This is the time of year when swimming and trips to the beach are the perfect way to spend a summer's day.

With this week being Drowning Prevention Week, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute has some advice to keep everyone safe on the water.

"Because children can drown very quickly and drowning is something that's quiet - it's not something you're going to know it's happening necessarily- the importance of adult supervision and of teaching kids safety skills about the water," said Lee Hinton, Education and Promotions Coordinator for the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.

Hinton says young children and non-swimmers should wear a life jacket.

"Some things that parents can do - first of all, is get personal flotation devices of PFDs. And kids should have them on at all times at the beach, lake or the pool. Teaching little kids roll on their back when they're wearing a PFD. So you're basically teaching them how to keep their face out of the water."

She adds to always check for hazards in and around water, know your limits and never swim alone or while intoxicated.