airport? How far are you from the airport?
Yes, we offer that service only for the three Youth Weekend Camps where we provide
lodging on campus in our university dorms. For all other camps, we are not able to
accommodate children traveling alone.
The Wichita airport, Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, is about 15-20 minutes from the
campus of Wichita State University.
Will my son or daughter get enough time with one of the coaches or is it more of a
large scale camp?
Our camp is designed so that the campers get a more personalized experience. There
is a maximum of 5 campers per coach, but more often than not, it is less than 5 per
coach. This allows the campers to get more individualized instruction to focus on
their own games. In addition, each camper in our Weekend Camps will receive an individual
video lesson recorded on DVD for them to take home and use again and again.
Will there be any pro bowlers at your camp?
This year we will have a staff member/representative from Storm Bowling at our weekend
camps, schedule permitting. We hope to know the specific person from Storm Bowling
just prior to the camp.
Can I make a deposit for a camp?
Yes. Once you enter your information in the online registration system, at the end
of the process you will get to the check-out section and you will get options on how
to pay (full payment or make a deposit). If you make a deposit you can log back in
later and make additional payments. A $100 deposit is required to hold your place
in the camp. Full camp payment is due three weeks before the first day of camp.
How can I make a payment or add an additional purchase option to my camp?
Go to the Camp Registration page. At the bottom is a link that will take you to the
Shocker Bowling Camp Registration area. Click the 'Sign-In' link at the top of the
page to bring up sign-in page to get into your account.