We'll fluff you over at http://codebabes.com so you're coding skills aren't totally flaccid by the time you get into bootcamp.

But yeah, we know a few people who went through bootcamps and did fairly well, and also people who went through bootcamp and moved back in with their parents, and we're talking the SAME bootcamp. It's all about how much you put into it, balls deep or just the tip, and for some people the structure of a bootcamp is super helpful along with the ability to ask questions of experienced instructors. That's insanely more efficient than figuring stuff out yourself, which is rewarding and helps you learn, but also ridiculously time consuming. Especially if it's configuration issues which don't even help your coding skillz that much. But the work must come before you can ask those good questions.

Also there are bootcamps that will take you for free, but take part of your salary from your first job after you're done. They are tougher to get into, but an option for someone smart and motivated, but strapped for cash. It's also aligns both parties goals much better.