With the threat of the H1N1 virus hitting even closer to home, some workers at childrens' camps in Rockingham County say they'll be even more vigilant.

The camps aren't planning any major changes, but workers will pay closer attention to children who say they feel sick.

Camp Still Meadows executive director Janet Maasch is making sure everything is ready for when the kids arrive, but this year she's putting extra thought into monitoring the childrens' health.

"We know each one of these children very clearly. We know their medical problems, and so when the caregivers come in, whether it's group homes or families, they just tell us if there's anything special we should be looking for," says Maasch.

Since the therapeutic camp serves kids with special needs and illnesses, the camp is usually on guard, but that will increase this year.

"There is going to be a heightened alert here. Our volunteers and our staff will be watching for anything whatsoever that's unusual," says Maasch.

Jason Adams with the "4-H" summer enrichment camp will pay closer attention as well, but he doesn't want this new confirmed case to spoil anyone's summer

"I don't want parents to think, 'There''s one case of swine flu. We really need to start pulling our kids out of camp or anything like that,'" says Adams.

Aside from monitoring the childrens' health, Adams says he always stresses common sense to help avoid any illness.

He says, "We try to wash hands as much as possible and make sure that they clean up".

In addition to washing hands, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control say one of the best ways to avoid the virus is to cover coughs and sneezes.

The CDC also urges parents with sick children to keep them home and see a doctor.