Bootcampers can absolutely learn the fundamentals.

I'd put that on the material being taught, how it's organized, and being presented.

Why? Teaching adults is very different than teaching children, and universities mostly teach how to teach children as a degree program.

In terms of teaching adults, there are ways that have existed for hundreds if not a few thousand years at least: apprenticeship, learning with and beside someone who knows how.

Pro-tip for all bootcampers: run thru something like javascript30.com first.