I think you have an excellent idea and I have a suggestion for you.
Check with your state Good Sam director and seek out a Good Sam Chapter in your local area. Your state director would be happy to help you get in touch with one. There 31 chapters in your state. If you were in Ohio I would love for you to visit one of our chapter's campouts.
Here is the chapter list for your state;
http://www.goodsamclub.com/community/ChapterResults.aspx?stateabbr=MO&state=MissouriYou will need to be a GS member and be registered to use the website.
Here is the Missouri Good Sam page;
http://www.missourigoodsamclub.com/