On a Computer

If you haven’t used Zoom before, make sure you have Zoom downloaded and sign up for and account! Go to https://zoom.us/download, click the “Download” button under “Zoom Client for Meetings”, and follow the instructions to install it on your computer. Open the application and sign up for an account using the “sign up free” button. Once you have an account, go back to the application and sign in.

​There are two main ways to join a Zoom meeting: a link or a Meeting ID  If you are given a link to a zoom meeting, just click on the link when you want to join. On a computer this will open a new tab with a pop-up window that asks if you want to open zoom meetings. Click “Open Zoom Meetings” and the meeting will show up from your computer application. If this does not happen automatically, you can click the “click here” button to open it manually, or click “join from your browser” to open it up on your internet browser instead of using the application. 

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If you are given a meeting ID instead of a link, open the zoom application on your computer and click the “Join” button on the front page. This will pull up a screen where you can type the Meeting ID and put in your name. There are buttons to decide whether to connect audio and video; these can both be changed once you are in the meeting, but it’s usually best to start with your audio and video turned off. ​

​You should see a window that looks something like the picture to the right. There will probably be more people in the call you can see, and if someone’s video is turned off you will just see that person’s name. You can turn your video and sound on and off at any time using the buttons in the bottom left corner! You may see different buttons in the bottom middle depending on the settings the host has turned on and off. (Pro tip: click the little arrow next to “Stop Video” and you’ll be able to put a picture as your virtual background!)

On a Phone or tablet

(Note: The pictures were taken using a Samsung phone. If you are using an Apple product or a tablet these instructions should be the same: it may just look a little different!)
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If you do not already have Zoom, go to your device’s app store and download the “ZOOM Cloud Meetings” application. Open the application and create an account.
There are two main ways to join a Zoom meeting: a link or a Meeting ID. If you are given a meeting link, click the link. A button might pop up asking which app to use, choose Zoom. A screen will show up to launch the application. Click “Launch Zoom” if the application doesn’t open up automatically.

If you are given a Meeting ID, open the application on your device and click on the “Join” button. Fill in the Meeting ID and your name and choose “Join Meeting”.
​There are buttons to decide whether to connect audio and video; these can both be changed once you are in the meeting, but it’s usually best to start with your audio and video turned off.

​You should see a window that looks something like the image to the right There will probably be more people in the call you can see (like how I see myself twice through my laptop and phone cameras!), and if someone’s video is turned off you will just see that person’s name. You can turn your video and sound on and off at any time using the buttons in the bottom left corner! 

Now you're ready for remote meetings, lessons, and other camp activities!

If you have any issues, a full list of tech support wizards will be provided at the start of camp or you can always contact us at [email protected]!
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