Shocker Bowling Camp Information

Shocker Bowling Camps are one of the premiere bowling camps in the country. Campers can meet and connect with other athletes from around the country that share their same love for bowling for two days, immersed in the sport. Looking for a ton of bowling instruction this summer? Look no further than the Shocker Bowling Camps! Our fun summer camp program gives campers tons of information and training to help them improve their knowledge and their skills. Campers will check-in Saturday morning and spend all day in the classroom and on the lanes learning about bowling. They will do the same thing on Sunday! The curriculum includes four classroom sessions and four on-lane instruction sessions. While at camp, a pro-shop specialist will check the fit of every camper’s bowling ball and offer suggestions. Campers will also get a one-on-one video lesson with a Shocker Bowling Head Coach.  Lunch is provided both days. Campers are responsible for their own lodging arrangements for the weekend. All instruction takes place at the home of the 24-time National Champion Shocker Bowling team, the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes inside the Rhatigan Student Center.  

2025 Camp Dates

Coming Soon!

**Registration opens early 2025

Tuition and Registration Information

  • $450 per camper – includes instruction and lunches both days
  • $100 deposit required to secure spot
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 10-19
  • Add on a Storm bowling ball for as low as $130 and have it drilled at camp for $30!

 

Schedule

Saturday
  • 8:00 a.m. -- Camp check-in begins
  • 8:30 a.m. – Camp opening remarks
  • 9:00 a.m. -- On-lane/classroom instruction
    • *Group A: on-lane instruction with Coach Steelsmith and on-lane coaches; grip and video analysis -- SSGL
    • *Group B: Physical Game educational session with Coach Lewis -- meeting room on second floor of RSC
  • 10:30 a.m. -- On-lane/classroom instruction
    • *Group B: on-lane instruction with Coach Steelsmith and on-lane coaches; grip and video analysis -- SSGL
    • *Group A: Physical Game educational session with Coach Lewis -- meeting room on second floor of RSC
  • 12:30 p.m. -- Lunch
  • 1:45 p.m. -- Fitness/Stretching session
  • 2:00 p.m. -- On-lane/classroom instruction
    • *Group A: on-lane instruction with Coach Steelsmith and on-lane coaches; grip and video analysis -- SSGL
    • *Group B: Ball Dynamics educational session with Storm Products -- meeting room on second floor of RSC
  • 3:30 p.m. -- On-lane/classroom instruction
    • *Group B: on-lane instruction with Coach Steelsmith and on-lane coaches; grip and video analysis -- SSGL
    • *Group A: Ball Dynamics educational session with Storm Products -- meeting room on second floor of RSC
  • 5:00 p.m. – Camp day one wrap up
  • 5:15 p.m. – Camp check out
Sunday
  • 8:30 a.m. – camp check in
  • 9:00 a.m. -- Stretching and fitness at SSGL
  • 9:30 a.m. -- On-lane/classroom instruction
    • *Group B: on-lane instruction with Coach Steelsmith and on-lane coaches; grip and video analysis -- SSGL
    • *Group A: Lane Play educational session with Coach Lewis and guest -- meeting room on second floor of RSC
  • 11:00 a.m. -- On-lane/classroom instruction
    • *Group A: on-lane instruction with Coach Steelsmith and on-lane coaches; grip and video analysis -- SSGL
    • *Group B: Lane Play educational session with Coach Lewis and guest -- meeting room on second floor of RSC
  • 12:30 p.m. -- Lunch 
  • 2:00 p.m. -- On-lane/classroom instruction
    • *Group B: Lane play demonstration/instruction with Coach Steelsmith and on-lane coaches; grip and video analysis -- SSGL
    • *Group A: Sports Psychology educational session with Coach Lewis and/or guest -- meeting room on second floor of RSC
  • 3:30 p.m. -- On-lane/classroom instruction
    • *Group A: Lane play demonstration/instruction with Coach Steelsmith and on-lane coaches; grip and video analysis -- SSGL
    • *Group B: Sport Psychology educational session with Coach Lewis and/or guest -- meeting room on second floor of RSC
  • 5:00 p.m. – camp wrap up
  • 5:30 p.m. – camp check out

Curriculum

Physical Game
  • Video Analysis
  • Fundamentals
  • Stance
  • Footwork
  • Release
  • Balance
  • Timing
  • Arm Swing Technique
  • Leverage
  • Finish Position
  • Spare Shooting
Lane Play
  • Lane Surfaces
  • Reading Ball Reaction
  • Reading Oil Patterns
  • Adjustment Skills
  • Matching Equipment to Condition
Equipment
  • Grip Analysis
  • Matching balls to lane conditions
  • Ball Fit
  • Surface Adjustments
  • Composition
  • Core dynamics
Sports Psychology
  • Goals
  • Relaxation
  • Mental Rehearsal
  • Affirmations
  • Championship Mindset
  • Confidence
  • Present Moment Focus
  • Competition Focus
Physical Fitness
  • Physical conditioning
  • Stretching
  • Injury prevention