I dont really agree with do not go to bootcamp advice. I think that structured supervised learning it can be very useful for those who are starting from very little knowledge. Knowing what is worth cloning/learning and what exactly to do with that clone or what exactly to learn is half the struggle for those who dont know much but have aptitude. Moreover, deadlines add motivation and prevent freeze from the thing not being perfect enough yet. Some bootcamps seemed to really push people to learn maximum during short time, so if it is not too expensive (money matters) then it might be really effective way to start.

I was able to come up with realistic own projects only after learning in sort of similar way - through structured organizations and from friends advice. Not everyone has friend advice. And having actual task someone will check adds motivation to finish it - finishing those own assigned projects that you are pretty positive are no useful to anyone is demotivating.